supporting your BIRTH
hearing your voice
CHEERing your CHOICE
HEY MAMA!
I’M RÉKA –
integrative women’s health consultant, childbirth coach, doula, and mum of three (twins too)
And I’m here to help you to navigate from scared to prepared during the life-changing times of your pregnancy, birth.
With over twenty years of experience in childbirth education, pregnancy and women’s yoga classes and counselling, I’m excited to connect with you and support your unique journey.
I spend my time between Bath (UK), and Budapest, my hometown in Hungary where I’ve been working as a doula and a childbirth educator since 2003. Over those years, I’ve helped thousands of parents prepare for their births through my signature birth prep course. In the UK, I’m insured and registered with the Federation of Antenatal Educators (Fedant) and am also a member of the Birthlight Educational Trust. If you want to know more about my qualifications, check it out here.
SO HOW CAN I HELP?
ANTENATAL COURSE
1:1 OR FOR SMALL GROUPS
THE ONE FOR THE MIND
comprehensive antenatal coaching
with a focus on both the physiological birth process and your choices at the various birth settings
To start, I offer an hour-long 1:1 Initial Consultation. The fee for this will be deducted from the total course fee if you decide to proceed. The Full Course is a condensed learning experience, a series of four 2-hour long meetings, online (occasionally in person). If you’re an expat or foreigner giving birth in Hungary, I can also help you navigate the local medical system.
PREGNANCY YOGA AND
ACTIVE BIRTH WORKSHOP
THE ONE FOR THE BODY
biomechanics-informed
prenatal yoga workshop with a focus on active labour positions, and breathing for birth techniques
Join me for a one time 3-hour long workshop to learn effective body-based techniques, active birth positions, and mindful focus and breathing exercises that will help you stay active during pregnancy, reduce stress, and prepare your body and mind for childbirth. I will safely guide you to ensure that you feel confident and empowered every step of the way.
“Muscles send messages to each other.
Clenched fists, a tight mouth, a furrowed
brow, all send signals to the birth-passage
muscles, the very ones that need to be
loosened. Opening up to relax these upper-
body part relaxes the lower ones.”
Dr. William Sears
PREPARATION IMPROVES OUTCOME
We know that there is evidence to support the idea that receiving birth education during pregnancy has a positive impact on outcomes and experiences. The benefits are even greater when support is provided by a doula or a physiological birth expert, rather than someone who is not part of the mum’s social and emotional network.
The above information is taken from a 2019 Cochrane Qualitative Evidence Synthesis which compliments an earlier 2017 Cochrane Review.
“Birth is not only about making babies.
Birth is about making mothers – strong,
competent, capable mothers who trust
themselves and know their inner strength.”
Barbara Katz-Rothman
TESTIMONIALS
★★★★★
“Réka’s vast knowledge and the wealth of information she provides offer new mothers a deep sense of security before giving birth. She is highly professional, open to all questions, and very empathetic during online lectures and prenatal yoga sessions. Joining her training was the best decision I made, and I will always be grateful for the knowledge she imparted about the female body, pregnancy, and babies.”
– Csilla S.
★★★★★
“I highly recommend Réka’s childbirth preparation program and antenatal yoga classes. She provided me with invaluable guidance to prepare for the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. In addition to providing essential information, she introduced me to a holistic approach that helped me adjust physically and mentally to the birth of my baby. I’m grateful for her support throughout this journey!”
– Rebeca M.
★★★★★
I had an amazing experience with Réka during the course. She was incredibly kind and patient. Even if I asked a question that might seem silly, she always responded with a big smile. Initially, I was really concerned about giving birth. But now, I feel much more confident and relaxed. I feel more confident prepared both mentally and physically. The pregnancy yoga videos were wonderful, and provided us with a lot of useful information on labour and on how to reduce pain. Highly recommend! It was an amazing experience!”
– Fanni S.
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MORE ABOUT ME
I love being multi-cultural, and I am very proud to be the mum of three (now adult) children who grew up embracing diversity. The vibrancy of life and our ability to adapt and evolve in constantly changing situations fascinates me.
I am passionate about witnessing the transformation that pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period brings to the lives of parents – this is why I have been working as a birth coach and doula since 2003.
Parents remember me for:
My focus on the body-mind-soul connection, my passion for the right kind of exercise and a natural and holistic approach to this period.
I’m also well equipped to prepare for a no-nonsense, straightforward approach to modern birth in hospital or any other birth setting.
I often get comments about my empathy and warmth in a situation where mothering the mother is so important.
When I’m not supporting parents with their birth prep:
You can probably spot me walking our little white dog or I’m listening to music or cooking or reading a book. We love hiking with my husband who is a pianist / naturopathic health coach and we often have lively discussions on topics we are both passionate about – but my favourite moments are those when he plays the piano in private!
MY QUALIFICATIONS
Diplomas and certificates
2003-2023
Perinatal Studies:
2023
UK: Baby Loss Awareness CPD Training – Paula Abramson, Bereavement Training International (www.bereavementtraining.com)
2023
UK: The Mindful Birth Group® Teacher Training, fulfilling the FEDANT (Registered Antenatal Educator) requirement
2023
UK: Mindfulness, CPD – Sian Warriner, Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (www.oxfordmindfulness.org)
2022-23
UK: Tessa Jordan, Bach Flower Remedies (again) – Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner (BFRP, in progress) – The Bach Centre (www.bachcentre.com, www.tessajordan.co.uk)
2022
UK: Dr Francoise Freedman, Birthlight© Well Woman Yoga Therapy Certificate (www.birthlight.com)
2019
Budapest: Réka Dézsi — DONA doula© first step certification (www.dezsireka.hu)
2019
Budapest: Jennifer Walker – Spinning Babies© international workshop (www.spinningbabies.com)
2015
Budapest: Diána Horváth-Kovács (www.ayurvedaoktatas.hu)
– Complementary Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach certification
– Ayurvedic Baby Massage Instructor certification
2013
Budapest: Dr. Katalin Simon — Bach Flower Remedies Practitioner certification (www.chironstudio.hu)
2011
Budapest: Gurujagat Kaur — Yoga Doula training (www.yoga-doula.eu)
2010
Wroclaw, Poland: Tarn Taran Kaur — Conscious Pregnancy Educator certification (www.kundaliniwomen.org)
2009-10
Wroclaw, Poland: KRI 220-hour professional certification as Kundalini Yoga Teacher, fulfilling the Yoga Alliance RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) requirement
2006
Glastonbury, UK: Uma Dinsmore-Tuli and Wendy Teasdill
Pregnancy and Woman Yoga workshop (www.teasdill.com, www.yoganidranetwork.org)
2005
London, UK: Francoise Freedman, Birthlight© Perinatal Yoga Part 2 (Yoga for Birth) Teacher Diploma, fulfilling the FEDANT (Registered Antenatal Educator) requirement
2004
Budapest, Hungary: Dr. Ágnes Geréb — Independent Doula Training certification (she is a world famous, pioneering gynecologist and home birth midwife from Hungary) (www.szuleteshaz.hu)
2003
London, UK: Uma Dinsmore-Tuli — Pregnancy and Woman Yoga workshop (www.yoganidranetwork.org)
2003
London, UK: Francoise Freedman, Birthlight© Perinatal Yoga Part 1 (Pregnancy Yoga) Teacher certification (www.birthlight.com)
Other (not perinatal related) studies, certificates and diplomas
Holistic Health Studies:
1987-90
Yoga in the Swami Maheswarananda system (www.joga.hu)
2002-03
Reiki I. and II. with Angela Robertshaw (www.reiki-train.co.uk)
2002-03
Polarity Therapy with Phil Young (www.polaritymasters.com)
2003-2011
KRI Kundalini Yoga Teacher and Teacher Trainer (www.3ho.org)
2011-2016
Openhand Facilitator – Chris Bourne / Open (www.openhandweb.org)
Academic:
1989-92
BA studies in French Language and Literature, Philosophy and Aesthetics
1989-94
MA in English Language and Literature
1994-97
doctoral studies at the ELTE University (Budapest)
1995-96
doctoral studies (PhD, DPhil) English Literature at the University of Oxford (Brasenose College)
1996-2000
lecturer at the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Miskolc, Hungary
1997
research scholar at the Zurich James Joyce Archives (www.joycefoundation.ch)
RÉKA GÁBORJÁNI
MA, CAE, E-RYT, CBD
Certified Antenatal Educator • Perinatal Consultant and Birth Coach • Doula • Senior Yoga Teacher for Pregnancy • Certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Teacher • Bach Flower Remedies
FEDANT National Registration Number: 13601
GÁBORJÁNI RÉKA • Integratív női egészség 35 felett 