
Full Private Hypnobirthing Course
In-person (North Lincolnshire) & online
Are you feeling apprehensive about giving birth?
Firstly, this is absolutely NORMAL.
But wouldn’t it be nice if you could drop the anxiety and feel calm, confident, and truly capable of giving birth.
I am here to help you achieve this.
Whether you’re planning to give birth in hospital, a birth centre, at home or in theatre (i.e., a caesarean birth) I am here to help you have your best birth.
Maybe you’re planning to have a natural birth, or maybe you imagine that you’ll take whatever pain relief is on offer. My role is to support you with YOUR wishes. There is no right or wrong way to give birth; the only thing that matters is your experience of it.
When women support women, amazing things happen
The reason I’m here, doing what I’m doing, is because I LOVE supporting women and making a genuine difference.
The thing that really lights me up is seeing a total transformation in the women I work with. As they drop the fear they’re holding, often becoming visibly ‘lighter’, they gain clarity and a sense of confidence they never thought they’d have.
Nothing makes me happier than when someone confidently shares a belief about birth that a few weeks prior was the complete opposite.
Many women leave my sessions in awe of their bodies and the way they’re perfectly adapted for childbirth. Yes, that’s right, YOU right there are incredible…I’ll guide you on a gentle journey as you understand the beautiful female body in all its glory.
Are you ready for a transformation?
Birth is just one day…we hear this a lot, right? But I believe that its so important to raise the bar from something women endure, to something to reflect on positively - the outcomes of labour and your experience of it will last a lifetime.
Many people say that as long as the outcome is a healthy baby, nothing else matters. But let me tell you, YOU matter. I would love nothing more than for you to come out of the other side of labour feeling super-powered, confident in your mothering instincts and proud of what you have done.
This is so much easier if you feel like you called the shots during labour, you were in control, you coped beautifully and you followed your instincts throughout the birth experience.
Preparing for your birth is one of the single most important things you can do during your pregnancy.
Not only will you be able to approach your birth with optimism and confidence - if anything unexpected crops up along the way, you can feel equipped to navigate the situation.
Many people feel they will just go with the flow when it comes to the birth of their baby. However, without a good understanding of the birth process and unbiased information about options, it’s very easy to let others make key decisions on your behalf.
I feel strongly that YOU, as an expectant parent should feel empowered to make choices about what is right for you and your baby…so it’s no surprise that this is a key aspect of a course with me.
My birth experience
The reason my course has such an emphasis on empowering you to make your own decisions is in part due to my own experience of pregnancy / birth.
I was SO thankful that I had prepared before reaching the end of my pregnancy. WHY? At 37 weeks pregnant, I was told I was ‘at risk’ due to the predicted size of my baby and my plans were no longer supported by the healthcare professionals. I won’t lie to you, I was really disappointed and it did throw me off (briefly!). I took matters into my own hands, did some research, used the hypnobirthing framework for decision making and then confidently made an informed decision that I was happy with.
My labour was incredibly beautiful, powerful, with no complications. I can wholeheartedly say that my experience of birth was positive (and many people don’t believe me when I say I’m excited to do it all again - not just yet though!).
I feel certain that if I didn’t go ahead with my own decision, things would have panned out VERY differently for me and my experience could have been a big contrast.
Things do crop up, pregnancy and birth can be unpredictable, but choosing to prepare beforehand and take care of what is within your control makes a positive birth experience so much more likely.
Just as I did, I want you to feel in control and confident to make decisions that feel right for you and your baby - ultimately YOU are the expert in your own body and I’m here to help you discover your potential. Together we can make a positive birth your reality.
Did you know that removing fear makes labour less painful?
Let me explain…
Many people don’t realise they have lots of unhelpful beliefs about birth that are hiding away in a ‘filing cabinet’ in their mind. Their only frame of reference for birth is likely to be what they’ve seen on TV, what other people have told them and what they’ve read about.
When it comes to actually giving birth, their mind will search for all the little bits of information it has stored up over the years about birth. If these things are negative, it’s likely that the mind will automatically go into a state of fear.
Fear is not our friend during labour - it causes the body to become tense. Tension makes it much more difficult for the birthing muscles to work as they should, which not only makes labour longer, but also causes the sensations of labour to feel more painful. These painful sensations then lead to MORE fear. This is referred to as the fear, tension, pain cycle.
During my hypnobirthing course, this cycle is explored in much more detail and addresses exactly HOW to remove any fears you have. Essentially, we will empty that filing cabinet of any fear-inducing beliefs about birth and refill it with much more helpful, realistic (and positive) beliefs.
Leaving the doubts and worries behind you will enable you to feel calm, and relaxed during labour, allowing your birthing muscles to work as they should which will hugely reduce any pain you experience.
Removing fear and reducing anxiety around birth and replacing these with calm, reassuring feelings will allow you to enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. Not only that, but you will also approach your labour with optimism. These things will have a positive impact on the wellbeing of you and your baby.
“Passionate about everything she does, Emily puts her all into absolutely everything. She does nothing by halves and is so knowledgeable.”
“I’ve been told I’m ‘high-risk’ - can I do hypnobirthing”
Absolutely…in fact, I would argue that its possibly even more important to be prepared and knowledgeable so that you can still have the positive birth experience you deserve.
Knowing that you’re high risk and have been told “you will be induced” or “be booked in for a c-section” should never make you feel like a positive birth is not possible - it is!
Becoming aware of the options you’ll be faced with so that your not in the dark, allows you to make informed decisions that feel right for you and your baby. You, the mother, are the key decision maker when it comes to birth, don’t let that be taken away from you. There are always OPTIONS, you’ll be surprised by just how many!
You will also learn many tools and techniques to make you feel more comfortable during labour.
A course based on connection, honesty and ‘real’ talk.
Being pregnant can bring with it a feeling of vulnerability you may not have experienced before. Talking about birth requires sensitivity, trust and openness.
Something that’s really important to me is building a real connection with every single person I work with. Throughout my course I providing a nurturing, safe space where I get to know you and your birth partner/s - your concerns, your preferences, your personality traits. This means that the journey we take throughout the course is as unique as you are.
We can have open and honest discussions about the intimate issues associated with birth. Maybe you’re worried about pooing whilst giving birth. Maybe you’ve heard the word perineum but have no idea what it is or what you should be doing to prepare it! Maybe you had a traumatic birth last time and need a little extra support and compassion.
I’m here for YOU!
You can always expect a warm welcome with no judgement, and I am a true believer that there’s no such thing as a stupid question - ask away…let’s get real!
“Like a ray of sunshine, Emily is always so positive, kind-hearted, friendly and compassionate.”
Are you a busy mum or professional who needs flexibility?
My courses are flexible and can accommodate for busy lifestyles. I also offer online courses if it’s more convenient and time efficient to work in this way. We can find days and times that work best for you, so that you don’t have to miss out on the incredible and transformative benefits of a hypnobirthing course.
Hypnobirthing course specifics:
What you’ll get:
10 hours of fun, friendly, and engaging tuition spread over 3 sessions - tailored to meet your specific needs.
A beautiful hard copy workbook to guide your learning and support your practice
4 powerful hypnobirthing audios to download and use throughout pregnancy and labour
A luxury gift to make the experience even more special
Ongoing support from me after the course - because questions don’t stop when the sessions end
A complimentary copy of Natural Parenting Magazine
Investment: £ 365
Flexible payment options available
Please read my terms & conditions before booking.
Alternatively you can sign up now with a £50 non-refundable deposit. The remaining course fee must be paid in full 7 days prior to the start date. You can request to pay in installments.
Gentle caesarean hypnobirthing course specifics:
What you’ll get:
4 hours of fun, friendly and engaging content which has been designed especially for those having a caesarean birth.
A beautiful hard copy workbook to guide your learning and support your practice
4 powerful hypnobirthing audios to download and use throughout pregnancy and labour
A luxury gift to make the experience even more special
Ongoing support from me after the course - because questions don’t stop when the sessions end
A complimentary copy of Natural Parenting Magazine
Investment: £ 275
Flexible payment options available
Please read my terms & conditions before booking.
Alternatively you can sign up now with a £50 non-refundable deposit. The remaining course fee must be paid in full 7 days prior to the start date.
Location
I live in the beautiful rural village, Winteringham, in North Lincolnshire. This is where I hold all of my courses and classes.
I provide a home from home experience; so you can feel safe, relaxed and at ease.
FAQs
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The ideal time to begin the course is between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy. The more time you have to practice the techniques and use the decision-making tools, the better.
However, please don’t worry if you are beyond this point in pregnancy, a course will still be hugely beneficial.
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My course is not just another antenatal course. It’s a unique birth preparation course that integrates the transformative tool of hypnosis, with unbiased simple-to-understand information about birth and your options, as well as providing you with many practical techniques to reduce pain during labour.
I go above and beyond to ensure that you feel confident and prepared to give birth. I believe you absolutely deserve to have the best birth possible, whatever that looks like for you and this is at the heart of my course.
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Birth partners have an extremely important role to play during labour. Many birth partners are unsure about what is required of them and it can leave them feeling like a spare part and wondering how they can help.
My course provides birth partners with important knowledge and practical tools to support mum throughout labour. Birth partners should not underestimate the difference they can make during labour.
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Have you had a wedding, big holiday, house purchase / renovations in the last few years - I bet these were a bit of an investment! But when it comes to birth, it seems to fall down the priority list even though it’s an equally life-changing, special and important day of your life.
I totally get it, pregnancy can be an expensive time and of course it's important to buy the essentials - the car seat, the crib, nappies and sleepsuits; but in my opinion being prepared for your birth is also a non-negotiable essential.
Instead of buying things you may never use (we’re all guilty of this!), invest in yourself to make a positive birth experience more likely. I bought a moses basket that my baby never liked (so we never used), yet every ounce of the hypnobirthing course I did was valuable.
Don’t start parenthood on the back-foot when you could start it feeling in total awe of your capabilities and supercharge your confidence in becoming a mother.
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I know from experience that birth can be positive and I really want this for you too. It saddens me that so many women approach labour full of fear, dread and a belief that its an “awful ordeal they just need to get through”. I’m here to change the narrative because I know that birth can be beautiful, calm and empowering.
If you’re ready to take the journey, I will guide you through a fully transformative and immersive experience that will change your whole perspective on birth, and dare I say it - leave you feeling excited to birth your baby.
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An online course will cover the basics for a better birth experience. But a hypnobirthing course with me goes way beyond this.
The power and transformation you will experience is very hard to put into words and doesn’t do it justice. But in simple terms, I will connect with you and your birth partner, get to know you both and we’ll discuss YOUR specific concerns, worries, gaps in knowledge and preferences. By the end of the course you will have a plan that is as unique as you are.
I offer ongoing support after the course has finished, so that if you have any wobbles or questions, you have someone to turn to.
I will provide you with accountability - a course is meaningless if you don’t complete it, or if you don’t practice the tools and techniques - I will practice them with you and help you to stay on track.
It's very easy for an online course to slip down your to-do list but attending with me will allow you the structure to complete.
A course with me allows you to ask as many questions as you need for a full understanding.
Finally, an online course does not offer you the same level of human connection and attention to detail that I offer.
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Of course you could and I would actively encourage it; there are some wonderfully inspiring books to support you to prepare for birth and beyond.
What you won't get from a book is the human connection you will get from me. I am committed to going above and beyond to provide a holistic, human experience which will stay with you for a very long time. It's all about the experience. Reading a cookery book is not the same as attending a cooking course with an esteemed chef. Reading a guide book about Paris is not the same as a romantic getaway with your loved on. It’s the human connection that makes a difference.
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The answer to this is a resounding YES!
Whenever i hear the words “I’m just gonna go with the flow when it comes to labour” it makes me feel uneasy. Going into birth “in the dark” is like is like showing up to run a marathon with no training and no map — your body has to do the work, but you didn’t have what you needed to feel ready or confident.
Preparing your mind and body for birth will only be positive; knowing all of your options and the choices you have will only give you more power; being inspired by the instinctual and incredible female body will only reassure you and having tools & techniques to manage your labour will only make it easier!
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