Birth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

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Becoming Mama offers KG Hypnobirthing as a complete antenatal course based on science and logic, giving you the knowledge to navigate the maternity system with confidence, make the right informed choices for you, feel in control of your birthing experience, with the techniques to harness your powerful mind and body, focus on the sensations, and totally own it! The course is relaxed, personal, and taught by a practising midwife. 

It will totally change what your pregnancy and birth experience could be. It's a true education into how physiological labour works, how your body is made for it, how to really tune into it and encourage an efficient and comfortable birth. You will learn how to train the mind to relax and let go, allowing your body to take over and harness its power to birth your baby. It's a way of ensuring you understand all the options available to you, that every step is your choice and that you feel in control throughout the process. I can help you eradicate any fear you have around childbirth. 

During the course we cover myths around hypnosis (neither you or your partner will do anything embarrassing involuntarily, nor will you sleep your way through labour!), demonstrate the power of the mind and provide practical information. KG Hypnobirthing combines self hypnosis techniques, and the power of positive language, with in-depth  information and knowledge about the process of natural labour and birth. This will help you re-think your views and expectations of birth, enabling you to feel confident and trust your body, which is naturally designed to give birth. 

To be effective, daily practice is required at home, but you will reap the rewards. We cannot promise a 'pain-free' birth, but KG Hypnobirthing always makes a difference, leading to a calm, confident and empowering birth experience, whatever the situation. It can be used for ANY type of birth and not all births go to plan. I am passionate about you being able to use your new knowledge and techniques for Plans B, C or D, as well as Plan A, ensuring all possibilities lead to a positive transition to parenthood. 

Our course is for anyone expecting a baby, looking for an informed, confident and calm birth. This could be with all the unknowns, worries and questions of a first baby, after a previous challenging birth, or for a planned Caesarean section. Partners are fully included as a crucial part of birth preparation, but equally you can utilise hypnobirthing techniques by yourself.

OPTIONS AVAILABLE

The Full Course

Private Course 

Online or In-Person

10 Hours in total (4x 2.5hr sessions)

Complete Antenatal Course 

Aromatherapy Guidance included 

Includes: The Hypnobirthing Book (Katharine Graves), Full MP3s, Parents folder of relaxation scripts, plus additional Becoming Mama Goody Bag! 

The Essentials Course 

Private Course

Online or In-Person 

6 Hours in total (3x 2hr sessions) 

Suitable for those also completing a traditional Antenatal Course elsewhere, or who have previously given birth.

Includes: The Hypnobirthing Book (Katharine Graves), Full MP3s, Parents folder of relaxation scripts, plus additional Becoming Mama Goody Bag! 

The Mini Course 

Private Course 

Online or In-Person

4 Hours in total (2x 2hr sessions) 

Suitable as a Refresher (previous hypnobirthing experience) or for those completing a full Antenatal Course taught by ME (through Bump & Baby Club - Thame or Marlow venues)

Includes: The Hypnobirthing Book (Katharine Graves), Full MP3s, Parents folder of relaxation scripts, plus additional Becoming Mama Goody Bag! 

Hypnobirthing Taster Session 

Every couple of months I offer FREE 30-minute Hypnobirthing taster sessions Online. See Booking Page for the next date, or email me to find out more.

Planned C-Sections 

Relaxation techniques can be so valuable and have multiple benefits for you and baby when you are planning an abdominal birth. If you are feeling anxious about any aspect of the birth or recovery, please book a 2 hour 'Birth Chat' on the Booking Page and I fully prepare you with the most relevant of Hypnobirthing techniques. 

OTHER BIRTH PREPARATION

Birth Chat

As a Midwife, I offer one-off 'Birth Chats' for 2 hours. This is totally personalised to you and could cover: 

- Your Birth Plan, covering all options available, any questions, and impartial, evidence-based information

- In-depth Birth Talk, covering stages of labour, pain relief choices, what to expect, place of birth options, 'golden hour', plus more 

- Relaxation and comfort techniques for labour 

- Your specific pregnancy and birth choices

Yoga & Hypnobirthing Pregnancy Relaxation 

Classes and Retreats focussed on tuning into your changing body, taking time for you, practising appropriate and useful yoga poses, and getting an introduction to the benefits of hypnobirthing. Includes practice of the breath and guided relaxation, plus a chance to meet other local mums-to-be. 

See Booking Page for upcoming dates. 

KG Hypnobirthing course is fully accredited by the Royal College of Midwives. Find out more at www.kghypnobirthing.com