private Antenatal & Hypnobirthing course

  • ANTENATAL & HYPNOBIRTHING COURSE

    Bringing together my extensive experience as a doula attending births and knowledge as a birth educator to provide you with an 8 hour comprehensive course to prepare you for birth and life after having a baby.

    £450

  • REFRESHER course

    For those who have birthed before, I offer a 4 hour course. This will incorporate a combination of the topics below, tailored for you so that you get the most out of our time together.

    £225 | £165 (Online)

"Emily's passion for this subject area is so clear, and it is amazing to hear her talk knowledgeably about so many different areas”
— First time parent

WHAT WE COVER ON THE COURSE

birth preparation

  • How we see childbirth now  and how this impacts mindset
    Birth Physiology (how labour actually works)
    Your birth partners role
    The stages of labour  and what to expectription

  • About Hypnobirthing - so we actually understand the science
    Why addressing fears is essential when preparing for birth
    Creating Positive Affirmations and other mindset practices
    Hypnobirthing tools and techniques
    Breathing techniques - understanding the power of the breath

  • Choosing where to give birth
    What makes a great birth environment
    How to use all the tools you have learnt in all birth settings
    Your birth tool kit

  • What actually is the pain we might experience during labour
    Pain relief options and how to find comfort
    Understanding interventions and the choices you have 
    Induction of labour - why it may be offered and what’s involved
    Caesarean birth - what to expect and supporting you and baby

  • Biomechanics - understanding how to work with your body
    Movement and positions
    Massage for labour
    Preparing your body in pregnancy
    Decision making tools and advocacy
    Creating our Birth Tool Kit ription

POSTNATAL preparation - optional extra (2.5 hours: £85 | £60 online)

(please note this is a reduced rate when booking this in addition to the full or refresher Course)

  • Why we should respect The Fourth Trimester
    'Matrescence' and becoming a parent
    The changes that occur and navigating your new normal
    Physical healing and recovery
    Navigating decisions and knowing where to get support
    The importance of a postnatal plan and a template to use

  • Womb to world and supporting their transition
    What’s normal and managing expectations
    Recognising their cues and soothing 
    Newborn sleep and strategies for optimising your sleep
    Practical tools and discussion around bathing and nappies
    Sling wearing practice - you're welcome to bring one to try out!

  • How milk production works and the hormones involved
    Getting breastfeeding off to a good start
    Latching and positions
    Knowing the signs that feeding is going well
    Recognising a problem and where to get support
    Information on Bottle feeding | Comi feeding | Expressing milk

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 8 hours together in your home (over 3 or 4 sessions)

  • or 4 hours in your home or online when booking the refresher course

  • 2.5 hour Postpartum Planning course (optional extra)

  • Comprehensive hypnobirthing course, antenatal and postnatal preparation in one

  • Access to my online Members Library where you will find further information, documents, blogs and videos to support you

  • “Hypnobirthing - Breathing in short pants”, a five star rated book by Dani Diosi (included with full course)

  • 5 Hypnobirthing tracks (the continuity of hearing my voice after completing the course is hugely beneficial to mindset)

  • Printed and digital course companions, so everything I cover is there to refer back to - you only need to make notes if you want to!

  • My ongoing support - you can reach out to me anytime with your questions

  • "The single best decision I made throughout my pregnancy was to sign up for a hypnobirthing course. Emily is an incredible person who taught me how I had the strength within myself to calmly and confidently birth our baby"

    Birth centre, first baby

  • "It was the most overwhelming, empowering feeling and the most positive birth experience! I went from being terrified of having a baby to being excited to do it again!"

    Delivery suite, first baby

  • "Although caesarean wasn’t ever our plan A, I still feel that she was born in as calm and relaxed a way as possible"

    Caesarean birth, first baby

  • "I can’t thank you enough for changing my mindset on birth. Without your hypnobirthing course, we would not have had the positive, magical birthing experience we had"

    Delivery suite, first baby

  • "We had an amazing birth experience this time round. We really wouldn’t have had such a positive birth experience without the awesome positive birth preparation tools and guidance you provided us with!"

    Home birth, second baby

ready to book?

If you’d like to book please complete the contact box below and let me know your estimated due date and where you live. We can then chat through options for dates and times. Alternatively you can email me directly here.

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