Your birth story matters.

Find the courage, support, and self-compassion you need to prepare for and process your journey into the unknown.

Your birth story matters.

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Find the courage, support, and self-compassion you need to prepare for and process your journey into the unknown.

Every birth story is unique. Whether your story is still being written or you're trying to make sense of what happened, I'm here to help.

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Private Birthing from Within Class

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Every family and every birth is unique. Your birth preparation should be tailored to fit your needs. Within private Birthing from Within Classes, you'll get online course access to practical information to help you understand the birth process, and coaching sessions to help you and your birth partner feel more confident and connected as you get ready to meet your baby.

Birth Story Healing

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Sometimes birth unfolds in a way that is different from what you were hoping for. If you felt let down by your birth experience and are struggling to make peace with it, I can help. Birth Story Healing is a guided process that validates what you experienced and helps you change your relationship with a difficult birth story.

Nikki Shaheed San Antonio Childbirth Educator

Growing families deserve inclusive, non-judgmental childbirth preparation and postpartum support. My work as a Doula, Childbirth Educator, Birth Story Mentor, Birth Professional Trainer, Author, and Coach has shown me the importance of giving parents the tools they need to work toward their goals while helping them foster a resilient, self-compassionate mindset to face the inevitable surprises - large or small - that arise during the birth process.

I know what it's like to experience confusion and overwhelm during times of transition. That's why I've been passionate about bringing companionship and empathy to parents and professionals since 2012. Are you ready to get the support you need as you cross the next threshold?

Love,

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Nikki has a magical way of making everyone feel valued in their experience and challenged everyone to grow individually. 

- Dani, pregnant mother

Nikki is a gifted teacher and mentor. She speaks honestly and skillfully from experience. She puts you at ease with her compassionate, open and generous presence. I highly recommend working with her!

- Kelley, birth professional

"I was really stuck in a story that triggered a previous birth trauma I had experienced. Nikki was so very skillful in understanding my conflict and gently working me through it, to a place of relief, peace and a new perspective. Not only did this change how I felt about this problem, but it actually had a positive impact on my day to day life as a whole."

- Nicole, mother of three

Nikki's services are for every parent because she offers valuable guidance for the many challenges of becoming a parent, completely free of judgment. 

- Lindsay, mother of three

Nikki helped me learn how to let go of negativity involving the past and move forward with productivity. Nikki is a patient and loving teacher and friend. She is also so respectful of others beliefs and desires.

- Rachel, mother of two

I am usually a skeptical person, but Nikki came highly recommended. I am glad I listened to that recommendation, it was one of the best decisions. She cares in the class, but more importantly beyond that. Your birth team matters and trust me you want her to be part of it!

- Traniece, pregnant mother

Heart Centered Pregnancy Journal

Heart Centered Pregnancy Journal

This interactive journal will help you explore your strengths, wisdom, community, and self-limiting beliefs around birth and parenting. Heart Centered Pregnancy Journal is a salve for the soul - helping you foster the self-compassion, resilience, and support you need to get through birth and postpartum.

Heart Centered Pregnancy Deck

Heart Centered Pregnancy Deck

In a world where pregnancy has become more focused on testing and information than reflection and ceremony, the Heart Centered Pregnancy Deck is a needed guide to help expecting parents slow down and look within. This 35-card deck has daily meditations to help you prepare physically, spiritually, and emotionally for birth.