For in-depth information about what Hypnobirthing is and the ways in which it can benefit you, check out our ‘What is Hypnobirthing’ page.

According to the Hypnobirthing Institute, around 65%-70% of hypnobirthing mothers don’t require pain-relieving drugs. Exactly 69% of the women I have personally taught did not require any medication at all. A further 20%-25% only typically require mild forms of pain relief such as gas and air. The last 5%-10% fall under the case of ‘special circumstances’ where medical intervention is necessary. Even in these cases, mums who’ve taken my course have expressed their gratitude for my stress-relieving hypnobirthing techniques. In fact, you can read all about their individual stories on my blog.

Epidurals are known for their pain relief but they also tend to complicate things. Mothers have expressed discomfort and difficulty while moving around after an epidural. Moreover, they’ve also mentioned an increased inability to change birthing positions, which is particularly necessary if the baby is in a difficult position for birth. To add, studies have shown that an epidural adds to the normal birthing time and increases the probability of unwanted intervention measures. Even though it cannot be helped at times, mothers should be aware that any medications the mother’s body ingests will have an effect on the baby as well. 

My tried and tested hypnobirthing procedures can provide you with the best chances of a drug-free delivery. A natural birth is far more beneficial for both the mum and the baby. Hypnobirthing will teach you valuable calming techniques that will even help make special circumstances easier to cope with.

You should join our online 4-week hypnobirthing classes somewhere between your 20th and 30th pregnancy week. If you’re over 30 weeks then I still encourage you to join, right up to 38 weeks in time before your estimated due date.

The more you practise, the more effective the hypnobirthing techniques will be. Self-hypnosis requires practice time to get it right. So, we advise you to make good use of your time between classes and leading up to your birthing day to practise on your own or with your birth partner. If you have any questions, I’m available on the phone or via email.

First-time mums can look to hypnobirthing as a means to get rid of all the fear associated with giving birth. It can help them relax and look forward to their pregnancy days instead of just wanting to get it over with. Second-time mums might also turn to hypnobirthing for an alternative approach to giving birth, one that would leave a little more room for relaxation. In particular, mums who’ve given birth through C-section tend to turn to hypnobirthing techniques and methods to help them give birth vaginally. 

Self-hypnosis is an acquired skill that you have to practise by yourself aside from your regular online classes. It is important to establish that it’s not something weird like putting you in a trance – you’ll be fully aware of your surroundings. You’ll just enter into a state of relaxation. Moreover, it should be noted that my online hypnobirthing course involves so much more than merely self-hypnosis; it gives you a whole new approach to pregnancy and childbirth. The relaxation techniques will not only benefit you in your delivery, but they will also stay with you and help during stressful moments in life.

In any case, hypnobirthing is highly beneficial for not just you but your baby as well. Allowing yourself to relax and remain calm while delivering your baby passes on the same sensations to the womb. Your body releases endorphins in a relaxed state. These have been found in the placenta and the umbilical cord and could prove to help make the delivery easy and allow the baby to adjust to life outside the womb. According to current research, babies who are born naturally are more alert and quickly develop an interest in breastfeeding behaviours. 

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It would be a bit cheaper but you wouldn’t be learning as well as with our live interactive online courses. I cover an extensive range of topics as well as practical skills and I teach via interactive learning with plenty of scope for questions. You can expect to have a firm grip on important birthing techniques and skills that will bring success.