About me - why I empower mothers to be in birth

You can only give birth to your baby once;
it should be special!
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The stories I heard at the beginning of my pregnancy were all very conflicting.
Most conversations fell into two camps:
Either birth was traumatic – or it would go smoothly if you just breathed the right way.
Neither felt quite right to me.
I’m Sonja Dubois – birth coach, HypnoBirthing mentor, doula, instructor for mental birth preparation, and founder of New Moms in Power.
The birth of my son didn’t go as planned.
Not in a dramatic way – but surprisingly smoothly.
I had prepared thoroughly:
taken a HypnoBirthing course, actively involved my partner,
and looked forward to giving birth in a birth center...
but ended up giving birth at home.
Quickly. Calmly. With three midwives at my side.
A gift I’ll never forget.
Few mothers ever forget the birth of their child –
whether it was beautiful and as hoped,
or painful and profound, perhaps even traumatic or epigenetically impactful.
I often wonder:
What if every woman – no matter how her birth unfolds – could feel
she had the right birth at the right time?
That experience changed me:
✨ Because I felt held – by my body, my knowledge, and my trust.
✨ Because I felt the strength that lies in birth when you're truly prepared.
And now I know:
Every woman deserves that. A birth that feels right. Held by trust, knowledge, and connection –
in her very own way.
I want to help women walk their path – whatever that may look like. Not perfect. Not controlled. But conscious. Clear. Empowered.
Today, I guide women on exactly that journey. I work with HypnoBirthing, body wisdom, mindset – and above all, with deep connection.
To yourself. To your baby. To your strength.
Birth doesn’t have to be fast. It doesn’t need to be controlled. But it can be directed by you.
I believe in births that are held – by knowledge, trust, and intuition.
And I believe in you.
If you're longing for a birth that isn’t flawless – but right for you, then I’m here for you.
💛 You only get to birth your baby once. It should be special – and right.
For you. And for your baby.
My Philosophy
I’m a HypnoBirthing mom who gave birth to a bright, alert little bundle of joy.
I experienced exactly what I had envisioned throughout my pregnancy:
a beautiful, calm birth that felt special – for me, my partner, and our son.
To me, HypnoBirthing is one of the best-kept secrets in the birth world.
We often plan everything around our baby:
tiny clothes, a stroller, diapers, choosing where to give birth, and finding a good pediatrician.
But we often forget to prepare for the birth itself – the moment where everything begins.
The part that deserves just as much care and intention
if we want to experience what we truly wish for.
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“Giving birth is an innately instinctive act –
hardwired into our brains and bodies through millions of years of mammalian evolution,
designed to ensure the best possible outcomes for mothers and babies.”
– Dr. Sarah Buckley​
Sometimes we carry old beliefs or stories within us –
fears, anxiety, doubts.
They might stem from our own past or from the experiences of others.
But the truth is: you can let go of fear and negative emotions before giving birth.
And you can prepare yourself with the right tools, breathing techniques, and mindset – to experience the birth you and your baby truly deserve.
The New Moms in Power program helps you do just that –
by preparing for birth in a way that feels deeply right for you.
My Training
Hypnobirthing Instructor
Wise Hippo - London, United Kingdom 2013
Certified Labour and Postpartum Doula
Dona International - Wiesbaden, Germany 2014
Placenta encapsulation
Wiesbaden, Germany 2014
Spinning Babies Education
Hamburg, Germany 2018
Postpartum Nutrition
Wiesbaden, Germany 2019
Microbiome in Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
Online Live Seminar 2025
