Cleo Massey

Cleo Massey Instagram – My birth story is now up on the Pass Around the Smile podcast ~ the hardest, yet most magical night of my life. 🌙 What women go through is so life changing and I hope my (imperfect) telling of my story can help and inspire you, not just within the realms of pregnancy, birth and post partum – but with life in general. The power of surrendering, letting go and trusting the process were 3 elements that helped me through this process and continue to help me live a life in flow. 💭✨

To @lukedempceh, my biggest support. Your gentle, calm and loving nature got me through some of the hardest weeks of my life during pregnancy. You were so patient and understanding while I slowly returned to myself. 🧡 During birth you supported me in the most perfect way. You respected what I wanted and shared my feelings during both the pain, and the excitement. Now you’re the best Dad to our little Indigo (and Crumpet), and during the absolute roller coaster that is the 4th trimester, you’re the best Husband to me.

I had my close friend Laura as my doula. You’ll see her calm and loving soul in the video! I cannot recommend having a doula that you trust completely alongside you in your pregnancy, birth and post partum enough. Laura helped me stay connected to my breath, advocated for what I wanted and was the supportive, feminine energy I needed during birth. Laura gave Luke and I lots of space, yet was there when either of us needed her.

I worked with @nicola_laye over two amazing sessions, not only on breath work, which is her speciality, but also in releasing fears. This part was hugely helpful for me. Nicola’s passion for what she does and non-judgemental energy makes for the perfect safe space for women to share, grow and learn.

Luke and I were lucky enough to do Shari’s @belly2birth course, Journey to Birth. I didn’t realise how important it was to learn about the physiological side of birth. Shari’s course did this in such a digestible way! However my favourite parts were her meditations and connective exercises for Luke and I. Can’t recommend her course enough.

The podcast ep is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now. 🌞🌛 | Posted on 20/May/2024 13:12:37