Hypnobirthing

Antenatal & Birth Prep Education

Antenatal education with me encompasses hypnobirthing techniques, a full birth prep for body and mind, alongside the knowledge I have gained through supporting so many women as a birth and postnatal Doula.

As well as preparing yourself of your options and the anatomy of birth, learning to be able to harness the strength of your mind to facilitate utter relaxation to allow your body to do exactly what it was made to do is just as key.

I am so proud to say I am a Wise Hippo Instructor, the training of which is accredited by the Royal College of Midwives.

This programme goes beyond just hypnobirthing, offering you tools for life. I can teach you how to trust your instincts and make decisions that are right for you in a calm and confident way, whilst allowing yourself to be guided by your emotions instead of controlled by them. It’s time for you to take control of your birth & beyond.

The course includes downloadable MP3s to support your practice and a comprehensive video library taking you from antenatal through to postnatal exercise support.

Full 8 hour course: £450, including follow up mindset check in session.

Refresher/condensed courses start at: £200.

I believe wholeheartedly this is what your body was meant to do. I believe in birth & I believe in your body’s ability to birth.

How can I support you?

Have a look at what’s covered and let me know if it’s the kind of thing that makes you want to take control of your birth… topics we will cover include:

  • The picture of childbirth today - who’s who in the healthcare system & who you might meet along the way

  • Acknowledging pain & understanding the physiology of birth and the impact of fear

  • The mind / Body connection

  • The impact of the media & others and how we can change the narrative

  • Relaxation – how to become mentally, physically and emotionally relaxed.

  • Breathing techniques & taking control of your birth

  • Anchoring all the wonderful emotions you need for the hormones of labour to be established

  • Establishing a practice routine

  • Comfort measures totally tailored to you and how YOUR body works

  • Exploring interventions and what your Plan a, b, c and d might look like

  • Active birth positions to promote a positive labour

  • Massage techniques and other touch to help your partner be the best they can be for you

I predominantly teach privately so I can make the sessions bespoke to your requirements and needs but if you are interested in a group course, please get in touch as I will be as flexible as possible.

What People Say

  • “Laura has the rare ability to bring warmth and positive energy to any room and connect with people in a real and meaningful way. As I prepared to welcome my son, she helped me create a calm, safe and empowered space which would become my haven during birth. It was her voice that kept me grounded and enabled me to welcome my baby into the world in the way we wanted – with love”
    August 2020.

  • “As a first-time father-to-be, I wanted to support my wife’s journey to motherhood at the same time as feeling informed and ready myself. Laura was fantastic at sharing the facts around pregnancy and birth in a straightforward and accessible way, as well as providing practical tips on how I could really turn up and make a difference for my wife. Understanding that I play an important role…. "
    August 2020.

  • “Hypnobirthing was a new concept to us with baby no.3 but from the 1st session Laura made us feel completely relaxed. Her patience and knowledge helped make our sessions easy to understand/relate to and her excitement and support has just made me so excited for the big day, I know how ever our birth turns out my husband and I have learnt the skills to stay in control and work as a team….”
    January 2017

  • “After a premature birth with our 1st baby, Laura helped us revisit and reflect on our complete experience in a positive way helping to prepare for the arrival of our second child. Emotionally this was a great help along with the relaxation techniques that certainly made the final pregnancy weeks, labour and birth completely different this time around. She is such a strong positive person who’s encouragement and….”
    December 2016

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My Top Tips for your Pregnancy

  • Hypnobirthing with @birthmotherme

    Inform yourself

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  • Active Birth @birthmotherme

    Understand the physiology

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  • Do the work

    Put in the practice and work towards your birth through daily relaxation and physical preparations.

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