• Evidence-based and trauma-informed throughout

• Nervous system regulation tools, including sound, breath, and somatic practices

• Support for both you and your support person

• Inclusive, identity-aware language

• Flexible tools that adapt to you—not scripts to follow

• Modern, accessible formats

• An approach to pain and sensation rooted in curiosity, movement, and self-trust

Sound Birthing meets you where you are, unique to your needs, and adapts to your learning style.

Pregnancy and birth are life-altering experiences, even if you’ve done them before. When you carry a baby, you are carrying a whole lot more than a baby. You’re carrying your hopes, fears, experiences, expectations, relationships, and history. I wanted Sound Birthing to be a place of ease—a soft landing in birth prep. And I mean it when I say there are no “shoulds” here. Take what works for you and leave the rest.

That means Sound Birthing programs can be done on their own or in combination. They can be done in any order. You get to choose the path that fits you.

I also wanted Sound Birthing to be authentic. There is no other program like it because it is me. And just like you, “I’m the only one of me.” (Thank you, Taylor Swift.)

My programs are science-y and nerdy, but they’re also fun and funny. If you take a video course, you’re going to hear me laugh. A lot.

One of the most important things you’ll learn with Sound Birthing is that birth doesn’t have to be awful. It doesn’t have to be the thing you get through to get to the good part. It can be the good part. And you know what? So can birth prep.

Do we talk about serious and sometimes scary things? Absolutely. Do we also have a joy-filled experience? Yes!

What makes Sound Birthing special? Well… me.

Every lesson, activity and journal prompt is used to help you build your unique birth toolkit. You aren’t relying on a one-size fits all method. You are learning flexible tools that adapt to you—not scripts to follow. Plus it's fun. There are opportunities for stickers...

Do I talk about sex, pleasure and intimacy? Yes! Birth is inherently sexual. We have heavily medicalized it and removed sexuality from it because sexuality is stigmatized. We have stripped birth down so that the only acceptable feeling is pain. When we embrace sexuality, that sexual health is part of overall health, and that pleasure isn't bad, dirty or immoral, we can make space for a better birth experience. We can make space for a better lived experience.

Do we have to talk about sex? Of course not! You don’t have to do anything. This is just a piece that is there for you, should you want it or if you find yourself curious. Can we talk about pleasure and intimacy during pregnancy, birth and beyond? 100%. Can we acknowledge that sexual stigma can impact birth experience and call that good enough. Absolutely.

But I am here for ALL OF YOU. The slimy, sticky, sexy, painful, loud, free, scared, glorious, grumpy, joyful, beautiful being that you are.

If it’s on your mind, it can be on our agenda. I am here to support you. Even with the stuff that feelings scary, icky, embarrassing, or hard.

At my core, I am a science nerd. I love the mind-body connection so much I got a PhD in it. I took everything I learned through years of research, education, and experience and used it to create the approaches behind Sound Birthing.

The reality is, many birth classes are old. The plus side of being around a long time, is people are familiar with you. They know your name. The downside, they were created before we knew what we now know about the nervous system and birth.

Sound Birthing courses, books, and one-on-one support teach you about fearless birth and hacking your biological to have a better birth with better outcomes. All based on science and current research, explained in a way that is easy to understand. No science background required. Gain real understanding, accurate information, and the skills you need to Birth. Better.

Birth is unpredictable. The best preparation isn’t a perfect plan—it’s a flexible toolkit you can actually use when it matters most.

Sound Birthing programs teach you how to work with your body, regulate your nervous system in real time, and make informed decisions in the moments that matter.

Whether you’re navigating a long early labor, unexpected interventions, or transition—you’ll have tools that actually work.

Mind-Body, Birth®

Are you someone who likes to get into the nitty-gritty and really understand how things work? Mind-Body, Birth is the foundation of Sound Birthing. This path explores the mind-body connection, how the nervous system influences birth, and practical ways to work with your thoughts, emotions, and body during pregnancy and birth. Through journaling prompts, activities, and exercises, you’ll build a birth toolkit that is uniquely your own so you can Birth. Better.

Available as a book and online course (with optional feeding course).

Birth Compass™

Do you need a tool you can start using now? Birth Compass is a practical tool designed to help you stay oriented and calm during birth, no matter what happens. Learn the tool in about 20 minutes and use it throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum whenever you need help finding your next step.

Birth Map™

Are you someone who enjoys self-discovery and reflection? Birth Map is a series of guided workbooks designed to help you uncover what you truly need to Birth. Better. Through bite-sized information, guided activities, and thoughtful prompts, you’ll create a preparation process that reflects your values, preferences, and goals.

Virtual Doula & Birth Preparation Services

Would personalized support help you feel more prepared? Virtual one-on-one sessions are tailored to your unique needs, questions, and goals. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you so you can approach birth feeling informed, supported, and ready. Meet as often as you need and receive individualized guidance every step of the way.

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Birth Compass™: Decision Point

Do you want to support birthers through difficult decisions without feeling like you’re pressuring them? Birth Compass: Decision Point provides practical tools for communication, consent, and shared decision-making so birthers can remain informed, calm, and oriented during birth’s most challenging moments.

Designed for doulas, partners, nurses, educators, and other support people.

Mind-Body, Birth®: Specialized Doula Training

Are you ready to deepen your doula practice? Do you feel confident in what to do but want a deeper understanding of why it works? Do you want to better understand the psychology, physiology, and social factors that shape the birth experience? Mind-Body, Birth: Specialized Doula Training explores the science behind effective support while helping you build skills grounded in trauma awareness, nervous system regulation, inclusivity, and evidence-informed care.

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At Sound Birthing, our mission is simple:

Protect Mental Health

Reclaim Birth

Save lives

Everyone deserves to see themselves in

Sound Birthing*

• There is no right way—only the way that is right for you, right now.

• Everyone is allowed to change their mind

• Pregnant people are whole people, not just vessels for birth

• All people are capable of hard things

• Pregnant people do not need to be protected from difficult information

• We are part of a broken system, but we are not broken. You are not broken.

*We understand that all kinds of people give birth. We intentionally do not feature photos of women and babies in any Sound Birthing product or advertisement. We understand that these images can feel isolating, exclusionary and even hurtful. You are welcome here no matter your orientation, expression, gender, partner or parenting status. If you are giving the gift of parenthood to someone else, we recognize and honor that choice.