Group Courses
Hypnobirthing and Antenatal education
4 x 2.5 hours | £199
**Online group courses have been discounted by 20% from £250 to £199**
What is included?
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10-hour group course (usually delivered as 4 sessions of 2.5 hours). A complete birth preparation course combining hypnobirthing and antenatal education, so you don't need to attend any other antenatal course if you don't want to. Delivered in a small group setting at my home in Winchester
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Ongoing support via email and phone right up to the birth of your baby
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The bestselling The Hypnobirthing Book by Katherine Graves
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Hypnobirthing MP3 pack (2 Relaxation scripts and Statements for a positive birth)
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A folder of course handouts
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Tea and a great choice of biscuits during the classes!
Know another couple who'd like to do the course? I also offer a ‘Bump Buddies’ Group Course just for you, in your own home/virtually (at a discounted rate of £199 per couple).
What is covered?
SESSION 1
What is happening to our bodies during birth and what can help:
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Hypnobirthing
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Hypnotherapy
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The importance of language
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The Power of the Mind
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Physiology of Birth
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The Birthing Hormones
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Relaxation
SESSION 2
Your Hypnobirthing Toolkit:
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Breathing Techniques: Up Breathing
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Visualisations
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Relaxation Scripts
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Short relaxations for labour
Physical preparation:
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Breech/Back to Back/Optimal Positioning
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Pelvic Floor Exercises
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Perineal Massage
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Preventing Tearing
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Positions for Birth
SESSION 3
Choices and options for birth - how to navigate any surprises and make informed decisions:
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Due dates
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Induction
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‘Natural’ Induction
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Gentle Caesarean Birth
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Navigating the maternity system
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Informed decision-making
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Fear Release Relaxation
SESSION 4
Feeling calm and supported in the birth room:
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Birth Place Options
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Pain Relief in Labour
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Birth Partner’s role(S)
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Creating a relaxing birth environment wherever you are
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Stages of Labour (1st/2nd/3rd) and staying relaxed
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Down Breathing & Visualisations
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Golden Hour
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Your Birth Preferences
Please get in touch via email or phone with any questions about the course. I’m always very happy to have a chat (with absolutely no obligation to sign up afterwards)! You can also check out the KGH website which has lots of useful information.