Having a baby is truly one of the most exciting and precious times in your life.  And I wonder how you are feeling about what is ahead? Is there uncertainty about what to expect and what is going to happen? Are there questions about the changes you are going to experience? And perhaps there is fear... Fear about what having a baby means; fear around the whole birthing process; fear around how you can do this as a birthing woman and as a couple. As the birthing partner are you wondering how you are going to support your loved one throughout this journey to parenthood? Everyone that has ever had a baby will have a story they want to she are with you, and you often find it's some sort of horror story. A story about pain, exhaustion, and all the things that could or did go wrong... Like you need to hear that! This is a joyous time. What if your story was different? What if your story was one of calmness, empowerment, connection, control, immersion into a space that you were both completely in the moment and connected to each other and to your baby? How would that look? What would that feel like?  Just imagine an environment of dim lights, gentle music, warmth, quiet words of love and encouragement. Of feeling fully supported in your choices. Having the knowledge and understanding that your body is a powerhouse for birthing, and the belief that you can do this your way, all the while being fully supported by your people. Of being totally 'in the zone', working with your magnificent body, breathing your baby a world of calmness and love. Imagine that .... And you have a Hypnobirth. Hypnobirthing is about knowledge. Knowledge of how your body works and even more than that how your mind works and how you combine the two. It's about using powerful tools and techniques, having an understanding of the process of birthing and how you Immerse yourself into that process with confidence, understanding and focus.  It's about letting go of fear - fear of birthing, fear of 'will I be able to do this', fear of 'will I be able to help my partner through this, and how'; fear of all the things you may have been told, imagined or perceived; and of your beliefs around giving birth. It's about empowerment & confidence. Empowered in the knowledge that you know your body was designed to naturally give birth, empowerment in the knowledge that you are equipped with all the tools & strategies you need; empowered and trusting in your own ability. You will feel confident and assured that you will do this and that every step of the way your birth partner is right there beside you, supporting you, guiding you, keeping you focused, and advocating for you. You will have total confidence and trust in each other. Hypnobirthing is all this and so much more. You will have a most beautiful experience. Even if there are deviations from your preferences, you will still be confident and fulfilled in your experience.  When you hold your beautiful baby for the first time, you will experience such love, joy and pride in the knowledge that you directed your birth, you trusted yourself, your body and your baby. That you bought your baby into the world in a calm, gentle way. And as you cradle that precious little bundle, you will know beyond a doubt that this has been one of the most treasured and special moments of you lives.

When a mother and her birth partner are able to approach birth with a positive mindset, knowledge, good support and tools - then birth can be a beautiful and empowering experience.

​Imagine, the 'hynpo' part of 'hypnobirthing' refers to the hypnotherapy that we use to let go of fears and condition ourselves to release endorphins during our birth. With the help of hypnotherapy, the birth of your baby can be a more calm and relaxed experience, one where you are in the driver's seat, rather than feeling like a passenger. This is likely to reduce the need for interventions during your birthing. ​

If you are wondering why you should choose hypnobirthing, then looking through these following facts should help give you a clear answer.

A Hypnobirthing course...

Classes can be attended at any stage through pregnancy, however, 20 - 30 weeks is the ideal time to start. Parents find the hypnobirthing techniques to be down-to-earth, straightforward and easily learned. Classes are structured in a way that the support partner is encouraged to attend.