Guided Relaxation With Ease
Discover a nurturing oasis where guided relaxation intertwines with pregnancy, fertility, and postpartum fostering calm, confidence, and deep preparation for birth.
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These online sessions are designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm — all from the comfort of your own space. Through gentle meditations and grounding practices, you’ll learn to release tension, quiet the mind, and create space for trust and ease, wherever you are on your path to motherhood.
You’re welcome to join with your camera on or off, honoring your own comfort level.
More than just a class, this is a circle of women coming together to rest, restore, and prepare mind and body for the transformative experiences of conception, pregnancy, and birth. Join us and discover the peace that comes from centering yourself in calm and connection.
Unlock the power of calm on your pregnancy and fertility journey with our guided relaxation sessions, led by Erica
What to expect.
Birth With Ease® Guided Relaxation feels like closing your eyes and listening to someone tell you the most interesting and vividly descriptive story. As you listen, your mind creates images and takes you on a journey of connection and self-discovery.
Join online from the comfort of your home — camera on or off, whichever feels right for you.
Each session begins with a short welcome and gentle grounding exercise.
Erica will guide you through a 20–30 minute relaxation and meditation practice focused on breathing, body awareness, and emotional calm.
There’s time at the end for quiet reflection or optional group sharing — you can simply listen or connect if you’d like.
Expect to leave feeling more centered, relaxed, and connected to your body and baby (or future baby).
Postpartum Session:
Our Birth With Ease® Postpartum Sessions seamlessly integrate visualizations, calming techniques, soothing breathwork, and mindfulness practices.
Regardless of your familiarity with these skills, our guided sessions offer a serene and secure environment to honor the journey and support the remarkable changes occurring within you, fostering a deep connection to your body, your baby, and yourself.
Prenatal Session:
Birth With Ease® Prenatal Sessions offers an ideal preparation for birth, harmonizing calming techniques, gentle breathwork, and mindfulness practices tailored specifically for expectant mothers preparing to embrace birth.
Develop inner strength and resilience, effectively managing discomforts often associated with labor while fostering a profound state of relaxation and focus.
Pre-Pregnancy Session:
Birth With Ease® Pre-Pregnancy Sessions are for women on a fertility journey or TTC. We begin with Guided breathwork to encourage individuals to regulate their bodies, syncing it with guided instructions to induce relaxation responses in the body and mind.
By consciously engaging with their breath, you will release tension, quiet your mind, and foster a deeper connection with your body ultimately facilitating a the best mind/body space to support a healthy pregnancy.
About your instructor.
Founder of the Birth With Ease® philosophy, Erica Manto Paulson is a certified doula, childbirth educator, clinical hypnotherapist, and mind/body facilitator with 20 years of expertise in the perinatal field. Her commitment to empowering expectant and new parents shines through as she guides you on a transformative journey towards a positive and calm pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.
FAQs
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If you are TTC or on a fertility journey, the Pre-Conception Guided Meditation class offers a nurturing space for individuals navigating the emotional and physical challenges of conception.
Sessions integrate gentle breathing exercises, visualization techniques, and affirmations to support relaxation and stress reduction. By fostering a sense of inner peace and calm, participants can cultivate a positive mindset and enhance their overall well-being as they embrace their fertility with hope and resilience.
Our compassionate instructor provides guidance and support throughout the class, creating a safe and empowering environment for women to connect with themselves and each other on this transformative path.
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Yes! The prenatal sessions are perfect for individuals practicing hypnobirthing techniques. Classes seamlessly blend relaxation exercises, visualization, and affirmations to empower mothers for a calm and confident birthing experience.
Through guided hypnosis and mindfulness practices, participants learn to release fear and tension, tapping into their innate ability to birth calmly and comfortably.
Our Prenatal guided relaxation class provides a nurturing space where parents can cultivate trust in their bodies and embrace the transformative process of childbirth with grace and resilience.
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Yes! You do not have to have any prior experience. Our Prenatal Guided Relaxation session will teach you everything you need to know and offers a nurturing sanctuary for expectant mothers as they embark on this miraculous journey of pregnancy.
Specifically crafted to cater to the unique needs of pregnant individuals, these sessions seamlessly blend gentle breathing techniques, visualization exercises, and affirmations to foster relaxation and emotional balance.
Through guided relaxation, participants are guided to connect with their growing baby, alleviate pregnancy-related discomforts, and cultivate a deep sense of inner peace and tranquility.
Our classes provide a supportive environment where mothers-to-be can embrace the transformative experience of pregnancy with confidence and joy.
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Yes! Our Prenatal Guided Relaxation sessions serves as a vital tool in combating anxiety. Through carefully curated techniques such as mindfulness, deep breathing, and visualization, participants are guided to gently quiet their minds, release tension held in the body, and cultivate a sense of inner calm and tranquility.
By regularly practicing these relaxation methods, attendees develop valuable skills to manage stress and anxiety more effectively, fostering resilience in the face of life's challenges.
Our compassionate instructor provides unwavering support and guidance, creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can explore their inner landscape, confront anxious thoughts, and ultimately emerge stronger and more centered.
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Establishing a connection with your body supports a connection to your baby during pregnancy by:
• Enhance Emotional Well-being: Prenatal bonding helps mothers feel more emotionally connected to their baby, reducing stress and anxiety, and fostering a sense of joy and anticipation.
• Promote Fetal Development: Positive emotional states in the mother, fostered by prenatal bonding, can contribute to healthy fetal development, including improved brain development and emotional regulation.
• Prepare for Parenthood: Building a bond with your baby before birth can help parents transition more smoothly into their new roles, enhancing confidence and readiness for the challenges of parenthood.
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Research highlights the significant benefits of mind/body connection for both mother and baby.
• Emotional Benefits: A study published in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing found that mothers who engage in prenatal bonding activities, such as talking to their baby and visualizing their baby, experience higher levels of maternal-fetal attachment and lower levels of prenatal anxiety.
• Fetal Development: Research from the University of California, San Francisco, shows that maternal stress levels during pregnancy can impact fetal development. Techniques like guided meditation, which reduce maternal stress, can lead to better outcomes for the baby.
• Parental Readiness: According to a study in the Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, parents who practice prenatal bonding through guided meditation feel more prepared and confident for childbirth and parenting.
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Through guided and focused relaxation exercises and visualizations, you’ll learn to cultivate a deeper awareness of the present moment, ease stress, and promote a steady sense of calm and connection.
By incorporating breathwork into these sessions, you can deepen relaxation, quiet the mind, and enhance your experience of pregnancy, birth preparation, fertility, or postpartum recovery in every way.
These gatherings are open to anyone, anywhere in the world — no matter where or how you’re preparing for birth, exploring fertility, or navigating the postpartum season. Join us as you are, from wherever you are, and discover the restorative power of rest, breath, and mindful awareness.