HypnoBirthing classes

HypnoBirthing is designed as a structured but informal class format that teaches about the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of birth and simple but specifc self hypnosis, relaxation and breathing techniques for a better birth.

You'll learn how to release the fears and anxieties you may currently have about giving birth or how to overcome previous traumatic births. HypnoBirthing lets you discover and experience the joy and magic of birth - rather than the horrifc ordeal everyone else seems hell-bent on telling you about.

Most importantly, you'll learn how to put yourself back in control of your birth.

In short, HypnoBirthing allows you to experience birth in an atmosphere of calm relaxation, free of the fear and tension that prevents the birthing muscles of your body from functioning as nature intended them to.

• Breathing techniques that actually help the birth.
• How to massively reduce the need for medication.
• How to be confident and informed when dealing with the medical staff - when to question, what to ask...and when it's time to let them take charge.
• Most importantly, you'll know how to relax and stay calm and in control - regardless of what's happening around you.

• Considerably shorter labour and birthing.
• Significantly fewer surgical births.
• High number of comfortable, natural births with no technological assistance.
• Highly energized mums in good spirits following births that are calm and gentle.
• Instead of your husband or partner being a helpless onlooker, they become a central part of the birthing process.

My experience of being a doula/ birth partner and actually being there supporting couples during birth at home and hospital, not just talking about it.

My experience of being a nurse for 17 years, understanding hospitals and staff and how they work.

I have taught HypnoBirthing for 8 years.

Having had four births myself using relaxation and hypnosis. First hand experience on how different techniques can work.

Being a qualified Hypnotherapist so I have extra experience on how hypnosis works and how to change techniques to suit different people.

The HypnoBirthing group course is in 4 sessions of 3 hours and one private session to write your personal birth plan and have personal time to discuss your needs for the techniques and extra practise. The groups are kept small, only 3 or 4 couples as this gives more time to discuss and makes it more personal.

The course includes, the Marie Mongan book and two cds, folder with handouts, scripts, posters etc for you to keep at each session, refreshments, personalised birth plan and HypnoBirthing plan, email and phone support 24 hours until you have you baby no matter when you do the course and an extra free session if you feel you still need more help. Extra birth companions welcome to join the classes free of charge. For current dates and prices please the costs page.

Private one to one course are available too which includes the same as above.

I am avaliable to support the techniques during the birth as Hypnotherapist and Doula.