Hypnobirthing Chesham

We are delighted to offer live online hypnobirthing classes to residents of Chesham and its surrounding neighbourhoods. Hypnobirthing Chesham is open for both private and group classes that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. You can also enrol in our online group baby massage classes for infants ranging from newborns to pre-crawling. The 4-week hypnobirthing courses start at £149 for 8 hours of live, interactive sessions, including 9 relaxation downloads and a course companion book.

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Introduction

Welcome to Together Birthing and congratulations on your pregnancy. If you are looking for hypnobirthing in Chesham, or the surrounding areas, I offer interactive, live online classes to fully prepare expectant couples for their baby's birth. My name is Emma. I am a hypnobirthing mum and a qualified hypnobirthing practitioner with a passion for what I teach!

I trained with the Hypnobirthing Institute in 2014 and with Jenny Mullan's Hypnobirthing Training Academy in 2016. The course consists of 4 x 2 hour weekly classes and includes a course companion book and 9 relaxation downloads. Having experienced hypnobirthing myself, I love sharing the marvel of hypnobirthing with other parents-to-be so that they too can experience a positive, empowering birth.

Online Hypnobirthing Classes in Chesham

£276

Private online hypnobirthing courses

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.

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£149

Group online hypnobirthing courses

Interactive and friendly online group classes where you can come together with like-minded couples to fully prepare for a positive birth experience.

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£55

Refresher online hypnobirthing classes

If you have done hypnobirthing before and want to refresh your knowledge and practice – a class that is tailored to your specific needs.
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£40

Online baby massage
courses

For parents and babies from newborn to pre-crawling – can help with bonding, relaxation, sleep and colic discomfort.

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£249

Private online hypnobirthing courses

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.
Learn More
£149

Group online hypnobirthing courses

Interactive and friendly online group classes where you can come together with like-minded couples to fully prepare for a positive birth experience.

Learn More
£55

Refresher online hypnobirthing classes

If you have done hypnobirthing before and want to refresh your knowledge and practice – a class that is tailored to your specific needs.
Learn More
£40

Online baby massage courses

For parents and babies from newborn to pre-crawling – can help with bonding, relaxation, sleep and colic discomfort. add Share your experiences.
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For more information on hypnobirthing classes Chesham, please feel free to contact me. I welcome the opportunity for initial discussions and to assist with any questions you may have.

What You Will Learn

  • You will learn how the body functions change during birth. The knowledge that I share is from the latest scientific understanding.
  • Your birth partner will have a better understanding of how they can support you during the birthing process.
  • You will learn different techniques to help you with deep relaxation, breathing, visualisations and emotional release. Light-touch massage techniques are also part of what you learn.
  • We conduct birth rehearsals, going through each of the stages of labour and birth. You will learn how to prepare different birth environments, how to write your birth preferences and what are the best birthing positions.
  • You will learn about different exercises to help prepare you for birth and we also look at natural ways to help induce labour.
    as well as how to remain calm when faced with special circumstances.
  • The course also includes how to remain calm and make informed decisions when faced with special circumstances.

The Benefits of Hypnobirthing

  • According to reasearch, hypnobirthing reduces the chance of an emergency caesarean section.
  • Hypnobirthing mothers also have reduced labour times of up to 3 hours, according to research.
  • You will get rid of any fear or anxiety that you may have about your upcoming birth.
  • You have better control of the surges during labour and birth.
  • The techniques that you learn in the online hypnobirthing classes, give you with the best chance of having a drug-free birth.
  • Your partner plays an active role during the birthing process.
  • Once you understand the birthing process better, you then have the confidence to ask questions and make informed decisions should you be required to do so.

Testimonials

  • 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

Contact Us

    Birth choices in Chesham

    You might decide to have a home birth for privacy and peaceful surroundings, which can really help with relaxation. Often couples find that Hypnobirthing gives them the confidence to opt for a home birth. Alternatively, Chesham is a 20-minute drive away from Stoke Mandeville hospital in Aylesbury. There is a birth centre within the hospital which is worth visiting if you prefer a setting more conducive to natural birth, which is attached to the hospital and run entirely by midwives. The other option is the stand alone Wycombe Birth Centre which is a home from home setting, less clinical than the hospital environment and run entirely by midwives. Click on the link below for more information or to book a tour:

    Aylesbury Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL

    Wycombe Birth Centre, Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 2TT

    Complementary therapies and services in Chesham

    The HypnoBirthing course is complimented by a whole range of pregnancy therapies and services for pregnant women and their babies in the Chesham area. The Bagnall Centre in Chesham offers an array of wellbeing classes and therapies for you to try including acupuncture, reflexology, counselling, osteopathy, massage and nutrition. From community group sessions to private appointments, I’ve listed a variety of people you might like to contact below:

    Breastfeeding Support

    Waterside Children’s Centre, Chesham

    • Waterside Children’s Centre, Chesham, HP5 1QF
    • Drop-in Wednesdays 13.00-15.00
    • Tel. 01494 792 852

    Pregnancy Yoga

    Yoga does not just have to be for gym bunnies and it’s actually an amazing way to keep fit and healthy during pregnancy. Moving your body into natural positions and gently stretching your muscles can be beneficial for you and your baby – and you’ll also meet plenty of other mums! The Bagnall Centre offers both Pregnancy Yoga and Mother and Baby/Toddler Yoga.

    Barbara – Pregnancy Yoga

    • The Bagnall Centre for Integrated Healthcare, 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • Contact Barbara – 07917887321

    Fitness For New Mums

    All fitness abilities welcome. Mother and baby classes.

    Shirley Gbadamosi, Super Fit Mums

    • Lowndes Park, Chesham, HP5 2JE
    • Courses available and classes are usually Monday mornings.
    • Contact: 07582 986395

    Pregnancy and Postnatal Massage

    Feeling the aches and pains of pregnancy? Swollen ankles and agonising back strain? Massage is the best way to stimulate your muscle tissue and can be a natural way to relieve pain and tension during pregnancy, as well as after the strenuous act of labour.

    Samantha Bright, Vale Therapies

    • White Hill Centre, Chesham, HP5 1AG
    • Appointments available at the centre and privately.
    • Contact: [email protected]

    Natalie, The B Club Massage and Beauty

    • 12 White Hill Close, Chesham, HP5 3SA
    • Appointments available.
    • Contact: 07921 252 717 or email [email protected]

    Lisa Sutherland, Soullite Wellbeing Clinic

    • The Bagnall Centre, 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • By appointment.
    • Contact: 07900546817 or email [email protected]

    Reflexology

    By applying pressure to certain areas of the hands and feet, reflexology can help to ease aches and pains all over the body. Pregnancy results in back pain, swelling and other unwelcome ailments in many women. Reflexology can often be a natural way to solve these. Elizabeth and Karen both work at The Bagnall Centre, and Karen specialises in Pregnancy Reflexology.

    Elizabeth Calderara, Fabulous Feet

    • The Bagnall Centre, 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • Wednesdays 9am – 4pm and 6pm – 7.30pm
    • Contact: 0779 1659 554/ 01494 778 055 or email [email protected]

    Karen Reed, BodEase Pregnancy Reflexology

    • The Bagnall Centre, 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • Monday and Tuesday afternoons or private appointments.
    • Contact: 07794 462618

    Osteopathy

    By stimulating muscle tissue and focusing on bone structure, osteopathy helps with everything from back problems to digestive and circulatory issues. Babies can also benefit from cranial osteopathy which will make sure their skulls are forming correctly.

    Taeona Hutton, Chesham Osteopathic Clinic

    • 2 Mill Close, Chesham, HP5 1QL
    • Pregnancy, post-natal, newborns, feeding problems, irritable, difficult birth
    • Contact: (01494) 793747

    Michael O’Driscoll, Rebalance Osteopathy

    • The Bagnall Centre, 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • Appointments available.
    • Contact: 07746 811388 or email [email protected]

    Ben Colyer, Cranial Osteopathy and Osteopathy

    • The Bagnall Centre, 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • Appointments available.
    • Contact: 07799258883 or email [email protected]

    Homeopathy

    Your GP and midwife should always be who you turn to first for medical attention, but homeopathy can work alongside medical advice to ease problems. Natural remedies and ingredients can often calm bodily issues such as swelling and aches without the need for over the counter medications.

    Caroline Masters, The Bagnall Centre

    • The Bagnall Centre, 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • Monday to Friday, 10am – 3pm appointments.
    • Contact: 07961 407 142 or email [email protected]

    Dorothy Watt, Crossroads Homeopathy

    • The Bagnall Centre, 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • Friday mornings 9am – 1pm, 2nd Friday of the month 12pm – 4pm
    • Contact: 07530 286942 or email [email protected]

    Amatsu Therapy

    Amatsu is a Japanese therapy whereby small amounts of pressure are placed on areas of the body alongside natural movements to balance your body. It can be great for alleviating pain and combatting stress.

    Joanne Boyden-Wilson, Amatsu Arts

    • 201 Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2SF
    • Appointments available.
    • Contact: 01494 588 022/ 07843487055 or email: [email protected]

    Annie Hamilton, Positive Health Group

    • Bagnall Centre for Integrated Medicine, 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • Appointments available.
    • Contact: 01296 625098 / 07985 044771 or email [email protected]

    Acupuncture

    Using small needles to apply pressure to the skin, acupuncture has been practised for centuries and is an effective form of pain relief. It can also help with nausea, anxiety and any other discomforts you may have during pregnancy.

    Patricia O’Hara, Chesham Family Acupuncture

    • The Bagnall Centre, 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • By appointment
    • Contact: 07525419320 or email [email protected]

    Edmond Williams, Qi Clinic

    • The Bagnall Centre, 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • Tuesday and Thursday afternoons/evenings.
    • Contact: 07904519152 or email [email protected]

    Kate Adams, Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

    • The Bagnall Centre, 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • By appointment
    • Contact: 07872896850 or email [email protected]

    Doulas

    Offering additional support during labour and birth. They can act as birthing partners and are more like friends than therapists.

    Dawn Powell, Birth Blessings

    Eleanor Fowler, Doula

    Physiotherapy Myofascial Release Treatment

    Myofascial Release Treatment is a gentle, hands-on, whole body treatment that addresses the cause of the problem, not just the symptoms that can help with back pain or any other pains or mobility problems during pregnancy.

    Natalie Hilliard, Enlight Physiotherapy

    • Contact 07877 895025

    Suzy White, Enlight Physiotherapy

    • Contact 0787 6598037

    Nutritional Therapy

    Cravings, morning sickness, general nausea and tiredness are all common problems during pregnancy. However, many of these can be solved with nutritional therapy. By analysing your diet, you can see drastic changes in your energy levels and the way your body reacts. Nutritional therapists can also diagnose deficiencies and offer advice on supplements.

    Nicola Smith, Positive Health Group

    • Bagnall Centre for Integrated Medicine, 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • Appointments available.
    • Contact: 01494 865860 or email [email protected]

    Hilda Solomons, The Bagnall Centre

    • 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • Appointments available.
    • Contact: +44 (0)1932 881457/07775 882700 or email [email protected]

    Lucy Huber, Nutravitalise

    • Bagnall Centre for Integrated Medicine, 71-79 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1PE
    • Thursday mornings and afternoons.
    • Contact: 07530 047 869 or email [email protected]

    FAQs

    Click the ‘What is Hypnobirthing’ link to find out more.

    A completely pain free labour is possible with hypnobirthing but is not guaranteed, as every woman is different. According to the Hypnobirthing Institute, 65%-70% of hypnobirthing mothers do not require any other form of pain relief. This is supported by my own research where I found that 69% of mums who took my course, over a 2 year period, did not need any form of pain relief during labour. Only 5%-10% of births involve special circumstances where medical intervention is necessary. You can read testimonials of some of my students on my blog.

    Any drugs that you take during the birthing process will affect your baby as well. Research shows that using an epidural prolongs your birthing time and leads to the use of other interventions such as vacuum extraction and forceps. Hypnobirthing mothers often describe their recovery after a drug-free birth to be much faster.

    The best time for the course is between your 20th and 30th week of pregnancy. If you are later than this please do still get in touch as I should still be able to fit a course in for you (up to 36 weeks).

    Like all skills, self-hypnosis and deep relaxation require practice. By taking the 4-week course, you and your birth companion have sufficient time to practice the skills, and better prepare for your birthing day.

    Any woman seeking to have a more positive birthing experience is eligible. First time mums who feel nervous or just want to feel more prepared, or mums who have given birth before and want a better experience this time round. It is suitable for home births, birth centres or hospital births.

    Definitely. Hypnosis is about entering a state of relaxation. All your other functions are active, and you can react accordingly to any prompts around you. It is simple to learn and easy to do.

    Endorphins released during your state of deep relaxation calm the body. These are passed on to your baby, enabling them to go through a less stressful birth. Research also shows that babies born naturally have a keener interest in breastfeeding behaviours and are more alert.

    An internet upload speed of 2Mbps is ideal for the live online hypnobirthing classes.

    The best way to take a hypnobirthing course is online with an instructor. You have a better opportunity to ask questions and learn the techniques.

    Online hypnobirthing classes across the UK

    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.

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