All the information is on our ‘What is Hypnobirthing’ page.

Hypnobirthing equips you with techniques to make your delivery easier. The results are all dependent on the practice that you do. I did a study of mums who took my course and found that 70% did not require any other pain relief. For more about their experiences, please refer to my blog.
There are situations that may arise where medical intervention is required. These are usually beyond your control and are done to guarantee the safety of both mother and child. In some cases, mothers may require gas or air, but this only accounts for about 20%-25% of mothers according to the Hypnobirthing Institute.

Anything that a mother takes during the pregnancy can affect their baby. Mothers who deliver drug-free, have faster and easier recovery times. According to studies, epidurals increase the chances of supplementary interventions such as forceps and vacuum extraction. These procedures prolong your birthing process and your recovery time. Drugs can also be passed on to your baby making them drowsy after the birth. Taking a course in hypnobirthing allows you to stay calm and in full control of the surges, enabling you to have a drug-free labour. 

Ideally you can start within the 20th and 30th week of your pregnancy. Enrolment is also possible after your 30th week, however. Some couples start as late as 36 weeks. Please get in touch for more details.

Practise is necessary for hypnobirthing to be effective. The 4-week course provides you with enough time to practice your self-hypnosis, breathing and deep relaxation skills. You and your partner can take advantage of the time in between classes, to sufficiently prepare for the big day. Please reach out to me if you have any questions after completing the course.

Anyone is eligible for hypnobirthing. We cater for first-time mothers and those seeking alternative methods after a previous difficult birth experience. The techniques that you learn apply to all birthing scenarios, whether at the hospital, home or at a birthing centre. Hypnobirthing techniques also work particularly well for those mothers who fear vaginal births after caesarean sections. The fear-release techniques and deep relaxation are incredibly useful.

Hypnosis aims to help you achieve a heightened sense of relaxation. Dr Grantly Dick-Read, in his book Childbirth Without Fear, believes that your level of fear directly affects the amount of pain you go through during childbirth. The hypnobirthing course will better prepare you to manage this fear, thereby reducing your pain during delivery. Even after birth, the recovery process can be quite difficult. Employing all the techniques and skills that you will learn should make the process a lot easier.

Yes. Any level of anxiety in the mother releases stress hormones that complicate the birthing process. Adrenaline causes blood to be pumped to the major muscles, reducing blood flow to the womb. In turn, your baby does not receive as much oxygen, increasing the chances of medical intervention. In a relaxed state, your body releases endorphins which have a calming effect on your body. During pregnancy, mother and child are connected. These relaxation hormones are also present in the placenta and umbilical cord right after birth. Research studies show that babies born through natural birth, show more alertness and respond much better to breastfeeding.

The recommended internet speed for online hypnobirthing classes is 2Mbps. Use the following link to check your internet speed http://www.speedtest.net.

Live online hypnobirthing classes serve you best. You interact live with the instructor and get instant feedback on anything that you do which is useful when learning the techniques.