Inner Peace Birthing

I am back! I will begin teaching HypnoBirthing classes in Indianapolis starting September 2018!

Karlye McNeely RN, BSN has been a HypnoBirthing® practitioner since 2003. She ran a very successful HypnoBirthing® and doula business in West Michigan from 2004-2016. During the summer of 2016 Karlye's husband Steve, accepted a new job position moving herself and their three children to Westfield Indiana. Since becoming a Hoosier, Karlye has been spending her time settling her family in their new home state and town. She has also enjoyed working at The Yoga Studio and InCycle allowing her the opportunity to make friends and feel connected. Karlye is incredibly excited to bring her passion for birth to Indianapolis and begin her teaching career again.

The concept of HypnoBirthing® is not new, but rather a ‘rebirth’ of the philosophy of birthing as it existed thousands of years ago. The method teaches you that in the absence of fear and tension, or special medical circumstances, the birthing body is free to carry out the work it was perfectly designed to do, allowing the birthing mom to work with her body and baby, resulting in a more comfortable, satisfying, and empowering experience.

You will gain an understanding of how the birthing muscles work in perfect harmony when your body is sufficiently relaxed and you trust birth. You will learn how to achieve this kind of relaxation free from fear, and as a result, you will be more in-tuned to and trusting of your baby and natural birthing instincts.

While using the techniques you learned in HypnoBirthing® you will be conversant and in good spirits – totally relaxed, but fully in control. Awake throughout, you will be aware of your body’s surges and your baby’s progress. In this calm state, your body’s natural relaxants, endorphins, replace the stress hormones that constrict uterine muscles, can cause pain, and slow labor. This natural flow of endorphins, along, with your ability to surrender, and support the natural energy of your birthing body, will enhance your ability to achieve the birth you desire.

For more information or to register for this 5 Workshop Series visit our website, link in bio.

How Using Our Power as Consumers Could Change Maternity Care Forever - Mothering Simply re-thinking your role as a birthing woman can change maternity care. Re-thinking maternity care- from patient to consumer.

New HypnoBirthing series are forming for May and July!

Welcome to Affirmation Tuesday! We will post a new affirmation each week. This one was inspired by this article: http://www.mode.com/health-wellness/advice/what-is-hypnobirthing-official-definition-hb-institute/12297604?story=12297237%2Fhow-to-birth-med-free-like-a-boss

Anyone who has already taken HypnoBirthing knows how powerful and important positive affirmations are during pregnancy, birth, and even beyond!

Birth and Pregnancy Affirmations I love affirmations! I utilized them daily during my second pregnancy as I had signs of getting pre-eclampsia again. I needed my thoughts to remain positive. In the end, I avoided getting pre-e and had a perfect pregnancy and beautiful birth. The Sacred Pregnancy book taught me about mantras and aff…

My email address [email protected] is NO LONGER WORKING. If you would like to contact me, please do so at my new email address, [email protected]. Thank you.

Any former HypnoBirthing Mamas out there willing to talk to an expectant mama thinking about using the HB philosophy and techniques for her up coming birth. Send me a pm if willing. Thank you!

A great blog by one of GCD's postpartum doulas, Becky Antaya

Feeding the Monkeys We are pleased to present a guest blog on feedings from Becky Antaya. Becky is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who has worked with women, infants and children for over 12 years. Through her experience educating moms and families about nutrition and breastfeeding she discovered a need for m…

Exciting additions at Gold Coast Doulas LLC!

We LOVE Kelly, and her wealth of knowledge and experience. She is definitely our go to if we have any baby feeding questions.

Your Confusing Little Mammal We are honored to feature a guest blog from Kelly Wysocki-Emery, RN, IBCLC from baby beloved, inc. Kelly went to college to become a psychologist, but after the experience of birthing and breastfeeding her first baby, she was “hooked” on the incredible miracle of it all. She decided that she wante…

I wrote my first blog! This was me, in active labor with my son, 12 years ago! Boy, seeing these brought back such beautiful memories!

What is the Hypno in HypnoBirthing? Gold Coast Doulas is pleased to present a blog from Karlye McNeely RN, BSN. Karlye is co-owner of Gold Coast Doulas LLC, she is a graduate of the Hope/Calvin nursing program, and former L&D nurse. Karlye is a certified HypnoBirthing practitioner and has been teaching HypnoBirthing classes in West Mi…

Birth Doulas and the Partnership Model Since Gold Coast Doulas launched in October of 2015, our birth doulas have been operating under the partnership model. Karlye and I are big fans of this model of care both as owners and as partnered doulas. We love having someone to bounce ideas off of. We love creating sustainability for our famili…

Placenta encapsulation for the every-woman. Great and informative blog, check it out!

Getting Past the Ick Factor: Placenta Encapsulation for the Every-Woman Gold Coast Doulas is pleased to present a guest blog from Rebecca Burkett. Rebecca is a student midwife and also the proud owner and founder of Love Your Birth; her business for providing placenta encapsulation services in Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas. She is currently taking classes (in h…