If you need the course to fit in around your diary or you prefer more of a one-on-one, personal approach – tailored to your specific needs.
Interactive and friendly online group classes where you can come together with like-minded couples to fully prepare for a positive birth experience.
For parents and babies from newborn to pre-crawling – can help with bonding, relaxation, sleep and colic discomfort.
Interactive and friendly online group classes where you can come together with like-minded couples to fully prepare for a positive birth experience.
My husband and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Emma to prepare for the birth of our first baby. Emma’s classes were both informative and relaxing and we both feel so prepared for a peaceful, natural birth at home, thanks to our HyponoBirthing practice. If you’re interested in HypnoBirthing, I would highly recommend working with Emma.
Emily, Berkhamsted
I couldn’t thank Emma enough for teaching me and my husband the art of Hypnobirthing. Even though I ended up being induced I still used the the Hypnobirthing method and had an incredible natural birth. I couldn’t recommend Emma enough, thank you!
Louise, Tring
Emma has a warm and intuitive teaching style. She guided me through my pregnancy and helped me overcome my birthing fears and have the most empowering and rewarding birthing experience. I actually enjoyed it. For that I am hugely thankful.
Sarah, Berkhamsted
The environment was positive and welcoming. The hypnobirthing course was informative, educational and provided us with the tools to have at the birth. I feel more knowledgeable and confident and my partner is now more involved in the process. We feel excited for the birth
Clare, Watford
I just want to say a massive thank you, the hypnobirthing skills you taught us on the course were invaluable during the birth. It gave us so much confidence, the whole experience was calm, anxiety free and positive.
Jessica, Leighton Buzzard
The course was really informative and I learnt so much about birth that I never knew. It was lovely to discuss concerns and other ideas for birth with other couples. I feel a lot calmer and positive about giving birth and more confident that I can handle whatever happens during our birthing experience. I have enjoyed the relaxations so much. I am glad I have plenty of them to listen to before our birthing day.
Amelia, Leighton Buzzard
I did not have any type of pain relief at all and the sensations I had were completely bearable. Iain was also really great, he stayed in control and calm, did the soft touch massage and was generally very soothing. I put my amazing birth experience down to the hypnobirthing lessons and doing the relaxations and birthing affirmations (almost) daily, so thank you for teaching Iain and I the skills we needed to make that happen.
Penny, Rickmansworth
Just to say many thanks. Had it not been for hypnobirthing, I would have not survived! Our baby Eden was born 23rd December and using the hypnobirthing tools saved me! I got to full dilation within 3 hours of the first sign of labour and the breathing literally took the pain away like an anaesthetic would, I was surprised how powerful it was. I cannot emphasise enough the empowerment, confidence, vital knowledge and coping tools that I gained from hypnobirthing. I rarely recommend courses but this is a must for every woman. To be candid I would advise this course is taught to every mother-to-be as standard, simply to equip women with the physical, emotional/mental skills & techniques required to undergo the powerful experience of childbirth; and to access the inner strength required for such a feat!
Zohar, Tring
The tools that you learn with Hypnobirthing can really help give you the confidence to have a home birth. If you prefer to (or are advised to for medical reasons) give birth in hospital, Amersham is located about 20 minutes’ drive from Stoke Mandeville hospital. In addition to the labour ward, there is a birth centre attached to the hospital which women can opt for if there are no special circumstances. There is also a stand-alone birth centre in High Wycombe which is more of a home from home environment and is not as busy as the hospital. You can contact the hospital and birth centre to book a tour. Click on the link below for more information:
Aylesbury Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Wycombe Birth Centre, Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 2TT
HypnoBirthing is a wonderfully therapeutic experience for women, their babies and their birthing partners and helps women throughout their pregnancy, birth and beyond. Here is a list of other therapies and services in addition to Hypnobirthing in Amersham which are also very helpful for pregnancy and birth and compliment the HypnoBirthing course well.
National Breastfeeding helpline – Tel: 0300 100 0212
NCT Breastfeeding Line (8am-10pm)- Tel: 0300 33 00 771
Luci Lishman & Susie Samuels, Chiltern Breastfeeding
Wycombe NHS Breastfeeding Clinic
It’s important to connect with your body and your baby during pregnancy. Your body is your baby’s home for 9 months, after all! Pregnancy Pilates is tremendously beneficial for you and your baby and the classes are conveniently located just upstairs from the HypnoBirthing classes in the Flint Barn, so you can easily go from one to the other on a Wednesday evening.
Alice, Bucks Pilates
Pregnancy yoga is highly advantageous to future mums as it helps to regulate breathing and calms both mind and body. Choi van Rest and Nicola both run courses which are a great chance to get involved with pregnancy yoga on a long-term basis.
Choi van Rest, Pregnancy Yoga
Massage allows tissues and muscles in your body to be manipulated by applying different amounts of pressure. If you’re suffering from back problems or neck ache, joint pains or general stress, massage can be a fantastic and inexpensive treatment. Gentle massage can also benefit newborns immensely.
Barnado’s, Baby Massage
Emma James, Therapeutic Massage
Reflexology can help to induce labour and can also help with many problems that women might face during pregnancy, the main ones being general aches and pains or swelling. Reflexologists use pressure points in your hands, face, and feet to connect with different parts of your body.
Osteopathy is an alternative medicine that concentrates on your bone structure and muscles. By moving and massaging sore joints or muscles, osteopathy can be highly beneficial in treating any aches and pains. Cranial osteopathy is also recommended for newborns as a way to realign their bodies after birth.
Michael Thornton Osteopathy Practice
Gerhard-Stangl-do, Orchard Clinic Amersham
Homeopathy is a natural form of medicine which triggers the body’s system of healing. The remedies are aligned to specific symptoms. It should never be used as a substitute to medical advice given to you by your GP, however homeopathic treatments have been known to help with many pregnancy problems. You can also use homeopathic kits as an alternative to traditional pain relief during labour.
Collette Rix, Chiltern Homepathy
Carolyn Setterfield, The Tree House Homeopathic Clinic
Amatsu is a Japanese soft tissue therapy which focuses on aligning your body and can help with everything from joint and muscle pains to stress and anxiety. It works by looking at your body as a whole and helping to correct any imbalances. There are no Amatsu classes that take place in Amersham, however, two very good Amatsu therapists are located in nearby Chesham.
We’ve all seen photographs of acupuncture and thought the process looks a little daunting! However, the procedure is relatively painless and the treatment can help chronic pains, stress or anxiety and nausea amongst other issues women face during pregnancy. The Orchard Clinic and Osteopathy Practice both offer acupuncture sessions.
Michael Thornton Osteopathy Practice
Doulas are women who care for pregnant women throughout their experiences of pregnancy and new motherhood. They can provide advice or friendship, as well as being your birthing partner or just a general shoulder to cry on when times are tough!
Dawn Powell, Birth Blessings
Sonia Wilkinson, Birth Doula
From cravings to morning sickness, recommendations of folic acid to iron supplements, nutrition can be a confusing part of pregnancy and can see you face many different issues. Nutritional therapy uses blood samples and any symptoms you have to identify just what your body needs throughout your pregnancy. You and your baby will both benefit!
Lisa, Amersham Nutrition
Read more about hypnobirthing on our ‘What is Hypnobirthing’ page, available on the website.
A completely pain free birth is possible with hypnobirthing, however it cannot be guaranteed. Having said this, I did some research into my classes and found that 70% of the women who took my classes reported that they did not require any other form of pain relief. You can read about their experiences on my blog.
Any drugs that you use during the birthing process will be passed on to your baby. Hypnobirthing equips you with the necessary skills and techniques to facilitate a natural birth. Going drug-free reduces the risk of drugs being passed to your baby. Furthermore, the use of epidurals prolongs your birthing time, and also your recovery period.
The best time to sign up for Hypnobirthing Classes Amersham is between your 20th and 30th week of pregnancy. Should you be past 30 weeks, you can still reach out to me at Hypnobirthing Amersham and I will find the right course for you.
As with any skill, deep relaxation and hypnosis require sufficient practice to execute them effectively. The 4-week course enables you and your birth companion to feel fully prepared and relaxed as you approach your due date.
Any woman who is looking to feel more prepared and confident about birth is eligible. I teach first-time mothers as well second or third time mums and those who want to have a vaginal birth after caesarean.
When using hypnosis, you are in a deep state of relaxation. You are still fully aware of what is happening around you and can come out of it at anytime. Anyone can use hypnosis – it is simple and easy to learn.
Your baby feels what you feel. By employing the deep relaxation techniques, your brain releases endorphins that calm your body. The same hormone passes to your baby, allowing for a more natural and pleasurable journey out of the womb. According to research, babies born naturally show more interest in breastfeeding behaviours and are more alert.
You will need a minimum upload speed of 2Mbps to enjoy our online hypnobirthing classes. You can check your internet speed through this link: http://www.speedtest.net.
They may be a cheaper alternative to the live online course, but you will miss out on the vital information that we give during the live online sessions with regards to the techniques and the opportunity for interactive classes with time for asking questions.
No matter where you are located, as long as you have a good internet connection, you take one of our classes in the comfort of your own home.
A: Together Birthing, Linden Lea, Mill Road, Liss, HANTS, GU33 7DX.
E: [email protected]
M: 07738 328 105