Steady Breathing for Birth

Simple, Practical Calm Tools for Labour

£5 | Instant Download

“Just breathe.”

You’ve probably heard that before.

But when a contraction is building, what does that actually mean?

This guide gives you clear, structured breathing patterns you can practise before birth and return to during labour when you need something steady to focus on.

No complicated techniques.

No unrealistic promises.

Just grounded, evidence-informed tools that work alongside NHS care.

Why Breathing Matters

Labour is hormonal and neurological, not just physical.

When breathing becomes fast and shallow, tension increases and adrenaline rises.

When breathing slows - especially with a slightly longer out-breath - your nervous system can settle. This supports:

• Oxytocin and endorphin release

• Reduced muscular tension

• Jaw and pelvic floor softening

• A sense of rhythm during contractions

• Steadier decision-making

Breathing won’t remove intensity, but it can change how your body responds to it and that can make a real difference.

Inside This Guide

You’ll receive a beautifully designed, easy-to-print digital mini-guide including:

✓ Square breathing

✓ Rectangle breathing (longer out-breath)

✓ Star tracing breathing

✓ Ice cube, dandelion and rainbow visual breathing

✓ Mantra breathing (partner-supported)

✓ Jaw & pelvic release technique

✓ Candle breathing for second stage

✓ A calm closing reassurance page

Clear. Practical. Grounded. As an antenatal educator with over 20 years’ experience supporting families through birth, I know these techniques can really help.

Perfect If You…

• Feel unsure how you’ll cope with contractions

• Want something practical to focus on

• Prefer realistic, evidence-informed preparation

• Want tools that complement NHS maternity care

• Would like your birth partner to feel involved

No hypnobirthing experience needed.

For £5

You’ll have breathing tools you can:

• Practise in the final weeks of pregnancy

• Print and take into hospital

• Share with your birth partner

• Return to whenever you need grounding

It’s a small investment in feeling more steady.

Instant Download | Personal Use Only

If you’d like calm, structured breathing support for labour - this guide is ready for you.