HYPNOBIRTHING BIRTHING PROGRAMME:

A NEW APPROACH TO BIRTH

Group and Private Courses
from £250 per couple

Do you feel daunted by the uncertainty of birth? Are you unsure about how it all works and what you can do? Maybe you’re even a bit afraid?

Do you want to birth fearlessly, confidently and in control?

Then this fun, comprehensive antenatal and hypnobirthing programme is the perfect choice for your birth preparation, whatever kind of birth you choose to have. Taught by an experienced birth doula it is full of factual information about labour and birth, along with a whole bunch of tools and techniques tried and tested by birthing people and doulas alike. I know this works, I’ve seen it first hand with my clients. Not sure exactly what Hypnobirthing is, you can find out HERE.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR COURSE:

The course is designed to help you:

• Alleviate any fears

• Build confidence

• Become an expert in relaxation

• Ensure that you are always the ones in control of your baby’s birth (whatever turn your birthing takes).

Classes are held in The Tiny Human Hub, Coltishall, Norwich, Norfolk, UK

The Birthing Programme Hypnobirthing I teach was created by The Wise Hippo (with lots of add ons from my own experience supporting births). Here are a few words from The Wise Hippo:

“We believe a ‘positive birth’ experience is a state of mind; it’s not defined by what happens during labour and birth but by how a woman feels about her baby’s birth. Because of this belief we are able to teach skills and knowledge that empower women to trust their instincts and ensure that their baby has the right birth on the day.

We respect that every woman has the right to choose the birth that she wants for her child (whatever that may be) and we trust that our clients know what is right for them”.

BIRTHING PROGRAMME HYPNOBIRTHING COURSE OVERVIEW:

The Birthing Programme is 12 hours typically split into 4 x 3 hour classes and are typically attended by Mother/Pregnant person and their Birthing Partner. The Birth Partner is the person who will be by your side during your birth. They could be your intimate partner, your baby’s Daddy, your sister, your mum, your doula etc.

Of course you can start your birth preparation whenever you wish, but the ideal time is when you are between 20 – 34 weeks of pregnancy allowing plenty of time for practice. For more on when do I start? please visit FAQs.

INFORMATION – becoming empowered so that you can make confident, informed decisions

TECHNIQUES & TOOLS – how to stay calm, relaxed, focused and in control

PRACTICAL BIRTH PLANNING – creating your ideal birthing environment, birth preferences, birthing positions and lots lots more!

BIRTH PARTNER – how to make the ultimate birthing team!

BONUS – ‘Skills for life’ which can be used long after your baby is born in many different situations.

For further details of course content please scroll down.

WHAT DO YOU GET:

• A complete 12 hour programme that typically runs as 4 x 3 hour classes

• A post birth session

• A workbook packed full of goodness

• 7 x mp3s to support their practice at home

• Access to your personal private area of The Wise Hippo hypnobirthing website

• Access to The Wise Hippo closed Facebook group for support from our experts and other mums

• Loads of extra resources

• A goodie bag. Seriously, who doesn’t love a goodie bag?

• Follow up emails and support until 2 weeks after your baby arrives

• For Private Clients: As well as having a more personally tailored experience, I also offer a ‘refresh’ session between the completion of the course and your baby’s arrival if you wish.

WOAH, that’s a LOT of stuff!

A WORD ABOUT COVID-19:

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE via ZOOM.

Whilst Covid-19 remains a risk, my courses have moved online.
Same great content. Same bespoke information. My same face. Fewer hugs. More safety.

NEW ADDITIONAL EXTRAS to the Distance Learning package:

1. The Birthing Programme/Hypnobirthing NOW includes an additional 1 hour bolt-on module on Birthing in a Pandemic.

2. Optional extra ‘keeping up to date’ Zoom call closer to your due date, to discuss and provide support for any changing circumstances to your birth plans.

SEPTEMBER 2020 onwards - PRIVATE classes can be held over Zoom or at the TINY HUMAN HUB in Coltishall, Norwich.

I am constantly reviewing the Covid-19 situation and will make adjustments to course provision accordingly.

A MORE IN DEPTH COURSE OUTLINE

Class One - Here comes the Science.

• The Picture of Childbirth today

• The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme materials

• Defining Hypnosis

• Acknowledging Pain

• The Physiology of Birth and the Impact of Fear

• Mind / Body connection

• The Impact of Others

• Taking charge of your thoughts

Class Three - Discovering your options.

• Prenatal bonding

• Choosing where to have your baby

• Choosing who will be with you

• Alternative options for promoting comfort

• Medical intervention

• Natural nudges of encouragement

• Interventions explained

• Benefits of a natural birth

• Writing your birth plan and making your birth choices

• Physical preparations for birth

• Fear release session

Post Birth Session - Where cake and tea are consumed. Mega YUM!

This additional FREE session is open primarily to mama and baby but birth partners are of course very welcome to attend and we would love to see you.

When your new tiny human is here, I will hold a coffee morning for those of you from the same group session. This is a great opportunity for you to show off your beautiful new babies, to connect with friends you have made during the course and to share your birthing experience in a positive, warm and encouraging environment. If there were any moments you felt did not go as you had wished, you also have the opportunity here to chat about them and regain some confidence and reframing. Plus, lots of newborn cuddles and cake!

For Private Clients, this session will be held at your discretion, in your own home. Hint: it can even be combined with a Closing the Bones Ceremony.