Post Dates /
Approaching Induction Support
There is nothing ‘wrong with you’ if your pregnancy progresses beyond your ‘due date’. You are not broken.
Around 5% of babies are birthed on their due date. Meaning, 95% aren’t born on their due date.
Most mothers will birth in the 2-week period surrounding their due date. And the average gestation for a first time mum is actually 40 weeks + 5 days.
Many women feel the pressure to ‘get themselves into labour’ when conversations with care providers switch from light hearted to booking induction dates.
In this pressured environment, women can doubt their body and their ability. To feel like they are failing at labour before their very first contraction. Like all their preparation is out the window.
The cycle perpetuates itself - the stress of not being in labour post dates and the sense of a ‘ticking clock’ can inhibit the bodies ability to feel safe enough to establish labour spontaneously.
We need to break the stress cycle. Normalise where you are standing. To take a breath and then set you up with a fresh mindset. Do loads of acupuncture. Acupressure. Talk through active birthing tools. Then lean in and allow your body to unfold its own unique and glorious process.
Together we will:
Do acupuncture in your home. Being at home means you can stay in that state of rest afterwards. This is a big plus for building labouring hormones.
Put on a meditation while you have your acupuncture - a birth related one or otherwise
Discuss how to use acupressure to continue moving things along between treatments as well as during the birth
Sink broader and deeper into this. Open up space to talk about your fears. Talk about how you’re sleeping. About the time-warping nature of these final weeks, and the emotions of endless waiting. Let’s talk about the research. Your options. Let’s cover some helpful thought reframes and mindset shifts.
Let’s talk about what you really value in your birthing experience.
If you want to be walked through the process of medical induction to soften any fear you have around that, let’s do that. Let’s talk about how to cultivate sacred space though that process if it does come so you feel prepared.
And if you’re in pre-labour and are beautifully in your zone, let’s talk as little as possible. I will focus on creating safe space and a comfortable environment during your acupuncture. Remind you that you are already doing such a glorious job.
Let’s have you feeling held, informed, strong and centred. And if you’re still pregnant two days later, let’s do it all again.
The Details:
Each session is 90 mins and in your home.
Each session is $375, paid prior to the session.
Ideal Frequency Spaced 2-3 times / week. A more comprehensive plan can be laid out once I have a feel for the specifics of your situation.
Private Health Insurance claim info on FAQs page.
I’d love you to read this short piece about Rewriting The Mother Story By Investing In Our Own Care