So, what is it exactly?
Hypnobirthing is a full antenatal education, using breathwork, relaxation techniques, and mindset tools to work with your body rather than against it. It’s based on the idea that fear and tension make birth more painful, so if you can reduce those, you’re on track for a smoother, more comfortable experience.
Think about it: when you’re scared, your body tenses up. Your heart races, your breathing becomes shallow, and everything feels more intense. Now apply that to birth – tight muscles and fear-fuelled adrenaline aren’t exactly helpful when you’re trying to birth your baby!
Hypnobirthing teaches you to stay in control of your breath, manage discomfort, and trust your instincts. And no, it’s not just for people planning a home birth in a candle-lit living room, it’s useful for ALL births. So, why should you consider hypnobirthing?
Less fear, more confidence – When you understand what’s happening within your body and how to work with it, birth feels far less scary.
Better pain management – Using breathing techniques, guided relaxations, and visualisation, can help reduce pain and tension during contractions.
Fewer interventions – Being calm and feeling in control means you’re more likely to have a birth that progresses at a natural pace, reducing the need for medical interventions like epidurals which can slow and stall labour.
Partner power – Birth isn’t just about the pregnant person, it’s a team effort. When a birth partner feels prepared and empowered, they become an active part of the birth experience. Hypnobirthing gives them the tools to step up, support, and advocate when needed.
Positive birth experience – Even if things don’t go to plan, hypnobirthing gives you the tools to navigate your birth with calm and confidence, no matter what twists and turns arise. It’s not about achieving a particular type of birth, it’s about supporting you to have the experience you feel most comfortable with.
Is it all just positive thinking?
Not at all! While mindset magic is a huge part of hypnobirthing, it’s not about pretending birth is going to be easy or pain-free. Instead, it’s about changing your relationship with pain. Rather than seeing contractions as something to be feared, you learn to breathe through them, and turn your pain into power. Think of it as pain with a purpose.
And let’s be honest, hypnobirthing cannot guarantee you a particular type of birth experience, no one can. But it does give you the tools to handle whatever comes your way with confidence and calm.
Who is hypnobirthing for?
EVERYONE. Whether you’re a first-time parent or preparing for your fourth baby, hypnobirthing is for you. Whether you’re planning a home birth, hospital birth, water birth, epidural, induction, or caesarean, I can provide you with an abundance of useful tools to help you feel more prepared and empowered.
Birth isn’t something you have to endure, it’s something you can own, embrace, and even enjoy. Hypnobirthing is about giving you the confidence to step into birth without fear, without tension, and with the tools to make it a positive, powerful experience.
