Hannah Etlin-Stein RMT

Yes, your provider brings years of education and clinical experience.

Yes, their insights are valuable.

And yes - you still get to decide what happens to your body.

True support isn’t conditional. It doesn’t disappear the moment you choose differently. Your provider is still responsible for offering safe, compassionate care - even if you decline an intervention, ask more questions, or need time to decide.

This isn’t about being difficult. It’s about being human. Your birth doesn’t need to be justified to anyone.

At the end of the day remember.

You are the decision-maker.
Not the bystander.
Not the exception.
Not the problem.

You don’t have to earn respect, autonomy, or care. You are already worthy of it.

Early labour can be long. Like… reeeeally long. And while it’s tempting to go full-throttle birth mode the second contractions start, pacing yourself is key.

Here’s how to support your body, your baby, and your nervous system through it:

✨ Balance rest with upright movement (walks are your friend, but not all day!)

✨ Cuddles, kisses, and sexy time (if that feels remotely possible!)

✨ Safe, consensual touch to help you feel grounded

✨ Eat nourishing foods + make sure to hydrated

✨ Consider baby’s position - reach out if you want support with this, I’ve got loads of tools up my sleeve!

✨ Protect your space: only have people around you who help you feel calm and safe

✨ And maybe most importantly—distract yourself. Watch a movie, bake something, do a craft. Anything that helps time pass without hyper-focusing on every sensation.

While early labour can feel exhausting and frustrating remember, your body is doing incredible work—even if it doesn’t feel like it yet. 💛

Bonus tip for all those birth partners out there. Try to stay positive and keep morale high. Remind yourself and especially the birther, that birth can take time. Welcome birth in.

✨ Introducing ‘Confidence in Birth’ - my comprehensive childbirth education course! ✨

What Makes this Course Different?

As a Doula, RMT, and Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist, I offer a comprehensive approach to birth preparation - seamlessly blending evidence-based education with practical tools that address both physical readiness and mental resilience.

You’ll gain far more than textbook knowledge—you’ll leave equipped with:

→ Physical preparation techniques to optimize your body for birth

→ Powerful mental and emotional strategies to navigate labour’s intensity

→ Practical advocacy tools and scripts for your support person

→ Evidence based information empowering you to be an active decision maker in your birth.

BONUS: I’ve arranged for a specialized pelvic floor physiotherapist to lead a dedicated session on effective pushing techniques and strategies to minimize tearing and protect your perineum!

Over 4 live weekly sessions (starting May 26th), we’ll bridge the gap between intuition and evidence-based knowledge so you can feel CONFIDENT going into birth.

My teaching philosophy centers on empowerment through understanding. I believe that when expectant parents truly comprehend the physiology of birth, gain practical tools for their bodies, and prepare their support team effectively, they can approach birth with confidence rather than fear.

This course is informed by both academic research and real-world birth experiences, creating a learning environment where evidence and intuition have the opportunity to co-exist together.

I’m committed to helping you discover your own wisdom while providing the solid foundation of knowledge you need for an informed and empowered birth.

This isn’t pre-recorded content — it’s a live, interactive experience where your questions matter and you’ll connect with other parents due around the same time.

$300+HST includes your birth partner.

Link in bio for full details! Limited spots available.