Free 10-minute video training

What A Contraction Actually Is

The 10-minute video training a registered midwife wishes every pregnant person got to watch before labour starts.

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WHAT'S INSIDE

The explanation no one properly gave you.

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WHAT A CONTRACTION PHYSICALLY IS

Plainly explained, not a vague metaphor. You'll know what's actually happening in your body.

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The two hormones driving how your labour feels

How to work with them instead of against them.

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WHY FEAR MAKES CONTRACTIONS HURT MORE

And what actually breaks that cycle before labour even starts.

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Ten minutes, straight from Module 1

The exact explanation from PowerBirth Online, delivered in one clear sitting.

This training is for you if...

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You're pregnant and keep putting off 'birth prep' because it feels overwhelming.

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You'd rather watch a clear ten-minute explanation than scroll through another long article.

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You want to understand what's actually happening in your body, not just be told to relax.

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You're after real information, not reassurance with nothing behind it.

โ€œPeople say they finally understood something no one had properly explained before.โ€


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Jessica Di Medio 4 reviews
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Fiona was incredibly knowledgable, helpful and passionate. We left feeling confident and reassured for the upcoming birth of our child. Highly recommend for first time parents to be informed and empowered.

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Jade was so lovely and really simplified everything. Gave us a lot of confidence going into this experience as first timers. Highly recommend

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Sarah Stephen 5 reviews ยท 5 photos
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Excellent session with Midwife Emily. We highly recommend attending this session to better prepare for baby's arrival.

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Camille Softley 4 reviews
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PowerBirth gave my partner and I all of the tools we need to feel calm and confident about our upcoming birth. Beth was incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate and professional in her delivery of the course content, making us feel empowered about the birthing process and excited to meet our little boy in August. Thank you Beth!

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Gretel Hart Local Guide ยท 18 reviews
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This was myself and my husbands first birth class and we left feeling so much more confident in the birth and labour experience. We could not thank Beth enough for her guidance, willingness to answer questions and openness. Highly recommended this course for any expectant mums and birth partners.

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Kobi Wheeler Local Guide ยท 19 reviews
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Super helpful. Would highly recommend for any new parents looking to get a better understanding of what's to come.

Watch it before labour starts


Ten minutes now can change how you feel about every contraction later.

watch it before labour starts


Ten minutes now can change how you feel about every contraction later.

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Beth Ryan

About the creator

Hey, I'm Beth Ryan, a registered midwife and the founder of PowerBirth. I made this video because this exact explanation, the one you're about to watch, is the single most common "oh, that actually makes sense" moment I see in PowerBirth Online.

1,348 people have gone through the full course so far, and it always starts here.

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