So you have a toddler, maybe a school aged child and now you’re pregnant again. The first time around you and your partner took all the steps to prepare everything just in time for baby’s arrival:
The nursery – coordinated to perfection.
The birth plan – printed (with copies to spare).
So now that your estimated due date for THIS baby has been discussed and you feel it closing in week by week, what are your plans for getting ready to birth again? Continue reading
I had a huge opportunity this week. I was asked to speak to members of the OB Shared Governance Committee (basically the hands on policy makers) at a local area hospital. When I prepared for my talk, I planned to just talk about music for all the stages of labor and delivery. After all, I only had 20 minutes and could easily speak on the topic for 20 hours. But I quickly realized after hearing from the postpartum nurses, surgical nurses, educators and lactation consultants in the room that they wanted more information about the applications of music therapy for the whole spectrum of the childbirth experiences. Continue reading
I knew I owed it to myself to hire someone dedicated to supporting me.
Just a few years before becoming pregnant with my first child, I trained in a method of using music therapy for birth. During the final day of training I was diagnosed with an abscess that required surgery the very next day. Continue reading
I went LIVE with Mama Tribe Network on December 3rd! You didn’t miss it did you?
You’re in luck! You can watch it here on YouTube.
Join Kate Taylor, experienced birth doula and board certified music therapist as she presents the first ever Creative Childbirth Concepts® intensive workshop in the beautiful downtown Crystal Lake Muse Art studio.
September 1st, 2015 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Open to anyone preparing to give birth, their partners or birth team members. No previous artistic ability is required.
Come, learn comfort measures for birth and create: 
Experience first hand the relaxation and inspiration of coloring, painting, movement and music during this exciting childbirth workshop. This 2.5 hour workshop will help you to begin exploring new ways of understanding your pregnancy, birth and parenting journey and offer you countless resources for pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Resources include:
I look forward to hearing from you and serving your growing family! Kate.
Many couples have benefited from working directly with Kate Taylor and her unique concepts for bringing creative arts experiences into childbirth education and prep classes. Their stories and testimonials share a glimpse into how meaningful this creative arts workshop will be for you and your birth team. Read their stories at: http://www.birthmusic.net/testimonials.html
This is your chance to work with Kate Taylor in an exciting new creative space and small group setting so that you too can tell your creative childbirth story. There are only 6 spots open for couples wishing to be inspired through creative arts, music for birthing and mentored with expert doula advice. Register today at http://www.birthmusic.net/register-for-classes-or-workshops.html
It’s your Birth. Be Creative.
Cost for couples to attend is $125.00. Contact Kate for individual rates or fees to invite another birth team member like a hired doula to attend. mymusictherapist@gmail.com. Visit: www.birthmusic.net for more info.
Creative Childbirth Concepts 