Hypnobirthing explained: Gain clarity, calm and confidence for a positive birth experience
Hypnobirthing is transforming the way modern, empowered women prepare for labour and birth. Over the last few decades, women have achieved incredible milestones - we can vote, pursue any career, and shape our own futures. Yet when it comes to birth, society still hasn’t caught up. Too often, women enter labour with fear, misunderstanding, and little knowledge, relying on strangers to make decisions for them.
Hypnobirthing changes that. It’s birth preparation designed for the 21st century - helping women reclaim their instinctual power, build confidence, and welcome their babies with courage.
At Bloom in Birth, my online hypnobirthing and birth coaching programme inspires women to trust their bodies, gain clarity, and birth their way.
What is hypnobirthing
Hypnobirthing is a unique birth preparation programme grounded in science yet taught in a simple, logical way. It recognises that relaxation is essential for labour to progress smoothly and that many factors can hinder it: environment, beliefs, expectations, and emotional state.
Through techniques that promote relaxation, release fear, and strengthen clarity, hypnobirthing teaches you how to work with your body, not against it.
What is the ‘hypnosis’ aspect of hypnobirthing?
Hypnosis is simply a state of deep relaxation with focussed attention. You’ve likely experienced it before: being absorbed in a book, captivated by a film, or “in flow” during a hobby.
In hypnobirthing, hypnosis is self-led. You hold the power. I guide you into relaxation, but you choose whether to take that journey. This process helps you release conscious and unconscious fears about birth, replacing them with positive beliefs. Fear is not our friend in labour - hypnosis helps you let it go.
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Benefits of hypnobirthing
Greater chance of having a positive birth experience
Shorter labour
Less likely to require intervention (induction, caesarean and instrumental births)
Confidence to trust your instincts as a new mother
Improved post-partum recovery
Empowered birth partners who know exactly how to support you
Feeling in control of your labour
Ability to make informed decisions for you and your baby
Increased pain threshold – yes really! A game-changer if you hope to avoid opioid drugs and / or an epidural.
Why hypnobirthing matters for first-time parents
I know what its like to feel overwhelmed at the thought of giving birth – I was so terrified that I didn’t even want to get pregnant!! I’ve been there and that’s why I designed my online hypnobirthing and birth coaching programme to cut through the noise. No jargon, no fear- just clarity, logic, and lightbulb moments.
Speaking from experience, hypnobirthing is the re-assurance that lifts the weight of uncertainty and doubts off your shoulders and allows you to concentrate on connecting and bonding with your tiny growing bundle of joy whilst you await their arrival.
Birth doesn’t have to be like the horror stories you’ve been told or the ordeal you see on TV. Many women (including myself) describe their births as transformational, powerful, and beautiful. Your mindset shapes your experience – and hypnobirthing shapes your mindset.
“I cannot thank you enough for your help and support throughout my pregnancy and the knowledge, power, and confidence you gave to both me and James with your course. My mum even said she doesn’t know what you did, but you were literally instrumental in changing my whole attitude towards birth. I don’t think I’d have had half the experience I did without you.”
Your baby’s birth day is one of the most important, significant days of your entire life so it goes without saying that birth matters…your experience matters…YOU matter. Hypnobirthing gives you the opportunity to prepare for this day to give you and your baby the very best start.
The role of birth partners: preparation for partners to support you during labour
Birth partners are vital, yet many feel unsure of their role. Hypnobirthing is as much for them as it is for you mama. I can vouch for my husband who was by my side for the entire labour - his calm, reassuring presence was such a powerful emotional support that I truly valued. Hypnobirthing empowers birth partners with the tools and the confidence to fully support you, enabling them to play an active role throughout your labour. My birth coaching programme ensures the birth of your baby is a shared journey, strengthening relationships and creating lasting beautiful memories.
Supportive Birth partner assisting mum with a TENS machine for pain relief
Birth partners play a vital role when they know how best to support mum.
When should I start a hypnobirthing course
The ideal time to begin a hypnobirthing course is between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy – this gives you plenty of time to practice the tools and techniques. But it’s never too late, so even if you’re nearing the end of your pregnancy, hypnobirthing can still make a meaningful difference.
Are you ready to begin your birth preparation journey?
Birth doesn’t have to be scary or overwhelming. With my holistic, engaging and straightforward programme, you'll rewire your mind so that on the day you go into labour, it knows deep down what your body has known all along, that you are beautifully designed to give birth. You'll trust in the process, surrender to the experience and let your body birth your baby.
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Meet your birth coach, Emily
I’m Emily - your birth coach, your mentor, your biggest cheerleader, your hypnobirthing expert and the person who wholeheartedly believes in you.
As a certified Hypnobirthing Practitioner, with personal experience of an empowered birth, a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Social Research, I’ve created a birth coaching programme like no other.
I understand what it takes to feel truly prepared for birth; not just in the physical sense, but emotionally and mentally too. Mindset is EVERYTHING when it comes to birth, so I give it the attention it deserves. Bringing together my psychological insight, research expertise, passion for mindfulness & wellbeing and unwavering dedication to empowering mamas, you can expect a unique and exciting birth coaching programme.
I see you, I hear you and I’m here for you.