Kim Kane

My name is Kim and I strongly believe that every woman deserves, and can have, a positive birth. My conviction is based on personal experience as a mother of two and on my work as a certified HypnoBirthing® Practitioner, founder of The Birthing Zone, Facilitator of a Positive Birth Movement (PBM) Group, and leader of a Bumps-to-Babies Meet-Up.

A “positive birth” means different things to different people. I would say that, at a minimum, it is one in which the woman is well-informed, has freedom to make decisions about labor and delivery, and feels confident, safe, supported and respected. You can birth with positivity in a health facility or at home, with or without medical intervention, because it is about approaching birth realistically, having genuine choice, and feeling empowered by the experience.

A woman's body is naturally designed to give birth and she has the instinctive ability to do it. Unfortunately, modern medical practices, aiming to reduce liability and make childbirth quicker and easier for the doctors, often disrupt that natural process. The mainstream media also does a disservice by perpetuating negative stereotypes and myths that birth must be painful, scary, or doctor led.

As your Positive Birth Coach and HypnoBirthing Educator, I will provide you with tips, tools and techniques to overcome negative perceptions, trust your own body and listen to it while in labor, in order to increase your chances of having the birthing experience you desire. My one-on-one coaching and group workshops cover:

* affirmations, visualizations and guided meditations that help your mind and body get into a calm, relaxed, fear-free “birthing zone”;

* breathing techniques and tips on labor positions;

* information on labor and delivery options and the pros/cons of different locations;

* strategies for creating the optimal birthing environment, including recommended roles for your birth companion; and

* examples of positive birth stories, along with my own personal words of encouragement, to support you in believing that you too can do it!

Whether you are a first-time mother or a pregnant woman who previously had a negative birthing experience, my support can make you better equipped for a calm, comfortable and empowering birth. It complements what a midwife or doula offer.

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I look forward to hearing from you and supporting you (and your partner) in this amazing journey.