Welcome to Blissful Birth
I am Wiebke - the founder of Blissful Birth, based in Holywood, near Belfast in Northern Ireland. My positive birth journey started in 2017, with the birth of my son Odin and continued with the pregnancy and birth of my daughter Órla in 2021. Blissful Birth was originally inspired by the contrast between my two different birth experiences: one without Hypnobirthing and the other one with Hypnobirthing and then further on by my recovery after birth through Postnatal Yoga.
Hypnobirthing
Although both births were natural water births and very positive as well as empowering experiences, using Hypnobirthing techniques throughout my second pregnancy and birth made a huge difference to me.
Hypnobirthing is a gentle, yet effective method that uses relaxation, visualization, and breathing techniques to help you navigate childbirth with confidence and serenity. It’s about trusting your body’s natural ability to give birth and creating a peaceful birthing environment, whether at home, in a birthing centre or in a hospital. Hypnobirthing as birth prep gives an insight about birth itself, about available options and choices around pregnancy and birth. By understanding how labour works, how your own body functions and what you need to do in order to birth comfortably you will gain great confidence in your body and instincts. Hypnobirthing empowers you to replace fear and anxiety with calm and confidence, making the birthing process more manageable and often, more comfortable.
Birth preparation of all sorts can avoid birth trauma and even help the recovery from a previous traumatic birth.
Pregnancy Yoga
Pregnantal Yoga supports Mums-to-be throughout pregnancy by focusing on gentle stretches, breathing techniques, and mindfulness. This practice helps you maintain physical strength, flexibility, and emotional balance as your body undergoes changes. Through Pregnancy Yoga, you can alleviate common pregnancy discomforts, prepare your body for childbirth, and foster a deeper connection with your growing baby. During our practice we also focus on common issues such as backaches, sciatic nerve pains or stomach issues by practicing Asanas to relief discomfort.
Mum & Baby Yoga
Postnatal Yoga can be important for each mum after birth to regain strength, but also to focus on both mental and physical wellbeing. A gentle Yoga practice helps you to restore your back mobility and abdominal muscles, brings organs back in place and strengthen your pelvic floor. It can also help to stimulate digestion, release tension neck & shoulders, regain strength & stability and rebalance your nervous system. In these Yoga sessions you will be able to connect with other mums, but also with your baby by spending relaxing, quality time with each other outside your home. Postnatal Yoga fosters a sense of community, encourages proactive self-care and provides the opportunity to practice Yoga in a baby-friendly environment.
I invite you to take on this beautiful journey with me - prenatal and postnatal.
Love, Wiebke x
