Private Hypnobirthing Courses
in Winchester / Online
Want to feel confident and even excited about birth? Want to have the knowledge and tools to remain calm and in control during labour? Want to feel fully informed, prepared and supported by your birth partner? Our Hypnobirthing Courses will help you prepare for a positive birth and postnatal experience, whatever that looks like for you and however your baby makes an appearance! Choose from the Core Hypnobirthing Course, the Hypnobirthing & Antenatal Course, the Refresher Hypnobirthing course or Bespoke Session.
NB: I only take two private clients every month so get in touch now to discuss your requirements.
How will Hypnobirthing help you?​
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Release any fears or negativity that you have around birth and actually feel excited about giving birth!
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Remain relaxed, calm and in control during your birth experience with a toolbox of relaxation techniques
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Feel supported by your birth partner and care providers
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Feel prepared, know your options and make informed decisions - even if things don't go to plan!
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Feel equipped to navigate the NHS maternity services to create the best possible experience for you and your baby
'Hypnobirthing, in the heat of labour, was not for me about candles, breathing, meditations etc. It was about knowledge, empowerment, how to make decisions for me, how to change my mindset, and how to feel in control. It was also, in a major part, about how to help my husband feel he was supportive, gave him a role, made him feel able to stand up for me.' First-time mum
The Core Hypnobirthing Course
[2x 2.5 hours sessions] | £249
What do you get in the Core Hypnobirthing Course?
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5-hour private course, fully personalised to your needs and circumstances and covering all the hypnobirthing essentials and any antenatal information you need. This course will give you the knowledge and techniques to help you feel calm, prepared and in control of your birth, whatever path it may take.
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Ongoing support via email and phone throughout pregnancy and following your baby' s birth
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Two Hypnobirthing relaxation tracks
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The Positive Birthing & Parenting Course workbook, full of handy checklists & practical tips for labour
Please email me for up-to-date availability. Private courses are usually held daytime on Mondays to Thursdays, at your home. I cover Winchester and surrounding areas including Andover, Basingstoke, Eastleigh, Romsey & Southampton.
What is covered in the Core Hypnobirthing Course?
Preparing body & mind for birth:
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Logic of Hypnobirthing
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Positive not perfect birth
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Resetting your birth brain
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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
Your toolkit: Hypnobirthing and relaxation techniques:​
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Breathing techniques
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Visualisations
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Positive Birth Affirmations
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Relaxations
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Anchors
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Fear Release relaxation
Feeling in control, calm and supported in the birth room:​
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Navigating the maternity system
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Informed decision-making
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Birth Partner’s roles
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Creating a relaxing birth environment wherever
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Stages of Labour (1st/2nd/3rd) and staying relaxed
"Labour made me felt like a complete superwoman. I managed to stay calm, empowered and breathing got me through every contraction. It really was just the most incredible experience."
"Valentine was an amazing hypnobirthing teacher, after being recommended by my sister who also worked with her when preparing for birth. She was incredibly personable, calm and understanding. Having such a personalised course felt so amazing, both myself and my husband feel more empowered, positive and prepared for our birth!"
The Hypnobirthing and Antenatal course
[4x 2 hours sessions] | £385
​What do you get in the private Hypnobirthing & Antenatal course?
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8-hour private course (usually delivered as 4 x 2 hours sessions on weekdays). A complete birth preparation course combining hypnobirthing and antenatal education, tailored to your needs and circumstances. All the content of the Core Hypnobirthing Course, plus additional topics like Your Birth Preferences, Induction and extra relaxations.
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Ongoing support via email and phone throughout pregnancy and following your baby' s birth
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Two Hypnobirthing relaxation tracks
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The Positive Birthing & Parenting Course workbook, full of handy checklists & practical tips for labour
I cover Winchester and surrounding areas including Andover, Eastleigh, Romsey & Southampton. Please email me for up-to-date availability. ​Private courses are usually held in the daytime Mondays to Thursdays.
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What is covered in the private Hypnobirthing & Antenatal course?
*Items highlighted in green are the extra topics not included in the Core Hypnobirthing Course
SESSION 1
Preparing body & mind for birth:
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Logic of Hypnobirthing
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Positive not perfect birth
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Resetting your birth brain
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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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Baby Positioning
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Preventing Tearing
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Pelvic Floor Exercises
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Perineal Massage
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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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Gentle Caesarean Birth
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Navigating the maternity system
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Informed decision-making
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Your Birth Preferences
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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 and staying relaxed
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Down Breathing & Visualisations
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Golden Hour
"I just wanted to say a big thank you, I feel like our sessions prepared us both really well, and I actually did get the best birth that I could hope for!"
The Refresher Hypnobirthing Course
3 hours | £185
A completely bespoke course for couples or mums who have done a hypnobirthing course before and are looking to refresh their memories on the hypnobirthing principles and techniques before their next birth. In person (held at your home or mine) or online. Please email me for up-to-date availability.
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What is included in the Refresher Hypnobirthing Course?
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Initial phone consultation
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3-hour private hypnobirthing session completely tailored to your own needs. This may include:
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Going over your previous birth experience
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The physiology of birth and hormones: Recap
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Your hypnobirthing toolkit such as relaxations, breathing techniques and comfort measures for labour
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A fear-release exercise to release any negatives from your previous birth or fears of upcoming birth
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Any specific antenatal information and birth preparation you need
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Ongoing support via email and phone right up to the birth of your baby
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Two Hypnobirthing relaxation tracks
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The Positive Birthing & Parenting Course workbook, full of handy checklists & practical tips for labour
Bespoke Session(s)
From £65 per hour
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A private session completely tailored to your unique pregnancy and needs, to help you prepare for a positive birth experience, whatever that looks like for you. Includes Hypnobirthing techniques and any birth preparation and antenatal information that you need to help you feel calm, confident and in control during pregnancy and birth.
How does it work?
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Book in a free, no-obligation chat to discuss your requirements. Plenty of clients aren’t sure what they need exactly and from an initial chat I can normally put together a suggested session plan for you to have a look at.
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If you decide to go ahead, you’ll review the suggested session plan and I’ll make any changes needed until you are completely happy!
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Bespoke courses are normally held over 1 or 2 sessions, and can be delivered in-person (Winchester and surrounding area) or on Zoom.
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Examples of previous bespoke sessions:
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‘Here we go again’ Birth Prep for 2nd/3rd time parents including all the Hypnobirthing techniques and any specific antenatal information you need.
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Positive Caesarean Birth Course equipping you with the knowledge and techniques for a calm and positive Caesarean birth
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Trauma-informed Hypnobirthing course for women who have experienced trauma
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Post 36 weeks Course i.e. The ‘OMG have I left it too late?’ course (It's never too late to learn the Hypnobirthing techniques!)
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Birth Preferences Planning Session
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Twin Birth Preparation
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Positive Induction Preparation
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What is included in a Bespoke Course? ​
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Private birth preparation session tailored to your needs, covering the Hypnobirthing and antenatal topics of your choice.
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Ongoing support via email and phone throughout pregnancy and following your baby' s birth
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Two Hypnobirthing relaxation tracks
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The Positive Birthing & Parenting Course workbook, full of handy checklists & practical tips for labour
What is covered in a Bespoke Course?
All bespoke sessions are different but the range of topics covered include:
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Physiology of Birth and Hormones
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Hypnobirthing techniques:
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Breathing techniques
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Visualisations
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Positive Birth Affirmations
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Relaxations
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Short relaxations for labour
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Massage
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Creating a relaxing birth environment wherever you are
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Navigating the maternity system and Informed Decision-making
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Birth Partner’s roles
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Stages of Labour (1st/2nd/3rd) and staying relaxed in each one
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Birth Preferences and planning for alternative scenarios
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The Golden Hour - What to expect post birth
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The 4th Trimester - Planning for a positive 4th Trimester in pregnancy
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Preventing Tearing, Perineal Massage and Pelvic Floor Exercises
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Fear Release relaxation
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Gentle Caesarean Birth
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Positive Induction
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Any other antenatal/postnatal information and birth preparation you need
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Questions? Get in touch via email or over the phone. I’m always very happy to talk anything through with you (with absolutely no obligation to sign up afterwards)!