#birthingmindandbody

The Mind Body Birth is committed to the understanding of the mind-body connection and how it all begins with our birth and cycles back for generations, continuing through us...  This understanding brings to light the importance of self-awareness and biologically-focused living, birthing and parenting.  In turn, when we understand the importance of these early moments and years, we are able to see how society and culture is directly affected.  My intention is to grow a community of encouragement and growth so that we can transform ourselves and our world -- because we were never meant to do this alone!

Hi, friend! I'm Ashley Makan.

When I began my exploration of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology, it was my intention to understand the intricacies of the psychological experiences surrounding birth. I never expected the depth of surprise I'd experience when I discovered that it not only applied to those who were pregnant, it applied to everyone!  Every inch of the information I learned could bring insight to every person on this planet.

Birth Psychology changed my life.  It changed the way I perceive and interact with others, the way I support my clients, and the way I parent my child. Ever since I discovered the power of understanding early human and nervous system development, I've been shouting from the rooftops with this impactful information.  

What began as a need in my immediate community and an intention for a local childbirth education class quickly evolved into an overflow of empowering information and beautiful ideas of how I could reach so many others.... and that's how The Mind Body Birth was born.  For me, the most exciting part has been seeing the transformation in real time, with my students in their own births, and I'm so excited to share this information with as many people as I can!

"Womb Ecology becomes World Ecology."

-Thomas Verny, MD, APPPAH Co-Founder

I've put my heart and soul into this program and I am so excited to share this valuable information with you!

Once you've decided that you want to explore the path of mind-body awareness - whether that intention comes from a place of self-work, childbirth preparation or parenting insight - that's where the true journey begins!

More About Me:

Hi, I'm Ashley and I'm the creator of The Mind Body Birth.  I am a Student Midwife and Apprentice at Rooted Birth Midwifery, a DONA trained, trauma-informed Birth & Postpartum Doula, a Pre-/ Perinatal Educator (APPPAH), and the founder of Bodhi Birth and Wellness. I have recently been given the honor of operating as the Executive Director at the Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH), and I'm over the moon that I get to offer deeper support to this subject, spreading the word of Birth Psychology around the world! I love supporting expectant parents in their exploration of birth and postpartum and I am committed to working with others to create better birth experiences here in the US, and around the world.  After all, peace on Earth begins with Birth.