Pea in the Pod Hypnobirthing

Who is this for?

• Couples or pregnant women and their birthing partners who appreciate the major role of the partner and want to ensure they are as well-informed as the mum/birthing person.
• First time birthers, or those who have done it before.
• High risk/ low risk- it’s relevant to anyone having a baby.
• Those looking for a personalised course that’s tailored to their specific circumstances.
• Those leading busy lives who need to be able to pick their own times and dates for the sessions.

What you’ll learn:

• What your body is doing during labour and birth, and how it might feel: From the first twinge to the part when you’re holding your baby, and the bit after that (yep, there’s a bit after that!) I’ll teach you the science behind birth, including what’s actually happening when you have a contraction and the role that hormones play in birth.
• Pain relief: We will have an honest conversation about pain! How painful is labour? Why do we feel pain? What can we do about it? I give you practical tools and techniques to help reduce and manage pain, and we discuss the pros and cons of your medical pain relief options (drugs!). Whether you’d like to go drug-free, or gain some helpful tools for before you can access the drugs, or even if you’re not sure what you want, hypnobirthing will help.
• The role of the birth partner: Birth partners are equipped with practical and powerful techniques to help you feel more comfortable and help you cope with the mental and physical demands of labour. I’ll also help them to understand and embrace their integral role as your advocate during the birth.
• How to make decisions during pregnancy and birth: This includes information about how to navigate the maternity system and build really positive relationships with your caregivers. We’ll cover topics such as pain relief, induction, caesarean, choosing where to give birth and much more. If you and your birth partner like the idea of feeling ‘in control’ but also worry about ‘being difficult’ then I’ve got you! You can definitely choose to do things in your way and get on well with your midwife. I’ll show you how.
• Expecting the unexpected: We’ll discuss unplanned caesareans and how these can be extremely positive birth experiences with the right planning and mindset. As well as covering some key topics in detail, you’ll get the tools you need to make rational decisions, whatever comes your way. Hypnobirthing will both reduce your chances of needing an unplanned caesarean, and help you to have a positive experience if it is the best option for you.
• How to plan your positive birth: I’ll show you how to use the knowledge and skills gained on this course to create a birth plan that covers a range of scenarios so that you feel calm, confident and in control of your birth, whether it turns out exactly as you imagined or completely different.

What you’ll get:

• Hypnobirthing workbook
• Hypnobirthing relaxation MP3s
• My ongoing support from the moment you book.
• Welcome phone call when you book, so I can give you a few resources and help you get started on your practice straight away, even if we’re not meeting for a few weeks.

All sessions will take place in the comfort of your own home, or online (if you request this, or if you live too far from me! We will discuss this before you book).

The course is 8 hours. I suggest breaking this up into 4 sessions- but I can work round your needs!

Investment: £345
Please contact me to arrange your private course.