"Giving birth should be your greatest achievement, not your greatest fear" - Jane Weideman
The Birth & Baby Course is a complete antenatal education course, a one-stop-shop! Hypnobirthing is a holistic and evidence based approach to birth preparation, considering the mind as well as the body. Hypnobirthing is for everyone, no matter if it's your 1st or 4th baby and no matter what type of birth you are planning or hoping for. This course is especially designed to ensure your are left with all the knowledge and skills you need for an empowering and positive birthing experience. Learn everything you need to know about labour, birth and the newborn days!
BUILDING CONFIDENCE
Many parents-to-be approach birth with some anxiety and fear, which can prevent the body from relaxing and working the way it is designed to in birth. Hypnobirthing teaches skills and techniques to help release fears and build confidence, so that you are able to relax and look forward to your birth. This course will give you all the tools you need to approach birth with confidence and calm, allowing your body to do what it's naturally designed to do.
BUILDING KNOWLEDGE
On the course I will teach you everything you need to know about the physiology of labour and birth and what to expect afterwards, drawing from my extensive experience as a midwife (and a mum of 3!). You can pick my brain about all things birth! You will learn self-hypnosis and breathing techniques which will help you reach deep relaxation, the perfect state for your body to be in for labour and birth. Learn how to prepare your body for birth with exercises and positions that help your baby pass through the pelvis. We will discuss all of your options for birth and what may happen on the day so you are able to make fully informed decisions and there should be no surprises.
BIRTHING PARTNERS
Birthing partners are a hugely significant part of pregnancy, labour and birth experience and this course is tailored to include them. The course will ensure they are fully informed and ready to support and assist on the big day, making them feel empowered and helpful. Learn massage and relaxation techniques to help your partner through!
My aim is for you to leave fascinated by what you have learnt and excited for your big day!