The Courses

I am proud to offer tailored one-to-one hypnobirthing courses for you and your birth partner(s) in southern Hampshire. Areas I cover include Southampton, the New Forest, Portsmouth, Fareham, the Hamble peninsula (Bursledon, Netley, Hamble), Warsash and Sarisbury Green, Hedge End, Fair Oak, Winchester, Eastleigh etc. Do get in touch if you are further afield however, as we can arrange something suitable for you. Spaces are limited, so if you have preferred dates please get in touch sooner rather than later.

Teaching privately gives me the opportunity to really get to know my clients, and gives plenty of time for questions and discussion. Another benefit of teaching 1-to1 is that I can tailor the course to suit your specific pregnancy journey. If your circumstances change during pregnancy, I can further adapt the course to suit your situation. You will also have my full support approaching your birth.

Currently I am offering my courses in person at your home, or online via live video call if preferred.

There aren't any hard and fast rules about when to start the course, but most of my clients tend to book in their course with me in their second trimester. Even if you've left things pretty late there are still options, so don't worry if you feel like you haven't got much time left! You can contact directly via phone or e-mail to organise dates.

All courses include a handbook and course handouts, access to relaxing mp3 tracks (please read on for details) to help you study and practice at home, and a Heavenly Hypnobirthing welcome pack (including exclusively designed birth affirmation colouring cards).

All prices are for the pregnant person and up to 2 birth partners attending; although not essential, I would strongly advocate your chosen birth partner(s) come along too! They will have a key part to play in your experience and won't just be sat on the sidelines eating all your labour snacks.

The Complete Hypnobirthing Programme

The full comprehensive course is 8 hours long and is a complete antenatal preparation and hypnobirthing course run as a private 1 to 1.

This normally runs as 4 x 2hr sessions, however I can teach the course over 3 sessions (2hr 40m each) if more convenient. This gives you the opportunity to practice in between sessions. Naturally this will be completely bespoke to your needs and entirely catered to your individual circumstances. Of course, should your circumstances alter between course sessions, for example if you are preparing for an elective Caesarean, I can adapt the course to reflect this.

Included in this course:

A comprehensive pdf handbook to support your home learning
Extensive relevant resources
Editable pdf birth plan document and pdf birth plan workbook
7 relaxing mp3s for you to listen to at home and during labour
Additional scripts available for your specific circumstances (e.g. induction, caesarean etc)
My ongoing support up to the birth

What is covered?

This is a loose guide, as I often adapt the course to suit your circumstances, and there is plenty of time for your individualised questions. Teaching privately means that I welcome any specific questions or topics you’d like to explore in more detail.

First session

The Science behind Hypnobirthing

Physiology of Birth – how everything works during labour

The Nervous System

How hypnosis for birth preparation works

Breathwork practice

Guided Relaxation

Second session

The Birthing Hormones
Positive Language for birth
The Pelvis
Biomechanical birth techniques (optimal foetal positioning)
Induction of Labour
Guided Relaxation

Third session

Releasing Negative Thoughts
Fear release relaxation
Relaxation Anchors
Birth Plan Preparation
Practical Preparation
Choosing your Birth Place
The Birth Environment

Fourth session

Birth Partners Role
Decision making and your rights in childbirth
Stages of Labour
Breathwork practice
Navigating different birth scenarios
Birthing your placenta
Immediate postpartum

Investment:

In person private course - £270

Online private course - £250

The HypnoBirthing Workshop

Are you fast approaching your 'guess' date?! Never fear, this condensed, private 3 hour course will cover the fundamentals of hypnobirthing and is ideal for those on a budget or can't commit to the full course. Perfect for those of you who are late into the third trimester! Or maybe you've booked onto other antenatal courses and would like to complement that learning with the positive tools and techniques of hypnobirthing.

Please note this is NOT the Complete Hypnobirthing Programme but will give you a wonderful understanding of the tools and techniques and how they can support you to have a positive birth.

Included in this course:

A comprehensive pdf handbook to support your home learning
Extensive relevant resources
Editable pdf birth plan document and pdf birth plan workbook
3 relaxing mp3s for you to listen to at home and during labour
Additional scripts available for your specific circumstances (e.g. induction, caesarean etc)
My ongoing support up to the birth

Investment:

In person course - £95

Online course - £85

The Positive Caesarean Workshop

I believe that Hypnobirthing can work in all birth situations to give you a positive experience, including elective caesareans. This course is unique in the local area for incorporating hypnobirthing techniques for Caesarean birth.

This 3 hour private workshop will give you the specific tools you need to have a positive caesarean birth. We will talk through what to expect, specific hypnobirthing techniques (including a Caesarean specific relaxation) to help keep you calm, birth planning, recovery and a lot more.

This workshop also has Caesarean specific resources to help you prepare. You will get a Positive Caesarean pdf workbook, birth plan and 3 hypnobirthing mp3s to support your practice, as well as a welcome pack and my ongoing support up to the birth. Please get in touch to arrange a convenient date.

Investment:

In person course - £95

Online course - £85

THE POSITIVE BIRTH PLAN WORKSHOP

How does 2.5 hrs of one to one guidance and support to help you fine tune your birth plan sound?!

Maybe you've committed to other courses, maybe you're rapidly approaching your guess date, and you haven't done anything yet to prepare for the imminent arrival of your baby? Or maybe you have a specific situation and want to discuss your options thoroughly.

This condensed workshop over one session will focus in on your birth choices, open your eyes to what is possible, relax you with a guided pregnancy hypnosis at the end - and you'll have the benefit of a load of extras too:

Free, editable birth workbook and detailed plan for you to adapt as you wish
We'll discuss different birthing scenarios such as Induction and Caesarean
Cover comfort measures and procedures
Discuss all important birth rights & informed consent
...and you can ask me all your birth questions!

Get in touch if you'd like to have more knowledge and information to hand as you prepare for birth!

Investment:

In person course - £75

Online course - £65

RefreSher Hypnobirthing Workshop

Have you used hypnobirthing previously? What we cover in this tailored course will depend on many factors, such as how you prepared for the birth of previous baby/babies, how you felt about those experiences and how you are feeling in your current pregnancy.

These are private sessions, please get in touch to arrange a suitable date and for pricing.

All of my private one to one sessions have the benefit of being tailored to your given situation, and are ideal if you'd prefer a more intimate course or have specific requirements, such as working through previous birth experiences.

To book on a course, I require a non-refundable £50 deposit with the remainder due no later than a week before the course starts.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Whichever course you choose, I'm looking forward to working with you at this exciting time in your life!