Find out more about what exactly is Hypnobirthing, how you can benefit from hypnobirthing and how it works on our ‘What is Hypnobirthing’ page.

There are many factors that can affect birth. In rare instances, medical intervention might be required for the safety of mother and baby. For a successful hypnobirthing experience, mum and her birthing companion must prepare according to the course material. 

According to findings published by the Hypnobirthing Institute, around 65%-70% of hypnobirthing mums do not need any form of pain relief. A further 20%-25% only require something mild, like gas and air. The remaining 5%-10% usually experience ‘special circumstances’, where medical intervention is required. 

During a 2 year period, 69% of women I taught did not need any form of pain relief during labour. In the rare events when medical intervention was required, birthing mums said that the hypnobirthing classes still really helped them remain calm and positive. You can find out about individual birthing experiences on my blog.

Mothers who opt to give birth without an epidural deliver their babies faster, heal quicker and are able to regain movement within hours. During the birthing process, having full control over your body is very beneficial, especially if the baby is in a difficult position. 

During the live online hypnobirthing classes in East London, I teach mums-to-be and their companions how to mentally prepare for the labour process to give them the best chance of a drug-free birth.

The optimal time to start the 4-week hypnobirthing course in East London is between the 20th and 30th week of your pregnancy. If you are past week 30 weeks and still wish to join, please feel free to get in touch and I will try to fit  in an online course for you.

Practising at home is of vital importance. Self-hypnosis and deep relaxation are acquired skills and must be practised at home to gain as much experience as possible. During the four-week course, you and your birthing companion will learn how to fully prepare for the birth. It will take some practice to learn how to trust your body, and become confident and relaxed. Please feel free to get in touch with me after the course if you need further guidance.

Hypnobirthing is suitable for everyone. The goal is to make you and her partner feel ready, confident and relaxed in order to have the most amazing birthing experience. 

Even if this is not your first pregnancy and you already have experience giving birth to a newborn, this course will help you gain an insight into a completely different approach to childbirth. Online hypnobirthing classes are also very beneficial for mums who have had C-section previously and wish to have a vaginal birth (VBAC) with this pregnancy. 

Hypnobirthing course can be completed by mums who wish to have a home, birth centre or hospital birth.

Hypnosis is a state of mind where you stay completely aware, but relaxed. Self-hypnosis is an acquired skill and can easily be learned during the online hypnobirthing course in East London. Hypnosis is a state of mind when the person feels completely at ease, relaxed while fully aware of the situation. Self-hypnosis can be achieved by anyone, and only requires some guidance on how to find the relaxed state within yourself. Self-hypnosis is useful not only during birth but also during parenthood, for de-stressing. 

Hypnobirthing is essentially a stress-free way of giving birth and is extremely beneficial for your baby, just as well as for yourself. Your baby feels the same as you feel. Hypnobirthing offers relaxation and stress release which is beneficial to your baby in the womb. Endorphins are released during birth when the body of the mother is relaxed and she feels calm and happy. They are found in the placenta and umbilical cord directly connecting with the baby and are responsible for better breastfeeding behaviour in newborns.

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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.