SoundBirth

This research on voice shame explains so much about why people - especially women - struggle to use their voices freely.

It’s not about ability.
It’s not about technique.
It’s not even about confidence.

It’s about shame:
• fear of sounding “wrong”
• fear of being judged
• fear of taking up space
• fear of losing dignity
• fear of being “too loud” or “too emotional”

And if this shows up in singing or speaking…
…it also shows up in labour.

Many women suppress their instinctive birth sounds because they feel embarrassed - even though vocalising helps reduce pain, regulate the nervous system, and support cervical opening.

SoundBirth is a gentle pathway out of vocal shame.
The bowl gives a safe anchor ("Shame-management tool").
The sound gives permission.
The voice becomes an ally.

Your voice matters - in birth and in life.

Join the "SoundBirth Mentoring Program" in Jan - gain access to Info Pack by sending PM.

I LOVE how there is research now on the importance of finding your voice before the birth, so you feel more at ease with releasing your natural sounds during labour! Access here: https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/J6AGS3D4P4AW9XZA4ZJM/full?target=10.1080/23268263.2022.2137970

We need to change the culture around making sounds during labour, so that support people know how to create a safe space for women, who generally don't feel comfortable expressing their RAW sounds.

Adding a bowl and/or vocalising WITH the woman during contractions is one way to support them.

Find out more in the link below about the upcoming SoundBirth Mentoring program if you would like to share this message with expectant couples too! https://soundbirth.com.au/soundbirthmentoringprogram

Go ahead and scream: Theater-based vocal training may be useful in childbirth vocal training that may be used to help women with pain management during childbirth. Researchers at the University of Michigan have been studying the application of the Fitzmaurice vocal technique, originally developed by a U-M alumnus for actors, to help women have a more positive birthing experi