Our Story

Here at Gentle Beginnings, we believe the way you bring your baby into the world matters — birth should not be a feared life event but a welcomed rite of passage. Birth allows a mother to discover her true innate power.

Using the teachings of HypnoBirthing, we offer a framework for how to prepare for your birth and seeing the strength, power, and beauty of the birthing body.

You’ll learn how the birthing body works, how to visualize the process, relaxation techniques, and how to work with your body on your birthing day; meeting your labor with a sense of calm confidence!

Everyone deserves to birth in love, safety, and without fear — and we’re here to make that the reality.

Meet the Instructor

My name is Meghan Baker.

During my first pregnancy, I was scared about the birthing process. Most people were sharing birth stories with me that were filled with fear, anxiety, and pain. But, through all the horror stories, there were a few stories of beautiful, natural births that stayed with me. I trusted my instincts, I did my research, and chose to learn about HypnoBirthing.

After having two HypnoBirthing babies, I began to reflect on all the stories I had been told that were filled with fear. I had learned so much about my own inner strength and power through my birthing experience. I had felt so supported by my Doulas and my husband. I wanted to share this information I had learned!

I felt this pull to find a way to inform people of what their births COULD be! Our feelings of fear are the result of not knowing. Once we learn the power and perfect design of our birthing body, our entire body feels safe, calm, and can relax into birth.

Through our time together, you will learn tools to prepare your mind and body for the calm, natural birth you deserve. A woman’s body is perfectly designed to birth her baby. Through the practice of relaxation techniques, and the in-depth knowledge provided by the HypnoBirthing course, you will feel prepared, confident, and excited for your birthing day!

My journey as a Doula began in 2017 when I completed my DONA Certified Doula Training in Oakland, CA. A few months later I became a HypnoBirthing Practitioner, under the guidance of the very doula who helped me at my first birth! Today I work with families all over the country doing HypnoBirthing classes and assisting with their births.

If you have questions or are feeling uncertain about your upcoming birth, contact me. I'd love to help you have the birth you deserve.

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