Hypnobirthing York

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

Introduction

My name is Emma and I would like to welcome you to Together Birthing. I became a certified hypnobirthing practitioner at the end of 2014, after having the immense pleasure of giving birth to my second son using hypnobirthing techniques. It became my mission to help other parents-to-be also have a calmer, easier, more positive birth experience.

Hypnobirthing helps to release any fear or anxiety, so that couples can look forward to their birthing day and stay calm during labour.

My 4 x 2 hour live interactive weekly online hypnobirthing classes in York, help couples feel more confident and prepared. The different breathing, visualisation and deepening techniques help mums-to-be feel more in control of the surges. The course includes 9 relaxation downloads and a course companion book.

I qualified with the Hypnobirthing Institute in 2014 and then underwent additional training with Hypnobirthing Training Academy by Jenny Mullan in 2016, who's training course is accredited by the Royal College of Midwives.

Online Hypnobirthing Classes in York

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 live in York or the surrounding areas and are looking for an online hypnobirthing course, I would be happy to answer any questions you may have with regards to my hypnobirthing classes.

What You Will Learn

The birth process and the changes that occur in your body.
How to create the best birthing environment.
Deep relaxation, visualisation, breathing and light-touch massage techniques.
Emotional release techniques to get rid of any fear.
Exercises to help better prepare your body for birth.
Natural ways to help induce labour.
Birth companion’s role in the birthing process.
How to stay calm, fully informed and make informed decisions if special circumstances arise.
Writing your birth preferences.
A birth rehearsal for labour and birthing stage, including birthing positions.

The Benefits of Hypnobirthing

Release any fears and anxieties about birth so you can look forward to your birthing day.
Give yourself the best opportunity for a drug-free birth.
Feel calm and in control during labour and birth.
Have tools and techniques to stay calm if special circumstances arise.
Give your birth partner a role to play supporting you during the birth.
Feel empowered to speak out and ask questions so that you and your birth partner can both make informed choices during the birth.
Research shows lower emergency C-section rates for hypnobirthing mums.
Hypnobirthing can reduce labour time by up to 3 hours, according to research.

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?

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

Can you guarantee completely pain-free labour and birth?

A completely pain free labour is possible with hypnobirthing, however every mother is different. It should be noted that the techniques are more successful with practise.

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.

Over a 2 year period, 69% of women I taught did not need any form of pain relief during labour. In the rare events when a 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.

Why choose a drug-free birth?

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 extremely beneficial. It should also be noted that any drugs ingested by the mother can pass on to the baby.

When should I start the 4-week Hypnobirthing course?

The most optimal time to start the 4-week Hypnobirthing course in York is between the 20th and 30th week of your pregnancy. If you are past week 30, please do still get in touch as I should be able to fit you in, especially if you are up to 36 weeks.

Do I need to practise at home?

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. Mums practice in between classes and after the course to ensure that they become confident and relaxed.

What types of people are suited to Hypnobirthing?

Hypnobirthing is suitable for everyone. The goal is to make mum-to-be and their partners 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. This course will help them relax and chase away any anxieties.

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

Will hypnosis work for me?

Yes. Hypnosis is just a state of mind when the brain stays aware, but relaxed. Self-hypnosis is an acquired skill which can be easily learned during the online hypnobirthing course in York.