what is Hypnobirthing?

‘‘Hypnobirthing is a modern name for something that has always existed.
Some women instinctively birth by closing their eyes, going within, getting in the zone, blocking out the rest of the world and focusing, feeling and connecting purely on their baby moving down the birth path. They believe in themselves, their bodies and the birthing process, and seemingly just do it with a real sense of ease. 
For others, a lack of knowledge, negative conditioning, birth trauma and fear can get in the way, negatively impacting the birthing process. This is a big problem, and where there is a problem there must be a solution. If you are feeling scared, anxious or even petrified about birthing your baby then hypnobirthing is an ideal solution for you.
Hypnobirthing prides itself in offering the highest standard of education for birth preparation. It is an antenatal education programme that supports you and your birthing partner to prepare for your baby’s birth in a way that feels right for you. Your physical, physiological and psychological health matters now more than ever.
Hypnobirthing will help you understand the connection between your mind and your body, and how you can ensure that they are working togetherin a best possible way, for both your labour and your life in general. You will learn how to relax emotionally and physically and how to plan for success no matter what path ypur birthing takes. Along with practical birth planning, your birth partner’s role, physical preparations for birth and so much more, you can be sure that you are receiving the best possible education on how to birth your baby feeling calm, relaxed and in control when you attend a hypnobirthing course.’’
Tamara Cianfini- The Birth Path

The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme

The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme classes can be attended anywhere from 20 - 37 weeks of pregnancy allowing plenty of time for practice, although you can still benefit if you are over 38 weeks pregnant. When to attend is a very personal choice.  Attending early on in your pregnancy allows for plenty of time for practice and you can use the techniques to also support you through your pregnancy and to understand the changes that are taking place in your body.  However, some couples prefer to learn the techniques later on when they are more focused on the actual birth.  
 The Wise Hippo Birthing programme offers a comprehensive antenatal course totalling 10 hours of instruction.  Classes usually last about 2.5 hour per session. 
All of the hypnosis techniques are learnt during the first two sessions which ensures that I can see how couples are progressing with their practice of the techniques which allows opportunity for questions and review of these techniques.
I offer an online taster session where I introduce you to the main idea and goal of hypnobirthing and we do a lovely relaxation with my guidance.