Couples who choose to take the course will be given the Hypnobirthing Book and Calm Birth CD by Judith Flood, founder member of the Association of Hypnobirthing Midwives as well as telephone support both during and after the course (this can be for Midwifery as well as Hypnobirthing advice).

An outline of the course content is as follows;

• An introduction to Hypnobirthing – why does it work so well?
• The connection between fear and pain.
• How the birthing body actually works.
• Hypnosis – what exactly is it and why does it work so well for birth?
• Visualistion
• Breathing techniques for relaxation and birth
• Progressive Relaxation

• Special techniques for birthing partners to support during labour and birth
• Film of a wonderful Hypnobirth
• More breathing techniques and practise.
• How to help your baby into a good position for birth
• Specialised hypnosis session – releasing fears and building confidence.

• Massage techniques for birth
• Film of a wonderful Hypnobirth
• Breathing for birthing
• What to expect during labour
• Specialised hypnosis session – releasing fears and building confidence.

• Making a Hypnobirthing Birth Plan
• Making decisions and special circumstances
• The placenta
• Birthing positions
• Specialised hypnosis session – releasing fears and building confidence.

For more information or to book a Hypnobirthing course please contact Alice Keely on 07947 306 480 or please fill out and submit an enquiry form and I’ll get in touch with you.