Hypnobirthing Course
The Calm Births Course is a birth education programme designed by a Midwife (me!) and accredited by the Royal College of Midwives. (You can see our main site here) It is designed to help you achieve a calm, gentle and positive birth. The aim of the Calm Births Course is to give you and your birth partner the skills needed to remain feeling calm, positive and in control no matter what turn your birth may take.
My classes are informal and relaxed, and tailored to you and your needs.
I believe that the combination of 20 years experience as a Midwife, Hypnotherapist and 3 births of my own enable me to empower you to achieve the birth you desire. Let me begin your journey with you to an empowered, calm birth.
The Calm Births Course is a course of 4 sessions of roughly 1 and half hours each, and lots of relaxation practice at home for you & your chosen birth partner. If it is not your first baby, you will need only 3 sessions.
You will learn how to take yourself away into a deep space of relaxation whenever and wherever you wish, whilst remaining alert & in control.
You will learn about the physiology and hormones involved and what you can do to be in control of your birth. These tools, along with other techniques for birthing, will empower you to have the safe, calm and gentle birth you deserve. This course is designed to work for you regardless of the way your baby comes into the world, whether it be a vaginal birth or a Caesarean.
We will also cover:
How to release any fears or negative feelings you may have around birth
How to naturally start your labour when baby is ready
Breathing techniques for labour and to birth your baby
A simple massage technique to avoid the chances of episiotomy
How to stay calm and in control of your baby's birth
How to reduce the need for medication.
Who's it for?
There is no ideal time to start the course, but it’s usually best after 20 weeks. It is for any kind of birth in any kind of setting. In fact some of Hypnobirthing's greatest advocates are those who, for varying reasons, had surgical births. The techniques that they had learned in class equipped them with the tools they needed to relax and remain calm. We also have a separate ‘Hypnobirthing for C-section’ course for those who have a C-Section booked.
What are the benefits?
The benefits to a woman, her baby and her birth partner are many, primarily these are:
Fewer instrumental or surgical births
Shorter labours
High success rate in turning breech babies
Less pain perceived in labour
Lessens fatigue during labour
Less need for episiotomy
Dad or birth partner are an integral part of the process & know what to do - they’re not a helpless bystander
HypnoBirthing babies are calmer, better sleepers and generally have higher Apgar scores at birth
What my clients say:
“This course has made me look at birthing completely differently. I no longer feel worried or nervous, I just feel prepared & ready to birth naturally”
Hannah is incredibly welcoming and puts you at ease straight away. Her lovely manner ensures you can really let go of any fears you have and learn how to look forward to the birth of your child. With her background in midwifery, Hannah provides so much information with regards to the medical side of childbirth; no question is silly.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hannah to anyone, we’ll be back if there’s another one! Thank you.
The Cost
First time parents: 4 classes at £150 in a group or £299 private - all classes held in Burghfield Common, Reading.
Non-first time parents: 3 classes at £100 in a group or £225 private
Contact Me
If you’d like to chat more about Hypnobirthing and how it might work for you, or to arrange private classes please complete the form below, email: hannah@calmbirths.uk or message: 07852 954122