Supporting Beautiful Births

Introduction

Hello, I'm Laura, a certified hypnobirthing teacher in the Surrey Hills area. As a mother of three (4, 2 and 10 months), I've been lucky enough to experience the amazing benefits of hypnobirthing.

I'm passionate about helping mothers an amazing birth experience. Birth doesn't have to be feared at all. It's a natural and beautiful process that our bodies are designed for, but it is important our mind accepts this reality too.

We will work together to make sure your mind and body work in harmony for the day. I'm so passionate about it and excited you want to learn about hypnobirthing—it's the best way to prepare for your baby's arrival.

WHAT IS HYPNOBIRTHING?

Hypnobirthing uses relaxation and hypnotherapy techniques to help achieve a calm & comfortable birth. It is a complete antenatal programme, giving you and your birth partner the knowledge and confidence to have a positive birth experience – no matter where or how your baby is born.  It can be used for all births.  It entails:

  • Education: Discover the dynamics of birth physiology and how your mind and body collaborate. Understanding the significance of relaxation paves the way for a tranquil birthing experience.

  • Release your fears: Despite your excitement about welcoming your baby, it's hard to ignore the barrage of negative birth stories. The course will equip you with effective tools to shed fear and nurture confidence. I promise the method works.

  • Practice: The true magic happens during the 10 to 15 minutes you dedicate to daily practice between classes and birth. The course provides simple yet impactful tools for this routine, transforming your mindset and cultivating a positive outlook on childbirth.

  • Your partner’s role: The support of a well-informed birth partner makes all the difference in the birthing room. The course ensures your partner is armed with the knowledge and skills to enhance the birthing experience.

  • Understanding your choices: The world of childbirth is filled with countless questions and decisions, each with its own ripple effect. I will guide you through the maze of the maternity system, explaining your options—from place of birth to interventions and pain relief. Armed with this knowledge, you'll feel empowered to make informed decisions that align with your preferences and your baby's well-being. Maternity systems are desperately underfunded and understaffed and therefore most women are lucky to receive a leaflet of information regarding birth. We want to eliminate post-birth regrets and foster a newfound awareness and confidence in your choices beyond birth.

    You will not be one of the parents after they have given birth who say, “If only I had known ….. I would never have agreed.”

WHAT DOES THE COURSE ENTAIL?

The course gives you everything you need to plan and achieve the birth you want. It covers:

  • How your body is designed to give birth with efficiency and comfort

  • Knowledge and information about pregnancy and birth that you are unlikely to be told anywhere else

  • How ‘the system’ that you find yourself in works, and how to work with it to achieve the best result for you

  • Pros and cons of different birth places

  • The different stages of labour

  • Methods of intervention – including induction

  • Types of pain relief

  • Understanding how the mind and body work together

  • How the birth partner can be your powerful protector and support

  • What happens after your baby arrives

You will also be giving a simple practice regime to support you at home including:

  • Breathing exercises

  • Deep relaxations

  • Visualisations

  • Comforting massage

Testimonials

“Laura has been an absolute blessing in our life. Not only is she an amazing teacher, but she's now a great friend. When I discovered I was pregnant, I was overwhelmed with irrational fear about childbirth. However, after just one session with Laura, my perspective shifted entirely. With each lesson, I grew more excited, realising that birth was nothing to fear. Thanks to Laura's guidance, my birthing experience was not only empowering but also peaceful and swift. Every decision felt informed, leaving no room for surprises. I'm already excited about the possibility of experiencing it all again”.

“It was a delight to learn hypnobirthing with Laura. She has a very relaxed and empathetic approach and her passion for hypnobirthing is infectious. Even my sceptical husband was a complete convert and the birthing experience brought us closer together than ever imaginable. I can’t recommend Laura highly enough. She is engaging and fun to be around and even after the course had finished she was always there to answer questions. It was such a transformation from my first birth and I wish I had learnt hypnobirthing for both experiences.”

“I was skeptical about hypnobirthing when I found out I was pregnant. My default plan was to load up on drugs or go for the "easy" option—a C-section—if things got too intense. With my medical background, I figured leaving childbirth to the pros was the safest. Laura's course completely changed everything for me and my husband. It was like a breath of fresh air, putting all our doubts and worries to rest. Laura's approach was logical and evidence-based, and she made it clear that "hypnobirthing" is a bit of a misnomer. It's really just about tapping into our natural abilities to birth comfortably and efficiently. Her sessions were fun and never felt preachy or pushy, she was supportive of our original choice to have an elective C-section but encouraged us to learn about the incredible process of labour and do some research. Our hypnobirthing journey was amazing. After doing some research, I felt the safest place to give birth was at home and that’s what I did -no interventions! It was amazing. Laura's course wasn't just about hypnobirthing techniques. It opened our eyes to a whole new way of approaching labour and birth. We can't thank Laura enough for the incredible experience, and we will recommend her to everyone.”

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