Hypnobirthing Dorset

Live Online Hypnobirthing Classes

If you live in Dorset, learn the power of hypnobirthing with live, interactive online courses you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. I offer private or group classes, as well as group baby massage classes for infants from newborn to pre-crawling. 4-week hypnobirthing courses starting at £149 for 8 hours of live, interactive classes, including 9 relaxation downloads and a course companion book.

Introduction

Hi, welcome to Together Birthing and congratulations on your pregnancy! I offer live online 4-week hypnobirthing courses in the Dorset area. My name is Emma, and I am a hypnobirthing mum and qualified practitioner. Mothers-to-be often face a lot of anxiety and fear associated with childbirth. I too went through the same, but thanks to hypnobirthing, I was able to release the fear and have a calm and confident birthing experience. The preparation, tools and techniques that hypnobirthing offers makes a significant difference to how much easier and calmer the process is.

I trained in the Mongan Method with the Hypnobirthing Institute in 2014 and then with the Hypnobirthing Training Academy in 2016. I teach the Hypnobirthing by Jenny Mullan course which consists of 4 x 2 hour weekly live online classes and includes a course companion book and 9 relaxation downloads.

Hypnobirthing classes in Dorset consist of online interactive sessions that provide you with a complete childbirth education programme, including invaluable techniques, to fully prepare you and your birth partner for your baby’s birth.

Online Hypnobirthing Classes in Dorset

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.

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.

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.

Online baby massage
courses

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you would like to have an initial discussion about the classes, or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.

What You Will Learn

Here is an overview of what to expect when you sign up for our online hypnobirthing classes in Dorset:

Learn the different functions of the body and how they change during pregnancy and childbirth. The information you receive is from the latest scientific understandings on pregnancy and maternal health.
Master different techniques, including emotional release, self-hypnosis, deep relaxation, breathing, visualisation and light-touch massage. All these techniques are invaluable during labour and delivery, by helping you stay calm and relaxed.
Online hypnobirthing classes in Dorset encourage couple participation. In the sessions, your partner will better understand their role to play during the birthing process.
Learn natural ways to help induce labour, essential exercises to prepare your body for birth and how to create the best birth environments.
A birth rehearsal, including birth positions, will help you to prepare for your birthing day.

The Benefits of Hypnobirthing

As a hypnobirthing mother, here are some of the benefits you can expect:

You have the best chance of experiencing a drug-free birth.
You release any anxiety and fear about childbirth.
The techniques that you learn give you a sense of calm during labour and birth.
You will feel in control of the surges during labour and birth.
Your birth partner now has an important role to play, increasing your bond further.
Should special circumstances arise, you feel empowered to ask question and make informed decisions.
Research shows that hypnobirthing mothers can reduce labour time by up to 3 hours. Moreover, the chances of an emergency c-section are much lower.

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

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FAQs

What is Hypnobirthing?

To know more about what hypnobirthing is, how it helps and how it works, visit the ‘What is Hypnobirthing’ tab on the website.

Can you guarantee completely pain-free labour and birth?

70% of hypnobirthing mothers do not need any form of pain relief during childbirth, according to statistics by the Hypnobirthing Institute. This is in line with my own research over a 2 year period which showed that 69% did not need pain relief during labour. There are still those who experience special circumstances, about 5%-10%, who also report that hypnobirthing techniques still really helped them through medical intervention. You can read some of the first-hand experiences of the women who have taken my class on my blog.

Why choose a drug-free birth?

Birthing without an epidural allows you to move more freely, use the bathroom and walk around freely. You can also change positions easily during labour, should your baby be in a challenging birthing position. Hypnobirthing equips you with the tools and techniques to enable you to manage pain, and allows you to breathe the baby down easier. Studies show that the chances of other interventions such as forceps and vacuum extractions increase when using an epidural.

When should I start the 4-week Hypnobirthing course?

If you are between your 20th and 30th week, you are at the best time to start the 4-week course. Courses are still available for you if you are later than 30 weeks and I have taught plenty of couples at 36 weeks. Please get in touch for more details.

Do I need to practise at home?

You acquire hypnobirthing skills and techniques over time. The more practice you do, the better the chances of success. I am still available to assist you even after the classes finish.

What types of people are suited to hypnobirthing?

Any woman seeking to have a calmer and more pleasant birthing experience is eligible – first time mums or mums giving birth for the second or subsequent time. Home births, birthing centres or hospital births are all suitable.

Will hypnosis work for me?

Hypnosis is a state of relaxation which is easy to learn and master. You will still be in full capacity to react to any situations around you. The course is not only about learning self-hypnosis. You will learn the key concepts and a whole positive approach to pregnancy and childbirth.

Is Hypnobirthing good for my baby?

As you go into deep relaxation, your brain releases endorphins that calm both you and your baby. These endorphins are also present in the placenta and umbilical cord post-delivery. As the baby is born, the endorphins help them adjust better to life, outside the womb. Research shows that babies of mothers who had natural birth exhibit more interest in breastfeeding behaviours and are more alert.

Do I need a good internet connection for the live online classes?

We recommend a minimum upload speed of 2Mbps for the live online classes. You can check the upload speed of your connection by using this free tool http://www.speedtest.net.

Wouldn’t it just be cheaper to buy and follow a download rather than do the live online course?

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.