Service Description

What is Hypnobirthing? Firstly, hypnobirthing isn't about being hypnotised, and I'm certainly not going to have you clucking like a chicken! Hypnobirthing gives you practical techniques to help you feel calmer, more confident and better prepared for labour and birth. I don't teach one "right" way to hypnobirth. What works beautifully for one woman might drive another woman mad! We'll try different things and discover what works for you. And I don't promise you the "perfect birth". Birth can be unpredictable. You might choose pain relief, your plans might change, or you may need intervention or a caesarean birth. None of that means you've failed at hypnobirthing. My aim is for you to approach birth with a toolkit of familiar techniques that can help you feel calmer, more confident and supported - however your birthing journey unfolds. What will we do? Over four private 90-minute sessions, we'll gradually build you your own hypnobirthing toolkit. We'll look at baby's position and the pelvis, how your birth environment can affect how you feel, breathing techniques, relaxation, visualisation, massage, music, scent and other practical tools. You'll have plenty of opportunity to try things. Some techniques you'll love. Others you may decide aren't for you - and that's absolutely fine. If you're planning to have someone accompany you during labour, your partner/birth supporter is very welcome to join us. They'll learn how they can support you too - not by trying to "make" you relax, but by understanding the things that help you feel calm, safe and supported. What's included? . Four private 90-minute live sessions . Your partner/birth supporter is welcome to attend . Your hypnobirthing eBook . Relaxation scripts and practice materials . Ideas and exercises to help you build your own personalised labour toolkit . Support from me between sessions if you have questions Our sessions are relaxed and informal. Ask questions, tell me if you're worried or feel something doesn't work for you. There are no prizes for the best hypnobirthing student. I just want you to finish the course feeling more prepared for birth than you did when we started. And if we get to the end of our four sessions and I feel you need a little more time, we'll arrange an extra catch-up at no additional cost. I'm not going to leave you feeling unprepared just because we've reached the end of Session 4.