What is Hypnobirthing?
In hypnobirthing, you will not be hypnotised! In a way, the name is actually quite misleading as the real focus is on empowering you with knowledge to make your birth better.
To start with, you learn about birth physiology and how your body works on a muscular and hormonal level. Once you know why it's so important to be relaxed, you learn how to achieve this, so your body can work comfortably as it's designed to, allowing you to navigate your birth feeling calm and, most importantly, in control. Watch what our founder and hypnobirthing teacher, Siobhan, has to say about what hypnobirthing is.
What does hypnobirthing teach you?
Hypnobirthing is for all types of birth and we want to prepare you for any unpredictable developments so you can remain relaxed. It helps you have confidence to make informed decisions that are right for you and your baby, leaving you empowered and prepared for every step.
You learn about induction, caesareans and other interventions that may be offered to give you the knowledge you need to embrace or decline these options. It teaches you about the stages of labour from start to finish, the benefits of delayed cord clamping and immediate skin-to-skin, and the differences between active management and a physiological third stage. It explains the different pain management options available, both holistic and pharmaceutical.
All this seeks to help you overcome anxiety and enjoy your pregnancy, and have the positive and empowering birth experience you deserve. You'll be equipped with tools and techniques you can use as you navigate the challenges of parenthood. Ultimately, hypnobirthing will leave you feeling more informed, confident and even excited about giving birth.
It's important to remember that a positive birth isn't one type; all births have the potential to be positive experiences. The mechanics of how birth happens matter little long-term, it's how you feel during the experience that matters most, as it's the feelings that last a lifetime.
Hypnobirthing will help you have that positive experience so that however your baby's born, you're ready to begin your new chapter together in the best possible way, feeling relaxed, confident and happy.
When should you start hypnobirthing?
You can begin hypnobirthing education at any point during pregnancy, however most people start hypnobirthing at around 20-30 weeks. When it comes to hypnobirthing, the more you know and the more you practice the techniques, the better. However, we have had some people begin our online course at 40 weeks as it’s possible to binge watch during the last few days of your pregnancy to power up your knowledge at the last minute! It really is never too late to start learning hypnobirthing to benefit your birth.
How can you learn hypnobirthing?
Here at The Positive Birth Company, we're famous for our award-winning online course, The Hypnobirthing Pack! It's the original online, affordable hypnobirthing course and the 6+ hours of workshops come with loads of added extras. Check out the Hypnobirthing Pack and get started today for just £45!
We also offer evening Zoom classes for anyone who would like a (virtual) face-to-face session with a hypnobirthing teacher. Check out our class schedule and book in today!
For all you bookworms out there, our best-selling book is a brilliant way to soak in the hypnobirthing learning! Hypnobirthing: Practical Ways To Make Your Birth Better
Our £45 digital course
Our live group classes
Our best-selling book
Does hypnobirthing actually work?
Read some of our customer reviews below to see how our hypnobirthing course benefitted their birth.
“I wish that we could go back in time and do this course for my first child and we would have had a completely different experience. I thought this was going to be some wacky hippy fluffy Hypno stuff and it was absolutely not that at all, it’s science, common sense and experience and we’re very grateful for the foundation it’s giving us going into labour with baby number two. ”
“It really helped me relax and prepare for my home birth and to expect the unexpected. When I was told I would need to deliver in a hospital, I was prepared for the change in plan and I knew how to advocate for myself and deep breathe my way through my contractions. I highly recommend the Hypnobirthing Digital Pack, it was worth every penny.”
“A brilliant course. I particularly loved the breathing exercises which really helped me through Labour. Understanding how the uterus muscles work really helped me feel comfortable with the concept of Labour. I loved the guided meditations and relaxation techniques. They were brilliant. I would highly recommend this course to everyone.”
Still not sure what hypnobirthing is?
Watch our video below which explains hypnobirthing.