Can you magine a birth as peacful?
See this DVD and you'll get a new reality of what birth can be like.
Join the growing numbers of women and their families who are now exploring how to have peaceful, empowering and fulfilling birth experiences.
Inspiring and peaceful videos of two natural water births with an introduction
and commentaries by experienced wholistic midwife and birthing mother, Monique Gauthier.
Having been gifted by witnessing so many women birthing in their power and beauty, Monique Gauthier offers this DVD featuring the water births of her two daughters, hoping the images and ideas will support others' dreams for peaceful birthing experiences!
Monique Gauthier has been attending births since ‘88 and as a home birth midwife since ‘95. She’s a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) with a M.Ed. in Transformative Education. Monique's focus as an educator has been on integrative learning for adults and empowering people to reach their highest potential. Monique lives in community in Massachusetts with her husband, Daniel, and their two children.
Watch two short clips here on Monique's website – click here!
What's on the DVD?
• Simone’s Birth video (high-resolution, 12:28 min): The first birth (of Simone) is attended by a few midwife friends along with my husband and mother. We see the progress from a dilation check of two centimeters to Monique's wacky move-the-baby down-dance, some praying and kissing and the baby surfacing beautifully. The mood is relaxed and joyous.
• Pema’s Birth video (high-resolution, 15:08 min): The second birth (of Pema) is an unassisted birth. Monique waited for Simone (then 4-years-old) to arrive with friends while the baby begins to descend. She arrives just in time to watch her sister be born. We watch Simone's excitement and surprise as she first meets her new sister. Simone adds much humor to the event. Along with baby Pema's arrival, we see the delivery of the placenta and the first nursing.
• Birth Commentaries: There is the option to view each birth with my commentary, including what was going on in Monique's head, midwifery tips and some suggested childbirth preparations.
• Video Chat (high-resolution, 5:55 min): Monique has also included a short video where she describes her birth philosophy and practices in more detail.
NOTE:
We also recommend this: The
Perelandra Cauliflower Essence Birth-Stabilizing Process by Machaelle Small-Wright:
It gives basic instructions for mothers who wish to use flower essences to support and assist their child during the birth process and the integration period following birth.
