CLASSES I OFFER
No matter what you decide for the birth of your baby, be it a drug free home birth, or an elective caesarean, every birth can be positive. My classes aim to educate and empower you and your birth partner, removing the unknown and leaving you confident and free to enjoy the rest of your pregnancy, excited about your coming birth. Each course is tailored to your unique pregnancy and circumstances, jam packed full of unbiased, fact based antenatal information, as well as essential advice on your body, birth, and relaxation and breathing techniques.
THE COMPLETE HYPNOBIRTHING COURSE (PRIVATE 121 SESSIONS) - £395
The complete hypnobirthing course consists of 8 hours of antenatal and hypnobirthing education, usually taught over 4 x 2 hour sessions. These can be in person at my home in Sevenoaks, or online over Zoom.
What does the course cover?
The psychology of birth - how your brain affects labour and how to hack your hormones for birth
The basic physiology of birth - what happens to your body and your baby during each stage of labour
How to release any fears that may be associated with childbirth
Breathing techniques, visualisations and MP3’s to stay calm and relaxed during labour
How to prepare a birth plan so that you can be informed and in control of your birth
The pros and cons of interventions during labour, pain relief options and birth place choices
Your rights in pregnancy and birth - how to advocate for yourself
How to navigate birth should you require intervention or assistance
Positions to help you birth your baby more easily and comfortably
Induction of labour - reasons, risks, benefits, process and how to make it positive
Birth planning - how to write one and the risks and benefits of medical interventions, options for caesarean and more
What you will receive.
8hr Hypnobirthing course (in person or over a zoom online)
Client Manual
Hypnobirthing MP3s
Support from me right up til birth in case you have a question or need reassurance or reminders
THE HYPNOBIRTHING ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP (PRIVATE 121 SESSIONS) - £150
The 3 hour essentials workshop is a “lite” version of the full 8 hour programme. This is perfect for those couples who are short on time or budget, or perhaps due soon and have decided to take a class nearer the end of pregnancy. It can be delivered in one 3 hour session, or over 2 shorter sessions of 1.5 hours. This workshop can be taught person, or if you’re further away, online via Zoom.
What You Will Learn?
The basics of the physiology of birth
How to release any fears that may be associated with childbirth
Breathing techniques, visualisations and Mp3s to help you stay calm and relaxing during labour
How to promote the production of your birthing hormones
Tools to navigate birth should you require intervention or assistance
Birth planning - how to write one and the risks and benefits of medical interventions, options for caesarean and more
What you receive:
3hr Hypnobirthing Workshop (in person or online via Zoom)
Client Manual
Hypnobirthing MP3s
Access to me right up until birth in case you have any questions or need to chat
THE POSITIVE CAESAREAN WORKSHOP - £150
This workshop aims to support a pregnant person and their birth partner in planning for a positive caesarean birth. Whether you have already attended a Hypnobirthing course and were planning to birth vaginally but your circumstances have now changed, or you are electing to have a caesarean birth for personal choice or a medical reason, this workshop is for you. The workshop is aimed at anyone having an Elective Caesarean Birth.
During this workshop we will look at exactly what you can expect during the caesarean birth, how to prepare and how to support recovery afterwards.
What you will learn:
What is a Caesarean Birth?
Hypnobirthing basics to stay calm, relaxed and positive
How to release any fears that may be associated with a caesarean birth
Breathing techniques, visualisations and Mp3’s
How to promote the production of your hormones to promote bonding and feeding after a caesarean birth
The knowledge and power to navigate pregnancy & birth if things don’t go as you have planned/hoped
What happens before, during and after your caesarean birth and what to expect
Recovery tips
What you receive:
3 hours of face to face teaching and support either in person or online via Zoom
Hypnobirthing MP3s specific for a caesarean
A bank of downloadable resources to support you in writing your positive c-section birth preferences
THE COMPLETE HYPNOBIRTHING GROUP COURSE
This 4 week course is identical to the complete 8 hour course, but taught in a group with 3-4 other couples. Meet other expectant parents, learn about birth and join group WhatsApp chat for extra support. Sessions of 2 hours each, over zoom. Click here to see dates of the next courses.
Online group courses are £325