Hypnobirthing Antenatal Classes
Honest - Empowering - Evidence-based
Balancing Birth Hypnobirthing is a full antenatal course for you and your birth partner, designed to help you feel calm, confident, and fully prepared to embrace labour and birth. Taught by an experienced midwife and hypnobirthing expert, this course blends practical knowledge with powerful mindset tools for birth.
This is a relaxed, engaging course where we explore everything you need to know to feel ready for birth - however you want it to look. You’ll learn tools and techniques to help make your ideal birth a reality.
Whether you're hoping for:
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a more comfortable birth with less reliance on medical pain relief,
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practical ways to cope in early labour,
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support and confidence in making informed decisions during a more medicalised birth -
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Although the benefits of hypnobirthing can feel like magic, they’re grounded in science and supported by evidence. And no—it’s not all incense and chanting! Hypnobirthing is modern, practical, and deeply empowering.
Not sure if it’s right for you? [Click here] to find out more about how hypnobirthing can help.
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What will i learn?
Everything you need to know to prepare for birth & beyond
Realistic,
practical and Engaging content
Feel empowered, prepared and ready to experience your birth with excited anticipation.
how your body
actually works
in labour -
work with it,
not against it
Tools to help you have a calmer, shorter and more comfortable birth
Relaxation & breathing techniques
Enjoy your pregnancy, and go on to have the birth that is right for you.
Feel ready to embrace parenthood
What clients have to say...
"I don't even know where to begin! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being the most amazing support we could have ever asked for.
As a sufferer of anxiety, I was always so scared of birth, and never thought I could do it. You made me feel safe & strong & that I could do anything.
You have a lovely way of talking to people & being very calm."
- Lou & Cal
Intensive Hypnobirthing Course
This course is 4 hours long, covering the essentials of hypnobirthing, with additional 1 hour Postnatal planning session online.
This course is ideal for someone nearing their due date or someone who has done another pregnancy class such as NCT or other traditional antenatal class, but wants to explore hypnobirthing in more depth.
Calm Caeseraen Birth Course
The benefits of hypnobirthing can be used to help you to prepare for your abdominal birth, empowering you so you can have a more calm and positive experience for both you, your partner and your baby.
This 3 hour course is for you if you want to get the best out of your Caesarean birth
What else is included?
A beautifully illustrated Hypnobirthing work book covering all the information from the course for you to refer back to and digest in your own time.
Birth partner scripts, positive birth stories and birth plan guide.
Visual relaxation aids and affirmation cards.
Powerful MP3 tracks for you to listen to and practice in the lead up to your birth
A welcome bag full of gorgeous goodies to help you relax and prepare for birth.
My on going support until the birth of your baby. I will be available via message or short chat should you need clarity on something, advice if your birth plans change, or you want a positivity boost!
(for more in-depth post course support a 'Power hour" session can be booked)
Access to the Balancing Birth closed Facebook group where you can connect with other local hypnobirthing mamas
What is Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is a method of staying calm, relaxed, and in control during labour and birth. It combines practical knowledge with simple yet powerful techniques to help you feel more confident, comfortable, and connected to what’s happening in your body.
You’ll learn:
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What’s actually happening in your body during labour and birth
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The hormones that drive the process—and how you can support them
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Why staying calm makes birth easier, safer, and more positive
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How your mind and body can work together, not against each other
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Once you understand how birth works, it all just starts to make sense. This understanding helps you trust your body, release fear, and work with the process, no matter what kind of birth you’re planning.
But what about the Hypno bit?
We get it—people often hear hypnobirthing and think of stage hypnosis or being put under some kind of trance. Or they assume it’s only for people planning a home birth.
The truth? Hypnobirthing is none of those things.
The name is a bit misleading! Hypnobirthing is actually a scientific, evidence-based approach to birth preparation. It’s about reprogramming any fear-based beliefs you’ve picked up about birth and replacing them with confidence, calm, and trust.
The ‘hypno’ part of hypnobirthing comes from the Greek word for sleep. You won’t be asleep—but the relaxation techniques you’ll learn can help you enter a calm, dreamlike brain state. This is where powerful mindset shifts take place, while you remain fully aware and in control.
Whether you're planning a hospital birth, home birth, or caesarean, hypnobirthing gives you the tools to feel empowered, calm, and supported throughout your journey.
The neuroscience behind hypnosis in pregnancy and birth shows us that when women use specific breathing techniques, positive visualisations, and self-hypnosis, the brain can begin to associate birth not with fear, but with safety and trust. This helps the body work as it’s designed to—naturally, instinctively, and with more ease.
Frequently Asked Questions
All of your Hypnobirthing questions answered.
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Does hypnobirthing replace the need for pain relief during labour?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.
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When can I use hypnobirthing?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!
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Does my birth partner need to attend the course with me?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.
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When is the best time to attend a hypnobirthing course?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.
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Do I need to be planning a home birth or birth centre birth to use hypnobirthing?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.
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Will hypnobirthing guarantee me a certain type of birth?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.
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Is hypnobirthing just for first-time mums?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.
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Can I do hypnobirthing if I’ve had a traumatic previous birth?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.