Elizaveta, wearing a red sweater, shares her video account of personal support during pregnancy.
Elizaveta · personal experience before birth · video first published: 1 December 2020. Edited by the Institute of Slavic Zhiva.
About this account and its source
- Participant
- Elizaveta — the name supplied with the materials; she does not give her name in the recording
- At recording
- In her ninth month of pregnancy; the birth is still ahead
- Format
- Personal conversations and answers to questions throughout pregnancy, plus two Bukvitsa games. She does not name participation in the 40-day programme.
- Source
- The institute supplied the video and transcript. A copy of the MP4 is hosted here and plays without YouTube.
- Event and recording dates
- Not established
- First video publication
- 1 December 2020; publication is not a confirmed recording date
Original publication · Open the video file · Subtitles RU · Subtitles EN
Many questions before birth
Elizaveta records her account in her ninth month of pregnancy — 00:10–00:27. She wants the experience of expecting a baby to feel comfortable. She speaks of her preference for a natural birth and the many questions that arise at this time.
Her account focuses on human contact: being able to reach out, ask a question again and receive a considerate answer. It describes support during pregnancy, rather than medical care or a birth that has already taken place.
What she values in her conversations with Alexander
Elizaveta says Alexander answered sensitively and with care throughout her pregnancy. Even when she asked the same questions several times, he continued to help and support her — 00:27–01:06. Finding the right words and feeling able to ask again mattered to her.
At the end, she thanks him for responding promptly despite being in different countries — 01:48–02:23. This is her assessment of contact at the time; current availability and response times need to be agreed separately.
Two Bukvitsa games
Elizaveta says she played Bukvitsa with Alexander twice and that it gave her strength — 01:06–01:15. Bukvitsa is the name she gives to the game-based format. She does not describe the meetings’ topics, tasks or specific decisions.
The game and supportive conversations are presented separately. The source does not identify a 40-day programme or establish the fee for her support.
What is still ahead at recording
Elizaveta plans for her husband to be with her during the birth and expects to feel Alexander’s energy — 01:38–02:08. Energy here describes her personal spiritual perception of support. This is an expectation before birth, rather than an observation of how it went.
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| Topic | In Elizaveta’s account | Video |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | In her ninth month of pregnancy, before birth | 00:10–00:27 |
| Conversations | Considerate answers, including to repeated questions | 00:27–01:06 |
| Game | Two Bukvitsa games, which she felt gave her strength | 01:06–01:15 |
| Plans | Her husband’s presence during birth and an expectation of continued support | 01:38–02:23 |
This is an account of support before birth, without information about the outcome. Practices do not replace care from a maternity healthcare professional. WHO
Read the timed transcript · English translation
An edited transcript, not a verbatim record. Timings are automatic; unclear speech is marked. The English version is a translation.
- 00:01
Hello, everyone! I would like to share a short but deeply felt review of Alexander’s work.
- 00:10
I am pregnant, already in my ninth month. We will be giving birth soon. Throughout my pregnancy, Alexander has answered my questions with great sensitivity and care.
- 00:27
Mothers who have already given birth can understand how many questions arise, especially for people who want a natural birth and pregnancy and want everything to be as comfortable as possible. Support is very much needed.
- 00:51
Alexander always gave me that support. Even when I asked the same questions several times and it might have seemed a little silly or naive, he always answered, helped, guided and supported me.
- 01:06
I played Bukvitsa with him twice. That also helped me a lot and gave me strength.
- 01:15
So I sincerely recommend to pregnant women not so much Alexander’s services as simply asking him for advice. He will help find the words that matter to you personally.
- 01:38
I am sure that during the birth I will feel his energy.
- 01:48
We are planning for my husband to be with me during the birth, so we will be glad to receive that energy, care and support. Thank you again, Alexander, for always staying in touch, answering promptly and helping.
- 02:08
Despite time differences and the fact that we are in different countries. I am very grateful to you. Sending our warmest greetings and thanks.
How to discuss your own question
If supportive conversations matter to you, describe your situation and ask which non-medical format is currently available, who leads it, how contact works and what it costs. Elizaveta’s account does not establish the present terms of support.
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How does a text consultation differ from the support in this account?
The current €30 consultation is a personal exchange of messages with Alexander about one situation. It does not include support throughout pregnancy, involvement in a birth or medical advice. Agree how the messaging works and payment before starting.