Grounding Before Birth

A Ceremony Celebrating YOU During Your Third Trimester

There is a transformation that occurs when you give birth.

It’s not just physical. It’s mental, emotional and for many, a spiritual experience as well.

As you approach the birth of your baby, you know life will no longer look the same, yet you’re still in the mystery of what’s to come.

Ceremonies mark transitional moments in our lives. They provide us with context and point toward the deeper meaning of our experience.  

By surrounding ourselves with the collective wisdom of our community we receive insights that inspire our growth and prepare us for what’s to come.

The Grounding Before Birth Ceremony is an opportunity to root into your intuition and courageously trust youself as you prepare for birth.

Courageously Trust Yourself

We invite you and, up to, two people in your circle of support, to gather at a beautiful sanctuary in Central Vermont. Not sure who to ask or coming on your own? View our Frequently Asked Questions.

Your Grounding Before Birth Guides are experienced practitioners. Jessica Buckley is a Certified Coach and Wilderness Guide and Amy LePage is a Pregnancy & Postpartum Somatic Practitioner, Childbirth Educator. Get better acquainted with them here.

During our time together you'll be invited to relax into a caring container co-created by our community. With breath work, movement and open sharing you'll empower your unique birthing journey by embodying your strength.

Before the Ceremony

Prepare with two, 20-minute practices from Amy & Jess.

  • Sync your Body with Earth’s Wisdom

  • Connecting Inward Before Birth Movement Practice

After the Ceremony

Continue to receive additional support from Amy & Jess.

  • Connect Inward After Birth Movement Practice

  • Connect with our online community of local parents

Dates & Details

Find which date below falls within your third trimester. We encourage you to register at least one month in advance of your chosen date. There is space for up to five pregnant people in each ceremony.

2024 Dates

Saturday, July 27th, 2024: 2 - 5pm

Saturday, October 19th, 2024: 2 - 5pm 

2025 Dates

January TBD, April TBD,

April TBD, October TBD

Registration

Registration opens two months prior to the date of the ceremony. Sign up for the waitlist to confirm your interest and receive the registration link as soon as it becomes available. Pay in fill or make a $50 payment to reserve your spot.

Pay In Full

$200

Payment Plan

4 monthly payments of $50

We recognize that the mental, emotional and physical labor of raising a family is not equitably compensated and we are committed to doing things differently. If you need to offset your financial contribution, we offer an alternative fundraising model. Learn more here.

Grounding Before Birth
First Steps to Joining

Feeling called to step into ceremony with us? Share your information below and we'll follow up with additional information and how to register.

    Meet the Grounding Before Birth Guides

    Jessica Buckley, NCC

    Professional Coach & Wilderness Guide

    From a young age Jess wondered how the world might be different if we were actually encouraged to listen to our hearts. It wasn't until she found her sense of belonging in nature that she began to follow the breadcrumb trail leading her to where she is today – guiding others into their place of personal power. Jess is a certified Coach and wilderness guide. You can find her hiking and biking with her partner and two daughters in the Green Mountains of Central Vermont.

    Amy LePage, CSP, CCCE

    Pregnancy & Postpartum Somatic Practitioner, Childbirth Educator

    Knowing the deep importance of body-wise presence during transitional, threshold life moments, Amy offers support and education for pregnant and new families as they prepare for these times. Amy is a Somatic Bodyworker, Holistic Childbirth and Somatic Movement Educator. She is enjoying some new spaciousness for continual growth in the areas that light her up while cheering her sons on as they embark out on their own.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • You will be surrounded by a community during your ceremony and we become your support circle during our gathering. If you are wanting to seek out a community support outside of this gathering, Grounding Before Birth provides an in-depth list of local organizations, groups and practices that offer supportive care. Please email amy for additional information: info@emergewithamylepage.com

    • Someone who you feel “gets you.” Who can be in a ceremony space and bear witness to you at this point in your life. Someone who makes you feel seen, heard and understood. They do not have to be, but can be, your birth support person.

    • Your payment will be turned into two gift certificates, split equally between Jess and Amy. You can use those gift certificates toward any of their group offerings.

    • If you have a cough and the sniffles but are otherwise well, come wearing a mask.

      If you have been sick and have been fever-free for 24 hours, come wearing a mask.

      If you have a fever or have been vomiting in the 24 hours prior to the ceremony we'd ask you to stay home. We’ll love you up from afar and your payment will be turned into two gift certificates, split equally between Jess and Amy. You can use those gift certificates toward any of their group offerings.

    • Please reach out if the price is beyond your financial capacity and we'll introduce you to our Community Supported Parenthood fundraising model. Email Jess to learn more: jess@mountainmamaguiding.com