Group Courses

Hypnobirthing and Antenatal education

2 x 4.5 hours | £250

What is included?

9-hour group course (usually delivered as 2 sessions of 4.5 hours). A complete birth preparation course combining hypnobirthing and antenatal education, delivered in a small group setting at my home in Winchester.
Ongoing support via email and phone right up to the birth of your baby.
The bestselling The Hypnobirthing Book by Katherine Graves
Hypnobirthing MP3 pack (2 Relaxation scripts and Statements for a positive birth)
A folder of course handouts
Tea and a great choice of biscuits during the classes!

Group courses will run on the following dates in 2020:

Tuesdays 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th August, 7.30 - 9.30pm (Zoom or in person TBC)
Wednesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd September 2020, 7.30 - 9.30pm
Sundays 4th October and 11th October 2020, 10.00am - 3.00pm
Saturdays 28th November and 5th December 2020, 10.00am - 3.00pm

Group courses are usually held at my home in Winchester. I also offer a ‘Host at Home’ Group Course in your own home if you know another couple who would like to do the course (£199 per couple).

What is covered?

DAY 1

What is happening to our bodies during birth and how hypnobirthing can help:

Introduction to Hypnotherapy
The Power of Words
Introduction to Hypnobirthing
The Power of the Mind
Physiology of Birth
Hormones

Hypnobirthing techniques (Part 1):

Breathing Techniques: Up Breathing
Visualisations
Relaxation Scripts
Short Relaxations for labour

Physical preparation:

Breech/Back to Back/Optimal Positioning
Pelvic Floor Exercises and Perineal Massage
Preventing Tearing
Gentle Caesarean Birth
Positions for Birth

DAY 2

Choices and options for and after birth, how to navigate any surprises, make informed decisions and get the most out of your care providers:

Due dates
Navigating the maternity system
Informed decision-making
Induction
‘Natural’ Induction
Place of birth
Birth Partner’s role
Stages of Labour (1st/2nd/3rd) and staying relaxed
Golden Hour
Birth Preferences

Hypnobirthing techniques (Part 2):

Fear Release Relaxation
Breathing Techniques: Down Breathing
Visualisations
Extra Relaxation Scripts

Don’t hesitate to get in touch via email or over the phone with any questions about the content, cost or anything else. I’m always very happy to have a chat (with absolutely no obligation to sign up afterwards)! You can also have a look at the KGH website which has lots of useful information.