Hypnobirthing

I decided to train to be a Hypnobirthing practitioner after supporting clients, as a Birth Doula, who were using Hypnobirthing techniques. I experienced at first hand the amazing tools it provides both to the woman in managing her labour and birth, but also for the partner who is able to understand fully their role, and how best to support the woman as their birth partner.

Hypnobirthing

I decided to train to be a Hypnobirthing practitioner after supporting clients, as a Birth Doula, who were using Hypnobirthing techniques. I experienced at first hand the amazing tools it provides both to the woman in managing her labour and birth, but also for the partner who is able to understand fully their role, and how best to support the woman as their birth partner.

How it works

You may already know a little about Hypnobirthing or hypnosis. It has been used for many years to help access the subconscious and change positively a person’s emotions, fears, beliefs and anxieties to name a few.

In order to have success in hypnosis, a person must first be deeply relaxed. It is this relaxation and the ability to calm yourself that is one part of Hypnobirthing that is so beneficial in childbirth.

When we are relaxed and calm, we are not releasing the hormone adrenalin which, although is important in some parts of labour, it creates many other issues in childbirth if it is produced at the wrong time. It is also often related to a long and stop/start labour and the possible use of intervention.

Keeping calm has huge benefits for you and your baby. When we are deeply relaxed, the important hormones that are key to helping us manage the sensations of childbirth, and also the progression of labour, can flow freely.

I trained with The Mama Serene Independant Practitioners Training Pregramme,where practitioners are able to write their own course and not be tied to a specific structure. It is my voice that you will hear on the hypnosis scripts, which I feel is important as it is a voice that after the course feels familiar to you. I teach private 1:1 courses with your partner so that I can truly tailor the course specifically to you. I work with you and your concerns and concentrate on those areas that are important to you in your pregnancy and preparation for birth.

Hypnobirthing Classes

In the classes I give you the tools to help you with managing your labour and any challenging situations, as well as how to work together with your partner through your pregnancy and preparing for the birth of your baby, and the early days of
parenting.

Hypnobirthing can support you and your partner however you birth your baby and whether your plans end up changing antenatally, or during your labour. A positive experience and to feel that you were the one making the decisions, whenever possible, and in control of your birth is so important.

Hypnobirthing is not just beneficial in pregnancy and childbirth though – it is a tool that can be used throughout your life to enable you to deeply relax, feel calm and cope with challenging situations.

Here are just some of the benefits Hypnobirthing can bring:

It promotes a physiological birth
The length of labour can be reduced
The anxiety around birth can be reduced
It can help you feel in control and able to use your instincts
It proves a greater understanding of birth for your partner and how they can support you
Helping you work with the contractions rather than suffer from them
It reduces the C section rate
There may be less need for pharmacological pain relief
There tends to be reduced medical intervention
It helps to give a positive experience of labour and birth
It promotes a calmer baby and birth

Feet of a newborn baby in the hands of parents. Happy Family onc

I like to teach Hypnobirthing with the person you have chosen to be with you through your labour and birth. This gives them the tools to be able to best support you as well as the skills not only to calm you, but them themselves.

However, this is a personal choice and of course there are situations
where the birth partner prefers not to, or is unable to attend classes. There are also some who prefer not to have a birth partner.

My classes can be in person, virtual or a combination of the two. As all my courses are private, I can offer these classes at a time that suits you, whether this be in the daytime, evening or over several weekends. The classes are divided up into 3-4 sessions depending on the session length that feels comfortable for you. I can also offer a refresher session for those who have already
done a Hypnobirthing course.