Hypnobirthing  Antenatal Classes

There’s no one “right” way to use hypnobirthing.

Some people find they can manage all the way through labour using just their breathing and mindset tools. Others choose to combine hypnobirthing with medical pain relief—and that’s absolutely fine too.

If you’re aiming for a drug-free birth, hypnobirthing will absolutely support you in that. But even if you’re open to pain relief, the techniques are invaluable—especially in early labour at home, on the journey to hospital, or while waiting to be assessed, when other options may not yet be available.

Anytime, anywhere - and not even just in birth!

Once you've learned the techniques, they’re yours for life. You can use them:

• In early labour at home

• On the way to the hospital or birth centre

• While waiting to be admitted

• On the induction ward or during caesarean birth

• Throughout active labour and birth

And beyond birth too! The breathing and relaxation techniques can support you during recovery—such as with after-pains, healing, or any emotional stress. Your birth partner can use them too!

Ideally, yes! Your birth partner plays a key role in supporting you - so learning together is incredibly helpful.

They’ll:

• Learn how to support you practically and emotionally

• Understand your birth preferences and how to advocate for them

• Gain confidence in the choices and decisions that may come up during labour

It’s very normal for birth partners to feel sceptical at first—but once they hear the science behind hypnobirthing, most are quickly won over!

If your partner can’t attend (e.g. due to work), a friend or family member is welcome to join you instead.

You can start from 16 weeks of pregnancy onwards. The earlier you begin, the more time you’ll have to practice and fully benefit from the techniques.

Early attendance can also help reduce anxiety and help you have a calmer pregnancy. Ideally, you’ll complete the course by 36 weeks, giving you time to practice before birth.

Although, if you’re near the end of pregnancy, don’t worry - my intensive course is a great option. But if you have time, the full course offers the most value.

Not at all! Hypnobirthing is for everyone -whatever your birth plan.

While home births and birth centres can support your physiology and birth hormones, hypnobirthing is just as useful for:

• Hospital births

• VBAC births

• Planned caesarean births

• Inductions or assisted births

The tools you’ll learn help reduce fear, build confidence, and prepare you to navigate any situation with calmness and clarity. Wherever and however you birth, hypnobirthing can help you feel more in control and supported.

No—hypnobirthing can’t guarantee a specific type of birth, because birth is naturally unpredictable. But what it can do is help you feel more confident, calm, and in control—whatever path your birth takes.

Many people who use hypnobirthing describe feeling empowered and positive about their birth, even when it didn’t go exactly how they imagined—because they felt calm, supported, and actively involved in every step.

Ultimately, hypnobirthing isn’t about striving for the “perfect” birth—it’s about preparing for the right birth for you, in whatever form that takes.

Not at all! Hypnobirthing is for anyone who wants to feel more calm, confident, and informed about their birth—whether it’s your first baby or your fourth.

If you’ve given birth before, hypnobirthing can:

• Help you prepare for a different kind of experience—especially if your last birth wasn’t what you hoped for.

• Offer new coping techniques to manage early labour or avoid interventions

• Give your birth partner more insight, and tools to support you with confidence

• Help you feel more in control if you’re planning a different type of birth (e.g. VBAC, caesarean, or home birth)

Every birth is unique, and hypnobirthing can support you in making this one feel more positive, empowered, and aligned with your choices.

Absolutely! - hypnobirthing can be especially helpful if you've had a difficult or traumatic previous birth.

Many people come to hypnobirthing after a previous experience that left them feeling anxious, out of control, or unheard. This time around, you're looking for a different experience - and hypnobirthing gives you the tools to help make that happen.

We can gently explore what happened last time (only if you want to), identify your fears, and work on reframing your mindset so that you feel more empowered and confident going into this birth. You’ll learn how birth works, how to advocate for your preferences, and how to stay calm and in control - even if things take an unexpected path.

Most importantly, hypnobirthing helps you rebuild trust in your body and feel supported in creating a more positive and healing birth experience.