"Our bodies were perfectly designed to birth babies... It's what nature intended."

Welcome to...

Birth: As Nature Intended.

With Joy Matenga.

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The thought of birth can be extremely overwhelming...

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But, if you're pregnant and you know you should learn more about birth, but, you aren't sure where to start or what you need to know...

Then you've come to the right place!

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This course is made up of 5 modules that teach you the knowledge and tools to help you achieve your own empowering birth! 

 Module 1 is an introduction to the course and is where you will learn all about the mind and how this influences your birth, including releasing any fears you have.

 Module 2 is all about the body. The second part to the mind-body connection. In this module you will learn about all about your body and how it works during the birthing process.

 Module 3 is all about pregnancy. This module is about staying healthy during pregnancy, bonding with your baby in the womb and more.

 Module 4 is all about labour and birth. This is where you will learn natural pain relief methods, best birth positions, what you need for birth etc.

 Module 5 is all about the postpartum and fourth trimester. 


Click here to see exactly what will be covered in each module.

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Whether this is your first, second, fifth or ninth birth, this course is for you!

And the best part?

YOU WILL GET LIFE TIME ACCESS TO OUR COURSE! 

(remember how I said "if this is your ninth baby, this course is for you" 10 seconds ago? well if this is your first baby and you go on to have nine babies then that means you will be able to put this course to use nine times!)
And if for some crazy reason you don't love the course there is a 14 day money back guarantee.

Why take our course?

Here at Birth: As Nature Intended, we believe that every pregnant women should feel confident to birth her baby and be happy with how her birth went!

How this is accomplished  

Set the foundation
Learn all about pregnancy, birth and postpartum! Knowledge is power and is the best foundation when it comes to birth. Knowing pain management techniques is great but if you don't know why your body is tensing up in the first place you could be wasting your time!
Practice your tasks
Learn and practice tools and techniques like  breathing techniques, fear release exercises etc.
Birth confidently
Once you have the knowledge and tools, you will then gain the confidence to have an empowering birth!

Have you heard of the
fear-tension-pain cycle?

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If you want to know more about the fear-tension-pain cycle then keep reading 

The fear-tension-pain cycle is a physiological response that often occurs in response to a painful stimulus or a perceived threat (i.e. childbirth for many women).

It begins with fear, which triggers the release of adrenaline and other stress hormones, causing muscles to tense up in preparation for a fight-or-flight response.

As the muscles tense up, they can cause pain and discomfort, which further increases fear and anxiety, leading to even more tension and pain.

Sign up today to learn more about the fear-tension-pain cycle (& how to stop this cycle from happening etc.) and many more interesting facts about birth!
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Kia ora, I'm Joy.

Mother to 3 beautiful boys who are my absolute world, early childhood kaiako (teacher) of over 12 years (mainly working with 0-2 year olds) and birth educator who is deeply passionate about guiding expectant parents through the beautiful journey that is birth!

After working hard to achieve my dream birth with my first son and then raving about it, I had so many māmā asking me how I did it! I fell in love with birth before having my first son but even more so after I gave birth and I knew straight away that I wanted to 1. know more about birth and 2. help others experience a beautiful and empowering birth like I did.

I went on to take a hypnobirthing practitioners course but decided against teaching this method as It didn’t 100% align with me. But, my favourite part of this course was the hypnosis/hypnotherapy involved (aka the hypno part of hypnobirthing). So I went on to study hypnotherapy to get a better understanding of it.

I have been working on this course/studying to learn more since 2020 and I am so excited to finally be able to share it with the world in 2024! I have put all of this course work in to practice 2 more times and both of these births were absolutely perfect (including my semi surprise breech home/water birth)!!  I get so much joy talking about birth and I hope you feel some sort of joy from learning about it!

But you wanna know a secret? before I got pregnant in 2018 I didn't know a whole lot about birth, and growing up (like most) I was petrified of the idea of birth! But with the right knowledge and tools I was able to accomplish a beautiful physiological birth, as nature intended and I would love to guide you towards your own empowering birth!
And if you're still not convinced...

we have a
14 day money back guarantee

No strings attached... That gives you 2 weeks to decide if this course is for you!

Frequently asked questions

Is this a hypnobirthing course?

Yes, as nature intended is a birth course that you can refer to as hypnobirthing. You will learn all sorts in this course but there is also a big element of hypnosis/hypnotherapy throughout the course.

What is hypnobirthing?

Hypnobirthing is an approach to childbirth focused on relaxation, self-hypnosis, and breathing techniques to manage pain and promote a positive birthing experience. It aims to reduce fear and discomfort during labor by teaching deep relaxation methods and visualisations, empowering women to birth calmly and confidently.

When should I purchase the course?

You can purchase the course at any point in your pregnancy, however the most recommended time to start the course would be between 25-33 weeks pregnant. Of course you can start later than this but with the unpredictability of when your baby could come it's better to not risk it, however if you are only finding out about the course later on in your pregnancy than it is doable. Feel free to send a message through if you are later on and you have any questions. 
You can also start this course earlier as you have unlimited access so you may decide to start at 14 weeks and then revisit it at 32 weeks etc.

Are online courses better than an in person class/course?

It's a matter of opinion. Some people will love an in person class and it's fantastic that they are available for these people. However, for me, an in person/group class isn't something I am a fan of. 
Some of my favourite pros for an online class are; you can complete them in your own time, at your own pace, from where ever (yes even in bed!), you don't have to leave the comfort of your home or get dressed (two things that can be an inconvenience when you're pregnant), and you have unlimited access so you can revisit any lessons that you need or want to.

Is this course only for a natural vaginal birth?

Absolutely not! However, you learn all sorts in this course including pain management techniques that may make you reconsider your epidural etc. however, my goal for any mum is to have YOUR best birth! and a birth that YOU are truly happy with. And if that still happens to be with an epidural after you have taken the course and you are happy with your birth, then I will be happy!
Also I talk about caesareans and how for a small percentage they are necessary and plenty of the tools you will learn will be put to use even if this becomes your reality.  

How long is the course? 

The course is made up of 5 modules that realistically would be completed over 5 weeks (for example; 1 module per week on say a Sunday). However, you can totally complete this course at your own pace whether it takes you 2 weeks or 10 etc.
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I'm not from New Zealand, can I still take the course?

Yes, of course. There may be a couple of examples based off of what happens in New Zealand that may not relate to you. For example all women in New Zealand may choose a midwife for free which is not the case in many countries, however, overall the course is about you, about your mind, your body, tools and techniques etc. not where you are from so it can be perfect for anybody regardless of where you live.

Do you offer a refund if I don't have a good birth?

No, we do not offer a refund based on the birth you have as there are so many factors that contribute to this, including how you interpret this course, how often you practice the tasks/techniques etc. However, we do offer a 14 day refund from the day of purchase. We think 14 days is enough time to get a good feel for the course materials to decide if you love it or not. 


Need another reason to sign up today?

Our course can be accessed from the comfort of your own home! (or anywhere for that matter!) You can complete our course at your own pace, when ever, where ever!

Want to sit in bed and learn? Well you can!

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