YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

WHAT IS HYPNOBIRTHING?

Hypnobirthing is a complete birth preparation course that is effective in reducing the fear of childbirth.
It gives you the tools and techniques to make birth the best possible experience that’s right for you and to deal with whatever turns your birth takes.
It empowers birth teams to make informed decisions that are right for them and their baby.
It helps maximise on the natural processes of birth and give birthing hormones the best freedom to do what they do best, giving birth teams a clear understanding of how their body works and how to work with their body and baby.
It arms you with relaxation techniques for life.
It helps bust myths and fears around birth, freeing birth teams to really embrace their own birth experience.

WHEN SHOULD I START?

I recommend starting the course from 20 weeks, this gives you plenty of time to practice the skills you have learned and gain maximum benefit.

I HAVE GIVEN BIRTH BEFORE - IS THIS COURSE STILL FOR ME?

Our course is designed for first and second or subsequent births. The same principles and tools apply and we can tailor this to your unique situation. Each birth is unique and never the same.

I AM DUE ANY MINUTE NOW - IS IT TOO LATE?

I am certainly guilty of sticking my head in the sand for my second pregnancy and leaving decision making around antenatal preparation until the last minute! If you are approaching your estimated due date, we can offer a crash course designed for you - usually over two half days. Let’s talk about what would work for you and your birth team. It's never too late!

DOES MY BIRTH PARTNER HAVE TO ATTEND?

I strongly recommend that birth partners attend with you - this is because our courses include lots of content that helps support them in their role. It is so important that your birth partner is prepared just as well as you are and can create the safe space you need to birth your baby. You will learn a lot more about this on the course.

I recognise that birth partners could be a friend, a relative, acquaintance even! You may have planned to have a doula. You are welcome to attend with whomever you chose to have with you on the day of your birth.

If you choose to attend without another person that is absolutely fine and I can support you through this journey.

WHAT HAVE MOUNTAINS GOT TO DO WITH BIRTH?

Good question...check out my blog post on this here.