BECOME A BETTER BIRTHWORKER
Part self-care ritual, part integration tool... this guided journal helps you regulate, reflect, and grow as a birthworker
WHAT'S THE #1 SKILL EVERY BIRTHWORKER NEEDS?
It's not hip squeezes, a perfect rebozo wrap, or the right words in early labour...
It's self reflection.
The willingness to look inward.
To hold up a mirror to how YOU hold space and how that energy shapes the mothers, families, and births you're invited into.
THIS IS THE inner WORK OF BIRTHWORk
Your nervous system, your presence, your own stories that come into the room with you... they all ripple outward.
If you want longevity in this work, if you want to be both IMPACTFUL and WELL, you need a self-care practice that does more than bubble baths and venting to your non-doula friends who just don't quite "get it".
You need a space to alchemize what this work stirs up in you. To process the hard births, celebrate the beautiful ones, and keep your heart tethered to your WHY.
Because how you show up matters
BIRTHWORK ALCHEMY
That's exactly why I created
a printable, reflection-based journal for birthworkers who want to grow, soften, and stay in this work for the long haul
You deserve to thrive both personally, and professionally as a birthworker
I'M lauren- A doula, somatic coach, & space holder for the space holders
I've walked alongside mothers through birth, postpartum, grief, and identity shifts, and I know how much energy it takes to hold all of that for someone else. I also know how heavy the business side of birthwork can feel when all you really want is to care, to serve, to be present. This journal was born from my own need to process both the emotional and entrepreneurial layers of this work- to reflect deeply, stay resources, and grow sustainably. I created it for birthworkers like you- who care deeply, feel everything, and want to keep showing up from a place of wholeness.
Inside, you'll find space not just for integration and self-care, but also for reconnecting to your vision and aligning your business with who you are becoming. Because your presence is your magic. This is your space to come back to yourself. Again and again.
lauren fortuna-floch, Writer & Founder
bring awareness to the many facets of your work
alchemize your experiences into growth and evolution
celebrate the exceptional care you
provide
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Care for yourself with the same love and compassion that you give your clients
"It costs less than therapy and dare I say, has a more profound impact on your mental health and inner peace. The prompts guide you back home to yourself easefully and help you integrate your experience as a witness in the sacred birth space. The professional growth chapter, if completed honestly, might take me out of a job. Every doula and birth keeper needs a copy of this to add to their soul care regime.”
BIRTHWORK ALCHEMY is a masterpiece on paper.
nicole pasveer
Embodied Success coach
@nicolepasveer
Wait what exactly is inside??
Glad you asked. Here's what you get.
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SOMATIC SELF CARE
chapter 01
You will...
Learn how somatic practices can amplify your self-care routine, deepen your mind-body connection, and improve the work you do.
Learn more about what somatic self-care looks like for birthworkers
Discover 8 ways to integrate somatic work into your self-care routine
explore 6 simple somatic exercises geared towards your unique needs as a birthworker
Enhance your emotional regulation and connection to intuition
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POST-BIRTH REFLECTIONS
chapter 02
What's inside...
Prompts for reflecting on the events and emotions of a recent birth. This is an ideal chapter to add to your post-birth ritual to reflect on the experience while still fresh in your mind and body.
Infused with somatic principles to help you connect with sensations and emotions
Thoughtful prompts designed to help you process and reflect
Celebrate the joys and learn from the challenges of the birth.
Cultivate a sense of self-compassion, gratitude, and awe for the sacredness of birth and the work you do
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NAVIGATING LOSS & TRAGEDY
chapter 03
What's inside...
Prompts for reflecting on the experience of loss or poor outcomes. While we all hope we'll never need this chapter, it's important to understand how to navigate the sometimes unexpected events that can unfold with birth.
Connect with the sensations and somatic experience of your own grief
Explore themes of self-compassion, expectations, and the saviour complex
Reflect on the compassionate care you provide to grieving families
Craft your support network to lean on as you both navigate your own grief, and support your client through theirs
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PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & EXPANSION
chapter 04
What's inside...
Prompts for reflecting on your business goals and your service to women and their families.
Identify personal strengths and areas begging for expansion
Explore themes of conditioning, re-defining success, goal setting, authenticity, intuition, and values
Connect with a felt sense of abundance, while exploring scarcity mindset
Reflect on your direct experiences of caring for women and their families
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SELF CARE & WELLNESS
CHAPTER 05
What's inside...
Prompts to explore how you nurture and care for yourself. Remember: You are worthy of the same level of nurturing and care that you give to your clients.
Reflect on the gaps and needs of your self-care practice
Bring awareness to the importance of physical nourishment
Explore prompts to help you identify and create ritual and tradition
Explore the personal practices that keep you healthy emotionally and physically
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EXPLORING BOUNDARIES
chapter 06
What's inside...
Prompts for reflecting on your personal and professional boundaries.
Explore your relationship with boundary setting in a professional setting
Cultivate awareness of where you might require expansion in this area
Reflect on and celebrate the rewards of personal and professional boundary setting
Reflect on your professional and personal limits, and your ability to communicate them
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RECONNECTING WITH YOUR WHY & PURPOSE
chapter 07
What's inside...
Prompts to rejuvenate your spirit, reignite your passion, and realign with your mission.
Carefully created prompts to help you find a sense of ease and fulfillment in your work
Reflect on your larger mission to help guide your business
Bring awareness to your resilience, and explore how to weave your values into your work
Reignite your passion and realign with your hopes and dreams.
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Immerse yourself in self-nurturing practices, vital for maintaining your well-being and sustaining your capacity to provide unwavering support to your birth clients
Reconnect with your body, enhancing your ability to provide empathetic and embodied support. This is deeper than just a cognitive approach to reflection.
Uncover the depths of your inner wisdom, empowering you to trust your intuition and make choices aligned with your true purpose in birthwork.
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It's not just a journal.
it's a beautiful blend of...
self care
somatic connection
self discovery
"Earlier this year, I started a new practice of making sure I set some time aside to journal and reflect after each birth I'd attend. I wish I had this resource when I first started! This is a beautiful, must-have for every birthworker. Holding space for women in this capacity affects your mind, body and spirit - Lauren seamlessly blends all three together in the prompts and exercises she provides, all while bringing you back home into your body and helping you process on a deeper, somatic level."
Thank you, Lauren, for this incredible resource!
Sarah W.
Birth & Postpartum doula
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Complete your journal digitally, or print the sections you’re interested in, as needed. You can print over and over again.
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Self-reflect
Carve out some time for yourself for reflection, evolution, compassion, and celebration. It's the ultimate self-care practice.
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Absolutely! Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, this journal is a valuable resource. It provides a structured path for growth and reflection, regardless of your level of experience.
Is it suitable for new birthworkers?
The journal is designed to be user-friendly. Simply follow the prompts and exercises within each section. Dedicate time for regular journaling, reflection, and the somatic practices provided to maximize the benefits.
how do i use this journal effectively?
This journal is tailor-made for birthworkers, including doulas and midwives, who are looking to deepen their self-care practice, enhance their somatic connection, and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
who is this journal designed for?
This is a digital download for personal use only. Once purchased, conveniently print multiple copies for your own use. You are restricted from sharing it with others or using it for any commercial purposes. Please respect the terms of use to ensure the continued availability of this valuable resource.
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70+ pages of information, guided journalling prompts, and reflective practices to level up your birthwork
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7 different chapters focusing on you, your business, and your mission
Over 100+ thoughtful prompts to work through at your own pace
Somatic principles beautifully woven in to help you connect with your body, emotions, and intuition
Ready to alchemize your expeirences into inner resilience and outer expansion?
I was at a birth recently and was having some major anxiety...
So I actually started going through the journal while we were all resting and it really helped me focus and calm my mind!
Hannah K.
birth doula
Every birthworker should have this in their toolkit.
As a seasoned birthworker, I thought I knew it all, but 'Birthwork Alchemy' humbled me. This journal beautifully blends self-care, somatic principles, and self-reflection. It's become an essential part of my self-care routine, helping me recharge and evolve in my role.
Sarah P.
doula & student midwife
It's not just a journal; it's a beautiful tool for my growth as a doula.
This journal made me realize that focusing on my own well-being isn't selfish; it's vital. It's like a warm hug after every birth, helping me reconnect, reflect, and integrate my experiences.
jessica S.
Full spectrum doula
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