Absolutely. Reiki for Birth weaves beautifully with any other birth preparation method. It’s the energetic layer of support that deepens whatever tools you're already using.

Whether you’re practicing breathwork, affirmations, or partner-led techniques, Reiki enhances your ability to stay grounded, centered, and connected throughout labor.

Absolutely - doulas are worth their weight in gold. Your doula will bring a beautiful toolkit of physical and emotional support techniques to your birth (in fact, I've taught Reiki to hundreds of them).

But even with a doula, Reiki gives you a way to care for your energy during pregnancy, support your own nervous system, and deepen your connection with your baby long before labor begins.

And you can use Reiki alongside your doula’s support. In fact, most doulas are thrilled when clients bring Reiki into their birth plans. It's not either/or — it's both/and. More support, more alignment, more flow.

There are no guarantees in birth. Reiki is a powerful tool that can help reduce pain, deepen relaxation, and support your body’s natural birthing rhythm. It doesn’t promise a certain outcome, but it shifts your energy, calms your nervous system, and increases your chance of having the unmedicated, easeful birth you’re preparing for.

That’s absolutely ok, Reiki for Birth will support you no matter where or how you give birth.

You don’t have to consider yourself spiritual for Reiki to be effective. This isn’t about incense and chanting (unless you want it to be), it’s about calming your nervous system, easing fear, and helping your body and baby feel safe and supported.

Reiki works beautifully in hospital settings, and many of the tools you’ll learn are subtle and adaptable. Whether your birth is clinical or ceremonial, Reiki can help make it more connected, grounded, and aligned.

Reiki for Birth includes protocols to support many of the common challenges that can arise on the journey, both physical and emotional.

You’ll learn how to work with Reiki to ease:
Anxiety, nausea, heartburn, headaches, constipation, hemorrhoids, sciatica, difficulty sleeping, water retention, and high blood pressure.

To address birth-related challenges:
Induction, stalled labor, pain management, retained placenta, medical interventions, C-section, breech positioning, placenta previa, and birth trauma.

You’ll also be guided in how to energetically prepare:
Your body — to release fear and align with the flow of labor
Your baby — to feel supported, connected, and ready to arrive
Your partner and your space — so your birth environment holds the energy you want to bring your baby into

Yes, you can use Reiki to support absolutely anything.

The course includes specific protocols for the most common pregnancy and birth-related challenges, but Reiki itself is a universal energy practice. You can use it to support any condition — physical, emotional, or energetic — whether it’s acute or chronic.

Once you learn how to channel and direct this energy, you’ll have a powerful tool you can use anytime, for anything that arises.

Reiki is a powerful support, but it’s not a replacement for medical or professional care. There will always be times when expert guidance is needed, and you should never hesitate to reach out to your doctor, midwife, or healthcare provider if something doesn't feel right.

That said, many students find that giving themselves Reiki helps ease discomforts and rebalance their energy in a way that reduces their need for additional visits to chiropractors, acupuncturists, or other supportive practitioners.

It’s not about choosing one over the other, it’s about weaving together all the tools that help you feel supported, aligned, and whole.

Time is precious, especially during pregnancy. That’s why I designed Reiki for Birth to fit easily into a full, real life.

The entire course takes about 5 hours to complete, and it's broken into short, easy-to-digest video lessons — some just 5 minutes long — so you can dip in when you catch a quiet moment, or you can binge it all in an afternoon.

Each lesson also comes in an audio version, so you can listen while walking, resting, or doing your thing — no extra screen time required.

And everything’s available in a simple app on your phone (or on the website, if you prefer), so you have what you need, right when you need it, even in labor.

You’ll get instant access as soon as you enroll. You’ll receive an email with your login details and can begin right away.

You’ll also have lifetime access, so whether your birth is weeks away or you're still trying to get pregnant, the practices and teachings will always be there for you. Many students revisit the course for future pregnancies.

As soon as you enroll, you’ll receive a welcome email with everything you need, including your login details and a link to get started right away.

The course is hosted on a simple platform you can access on your computer or phone. You can also download the free app for easy access on the go — perfect for tuning in whenever you catch a quiet moment.

All course manuals are downloadable, so you can save them to your device and revisit them whenever you need, now or in the future.

Unlike a lot of other birth courses, you’ll have lifetime access to Reiki for Birth so you can move through the content at your own pace, revisit the practices whenever you need them, and return to the training for future pregnancies.

Inside the course, you’ll receive a guided attunement video that activates your ability to channel Reiki. It feels like a gentle, meditative experience and it’s designed to open your connection to the Reiki energy in a way that’s powerful and accessible.

If you’d prefer a live, personal attunement with me, you’re welcome to join one of my certification workshops after completing Reiki for Birth. These take place on Zoom and include:
A live 1:1 attunement
A guided self-treatment
A guided professional-style treatment on another
A live Q&A session

Plus, you’ll receive 21 days of follow-up email support and be certified as a Reiki practitioner.

While in-person or live attunements can feel more energetically intense for some, they’re not required — the video attunement is deeply effective and all you need to begin.

Not at all. Reiki for Birth was designed to support you at any stage of pregnancy, even if birth is just around the corner.

The course takes about 5 hours total, and the practices are short, gentle, and immediately effective. Even a few days of energetic alignment can help calm your nervous system, reduce fear, and shift how your body moves through labor.

It’s never too late to ground yourself, connect with your baby, and prepare to meet birth with presence and power.

Yes, you’ll learn how to offer Reiki both formally and intuitively. That means you’ll be able to give a full, professional-style treatment, as well as use it in a more relaxed, everyday way to support those around you, including your baby.

It’s a gift you’ll carry with you far beyond birth.

Yes, and it can be such a powerful way to deepen your connection as a family. When your partner learns Reiki too, they’re no longer just watching from the sidelines, they become an active energetic support for you and your baby.

Reiki for Birth includes a bonus training specifically designed for birth partners. It gives them the tools to feel confident, involved, and genuinely helpful, whether they’re offering hands-on pain relief or holding space with grounded presence.

It’s a beautiful way to prepare together, and many partners say it was the one thing that helped them feel truly ready for the big day.

You don’t have to be into crystals or full moon ceremonies to benefit from Reiki.

Reiki for Birth is about connection — to your body, your baby, and your inner calm. Whether you’re deeply spiritual or just curious about new ways to prepare for birth, this course meets you where you are.

If you believe in your body’s wisdom and want to feel more grounded, supported, and empowered during birth, you’re already aligned with what this work is about.

Yes, Reiki for Birth was created with complete beginners in mind. Even if you’d never heard of Reiki until today, you’ll be guided from the absolute basics with clarity, care, and simplicity.

No experience is required — just an open heart and a willingness to connect with your body, your baby, and your energy in a new way.

Yes, absolutely. Even if you've already been attuned, Reiki for Birth offers a fresh perspective and deeper application.

I teach a blend of both Western and Japanese Reiki styles, so unless you’ve trained in both, you’ll likely discover new techniques, insights, and ways of working with energy. Even if you’re well-versed in Reiki Level 1, further study always strengthens your connection and deepens your practice.

Most importantly, the way I apply Reiki specifically to pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum is unique to this program. You’ll learn how to make your existing Reiki practice even more effective in the birth space, for yourself, your baby, and your whole experience.

Yes, that part of the training is presented in its own dedicated module, so you can focus on just that content if you prefer.

It’s not available as a standalone program - the full Reiki for Birth training includes both foundational and pregnancy-specific teachings, woven together to give you the fullest experience.

Even if you're already attuned, many students find value in revisiting the basics through a new lens, especially when preparing for birth.

Reiki for Birth is a complete and powerful training — but it’s not a certification program on its own.

If you’d like to become a certified Reiki practitioner, I offer optional 2-hour live workshops on Zoom exclusively for my students.

These include a personal attunement, a guided self-treatment, a guided professional-style treatment on another person, and a Q&A. You’ll also receive 21 days of follow-up email support and access to my private community space.

That said, most students feel the course gives them everything they need — especially when their focus is on preparing for birth. You can always return for certification when (and if) it feels aligned.

Reiki for Birth is a complete and powerful training, but it’s not a certification course on its own.

To receive a Reiki Level 1 certificate — which is typically the first step toward professional practice — you’ll need to complete the optional certification workshop.

This includes a live attunement, guided treatments, and additional support to help you feel confident and grounded in your practice.

You’ll receive the level of training and skill needed to work with Reiki for Birth professionally, but certification is recommended (and often required) if you plan to offer Reiki to clients in a professional setting. Be sure to check the specific requirements in your country or state.

Reiki for Birth is currently available in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Switzerland.

If you’re in another country, please reach out to mitra@reikiforbirth.com — we have an alternate version of the program available in many other regions, and we’d love to support you on your journey.