Hypnobirthing Antenatal Courses

Courses follow the tried and tested Katharine Graves hypnobirthing method, which is accredited by the Royal College of Midwives.

Over time I have added to the course and made it my own with more postnatal information (including feeding your baby) and lots of extra stories, tips and experiences of the local area thrown in.

I offer a comprehensive course which could be as a group or private course, as well as shorter private courses. There should be something for everyone!

Courses are taught either face-to-face, online or a mixture of the two.

The Comprehensive Course

This course is a full birth preparation course, so contains all the information you need to prepare for the birth and initial weeks after. You could take this course as a group or privately.

Some couples come with another antenatal course under their belt which is not a problem - there may be some covering of the same material, but often from a different angle and more in depth. There are also couples attending who have had a baby before, often looking for a different experience.

The course includes:

How our bodies are naturally designed to give birth
The influence of mind over body
Self-hypnosis techniques to help you get rid of any fears around birth
Breathing exercises, deep relaxations and visualisations to remain calm
Physical preparation for birth
Where to give birth and creating an ideal birth environment
The active role of your partner throughout
Birth positions and keeping comfortable (from rebozo to drugs)
The 'golden hour' immediately after birth
Getting feeding off to a good start
Understanding ‘the system’, decision-making and maintaining a sense of control
Tips for what to include in your birth plan
Surviving those first weeks with a baby or two!c

The Comprehensive Group Version

Group courses are great for meeting like-minded people in your local area and forging relationships that can create a vital support network. We set up a WhatsApp group so we can continue to support each other and arrange a meet-up for after the babies are born (see photo!).

We cover the syllabus over 12+ hours, split over 4-5 evening or weekend sessions. Most sessions are face-to-face, with 1-2 sessions on Zoom.

Courses are limited to six couples to ensure we have a relaxed environment and time for questions and discussion. £250 per couple.

These courses only run if we have the numbers, so please register your interest using the contact form at the bottom of the website so I know about you! You could also band together with others you know to help it happen :)

The Comprehensive Private Version

We would cover the same material over 10+ hours from the comfort of your own home. This might suit you if you are unable to make the group dates, would feel more comfortable in this setting or have particular issues to discuss, including previous birth trauma.

£450 per couple (£400 online).

Other Private Courses

The 5-Hour Intensive Course

We cover all the topics covered in the full course, but this version is super intensive and you should know it involves homework! It might suit first-time mums who have done another antenatal course or without time on their side, or second-time mums who have not done hypnobirthing before.

£250 per couple (£220 online).

The 3-hour refresher class

This is for couples who trained in hypnobirthing during their previous pregnancy and would like a refresher. The class would include a recap of how hypnobirthing works, how to facilitate labour, a debrief of previous births, and getting going again with some practice.

£180 per couple (£150 online).

Included in Each Course

The following course materials are provided:

The course handbook, which includes relaxation scripts, a short guide to aromatherapy, handy tips and trusty sources for more information
Access to KG Hypnobirthing relaxation audios
Selen Photography's offer of four complementary photoshoots with a free photo from each

After the course I am available to answer any questions or talk over anything you might have on your mind relating to your pregnancy, birth and initial few weeks together. I want you to have the best possible experience, so the end of that final class doesn't mean our relationship ends. Make the most of me :)