Hypnobirthing RIckmansworth

Greetings, and thank you for visiting my website. I offer live online interactive hypnobirthing courses via Zoom, for couples in Rickmansworth, to enjoy from the comfort of their own home. The lessons are interactive, live sessions available both in private or in small groups. Also available are online baby massage classes for infants up until pre-crawling age. 4-week online hypnobirthing courses start from £149 for 8 hours of live classes, including a course companion book and 9 relaxation downloads.

Introduction to Hypnobirthing

Together Birthing welcomes you to Hypnobirthing Rickmansworth. I am Emma, a hypnobirthing mum and a practitioner with a passion for what I teach!

My hypnobirthing journey began with my second pregnancy after a traumatic experience first time round. I felt so elated after my hypnobirthing experience, I decided to train as a pracitioner so that I could help others also have easier and calmer birth experiences. My training was with the Hypnobirthing Institute in 2014, and after that with Jenny Mullan's Hypnobirthing Training Academy in 2016.

The course that I teach comprises 4 x 2 hour weekly live and interactive classes, either taken privately or in a small group, via Zoom. You will receive a course companion book in the post when you book and 9 relaxation downloads when you start the course.

Since qualifying in 2014, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of couples to help them fully prepare for birth. It will be an honour to share my knowledge and experience with you and your birthing partner, especially having gone through the experience and joys of it myself.

Online Hypnobirthing Classes in Rickmansworth

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.

Please get in touch for an initial discussion on the online hypnobirthing classes in Rickmansworth. I can then answer any questions that you may have.

You’ll Learn…

Different changes that happen to your body during pregnancy and birth. All this information is according to the latest scientific findings.
The process of drafting your birthing plan and preferences.
What constitutes an ideal birthing environment and how to prepare one for yourself.
The role that your birth partner has to play during your pregnancy.
How to help induce labour naturally.
The different breathing, visualisation and deep relaxation techniques, necessary for a calm and in control birthing experience.
Exercises that prepare your body for childbirth.
Emotional release techniques to release any fears you have about birth.

The Benefits of Hypnobirthing

You gain the confidence to ask questions and make informed decisions.
All the fear and anxiety that comes with pregnancy is released.
The techniques you learn will help you feel more calm and in control of the surges.
Your partner is fully engaged and supports you throughout. In turn, your bond becomes even stronger.
Hypnobirthing mums have the best chance of natural birth.
Research also shows that hypnobirthing can reduce labour by up to 3 hours and lower the chances of having an emergency C-section.

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 Rickmansworth

Hypnobirthing gives couples the confidence to opt for a home birth, preferring the privacy, quiet and familiar surroundings of their own home. For couples who choose a hospital birth, Watford General Hospital is only about 10 minutes’ drive away. There is a midwifery-led birth centre attached to the hospital which caters for natural childbirth and provides birthing pools for water births. You can contact the hospital and birth centre for more information on facilities and to book a tour:

Watford General Hospital – 01992 244 366 switchboard

Alexandra Birth Centre is ext 7364

Complementary therapies and services in Rickmansworth

Aside from HypnoBirthing, there are many activities and therapies that you can get involved in during your pregnancy in the Rickmansworth area. The Osteopathic House is a useful place for many alternative therapies. I’ve listed below some services and therapists for you to check out during your pregnancy journey:

Pregnancy Yoga

Yoga is an excellent way to keep fit during pregnancy as well as being a soothing therapy for you and your baby. It helps with stress, swelling, aches, pains and breathing difficulties. It can also help calm your body before labour. Ananti and Adele both offer fantastic yoga classes for women in Rickmansworth.

Ananti, Yummy Yoga

Loudwater Farm, Loudwater Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 4HG
Thursday evenings 6.30pm to 8pm
Contact: 07765 171 538 or email [email protected]

Adele Yoga

St Mary’s Church Centre, Church Road, Rickmansworth, WD3 1JB
Tuesday evenings 8-9pm
Contact: 07841 657 867 or email [email protected]

Pregnancy Pilates

Postnatal pilates is a gentle way to restore your body to its pre-pregnancy condition.

A Better Body Pilates Postnatal

Berry Land Methodist Church (opposite Berry Lane Green), Rickmansworth, Mill End, Hertfordshire, WD3 7HJ
Tuesdays, 10.45am
Contact: 0771 182 5974 or email [email protected]

New Mums Fitness

Keeping fit is just as important when you are pregnant and a new mum as it is at any other time of life. Fitting in an hour of exercise every few days should be a priority even if you do have a full schedule! Kimberley’s Pramercise classes mean you can bring your baby along too.

Kimberley Cleminson, Pramercise

Rickmansworth Aquadrome, Frogmore Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 1NB
Tuesdays, 10am – 11am
Contact: 07595 626 268 or email [email protected]

Pregnancy and Postnatal Massage

We all love a good massage and this therapy can have a lot of benefits for both you and your baby. It stimulates blood flow and can help with aches and pains in all areas of your body. It’s also amazing for stress relief! Sharon specialises in baby massage and Gina offers postnatal yoga as well as baby massage.

Gina, Postnatal Yoga and Baby Massage

Croxley Green or from your home, Hertfordshire
Appointments available.
Contact: 07905 410431 or email [email protected]

Sharon Atherton, Handle with Love Baby Massage

Café in the Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome, Frogmore Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 1NB
Appointments and sessions available.
Contact: 07985 104974 or email [email protected]

Reflexology

Reflexology uses points on the hands and feet to treat issues in all other areas of your body. By applying pressure to these areas, reflexologists can help with backache, nausea and joint pains among other issues. Lesley specialises in baby reflexology and the Osteopathic House has a variety of beneficial alternative therapies on offer.

Lesley Byfield, Baby Reflex

5 Chiltern Drive, Rickmansworth, WD3 8JX
Appointments available.
Contact: 07771 530514 or email [email protected]

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is concerned with bone and muscle structure, helping with back and pelvic pains, morning sickness, joint and neck aches and many other problems you may be facing as a mum-to-be. The Osteopathic House specialises in osteopathic treatments but also has many other services that can benefit you and your baby.

The Osteopathic House

38 Church Street, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1DJ
Appointments available.
Contact: 01923 896655 or email [email protected]

Homeopathy

Homeopathic treatments have been used for many years alongside traditional medical treatments to alleviate everything from aches and pains to nausea, baby blues and anxiety. Homeopathic kits can also be used during labour. Josephine can travel to your home in Rickmansworth and the Osteopathic House also offers homeopathic remedies.

Josephine, Homeopathy for Better Health

Home appointments in Rickmansworth
Contact: 07759 829712 or email [email protected]

Amatsu Therapy

The Amatsu Training School is the primary place for Amatsu therapy in Rickmansworth. This newly popular Japanese therapy focuses on your body as a structure that needs to be aligned. By moving you into different postures and applying pressure to certain points, Amatsu can balance your body’s systems and relieve many symptoms.

Jane, Amatsu Training School

Amatsu Training School Ltd, Regus Cardinal Point, Park Road, Rickmansworth, WD3 1RE
Appointments available.
Contact: 07890 437940 or email [email protected]

Acupuncture

There are quite a few places in Rickmansworth that offer acupuncture services. By inserting thin needles into your skin (a relatively painless procedure), acupuncture can help with a wide range of problems. From mental issues such as baby blues and anxiety to physical problems like swollen ankles and backache, acupuncture is a beneficial treatment.

The Osteopathic House

38 Church Street,  Rickmansworth,  WD3 1DJ
Appointments available.
Contact: 01923 896655 or email [email protected]

Rickmansworth Chinese Therapy Centre

142 High Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1AB
Appointments available.
Contact: 01923 353 544 | 07404 510577 or use website contact form.

Enerqi Acupuncture Clinic

The Green, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3
Appointments available.
Contact: 07989706682 or email [email protected]

Doulas

Helen and Nickita both work as doulas in the Rickmansworth area. They are there to provide friendly advice and assist you with any worries you have throughout your pregnancy. Doulas offer support during labour and birth and as you begin your journey into motherhood.

Helen Sassoon, Helen Doula

Loudwater, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 4PQ
Contact: 01923771122/ 07900388262 or email [email protected]

Nickita, Beautiful Birthing

Works in the Hertforshire area.
Contact: 07900 194858 or email [email protected]

Nutritional Therapy

Nutrition is a vital element of having a safe and smooth pregnancy. If you are suffering from cravings, deficiencies, nausea or have symptoms such as heartburn or constipation, nutritional therapy can help. Sophia and Beverley both work in Rickmansworth and you can easily book appointments with them via their websites or contact details.

Sophia, Nourish Naturally

Agno Clinic, 93-95 High Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1EF
Appointments available.
Contact: 07758 643164 or email [email protected]

Beverley Gibbs, Sense of Nutrition

William Penn Leisure Centre, Shepherds Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 8JN
Appointments available.
Contact: 07584 093556 or email [email protected]

FAQs

What is Hypnobirthing?

Read more about hypnobirthing on our ‘What is Hypnobirthing’ page, available on the Hypnobirthing Rickmansworth webpage.

Can you guarantee completely pain-free labour and birth?

Success as a hypnobirthing mum depends on how much practice you do. 65-70% of hypnobirthing mothers do not need any form of pain relief according to a study done by the Hypnobirthing Institute. 69% of mums who took my course over a 2 year period reported that they had no need for pain-relief during labour. It is only in about 5%-10% of deliveries where medical intervention is required, and 20-25% of births where gas and air is needed, as per the studies done by the Hypnobirthing Institute. You can read first-hand accounts of fellow hypnobirthing mums on my blog.

Why choose a drug-free birth?

You will have faster recovery time and reduce the risk of unnecessary complications. Using an epidural also prolongs birth and may result in other procedures such as forceps and a vacuum birth. Drug-free births are more beneficial for both the mum and the baby as mum is able to freely move around and no drugs will be passed on to the baby.

When should I start the 4-week Hypnobirthing course?

You can start the class after your 20th-week scan but ideally before your 30th week. If you are beyond 30 weeks, please do still get in touch as I should be able to fit a course in for you, certainly up to 36 weeks anyway.

Do I need to practice at home?

The 4-week course gives you plenty of time to practice and hone your hypnobirthing techniques. Like with any other skill, hypnobirthing requires practice to learn effectively.

What types of people are suited to hypnobirthing?

If you are looking for a more positive birthing experience, hypnobirthing is for you. I work with first-time mums, mothers on their subsequent pregnancies, and those that seek to deliver vaginally after a C-Section. Hypnobirthing is also suitable for hospital or birth centre births or home births.

Will hypnosis work for me?

Yes, absolutely. Hypnosis is a simple technique which is easy to learn. Anyone can do it. It is merely a state of relaxation. You are fully aware the whole time and can hold a conversation if necessary.

Is hypnobirthing good for my baby?

Hypnobirthing gives you full control of your body and allows you to stay calm. In this state, your body releases endorphins which help your body relax. As your baby prepares to be delivered, the same hormones are shared by your baby in the womb. Your baby feels the same relaxation allowing for a smoother delivery process for both of you. Studies also show that these hormones are also present in the placenta and umbilical cord after delivery.

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

For the online classes, you will require a minimum upload speed of 2Mbps. You can check your internet speed using this free tool: http://www.speedtest.net.

Isn’t it cheaper to just buy a course download?

Downloads may be cheaper, but you miss out on all the practice sessions and interaction that the live online course offers.