Hypnobirthing & Birth Preparation Course

🕘 Part 1: Understanding Birth & The Mind-Body Connection

  • Introduction & intentions for the day

  • What is hypnobirthing? How it works & why it’s effective

  • The mind-body connection in birth: How thoughts influence physiology

  • The role of birth hormones & how to optimise them

🕙 Part 2: Breathing, Relaxation & Visualisation Techniques

  • Guided relaxation to start feeling the power of hypnobirthing

  • Breathwork: Techniques for each stage of labour

  • The power of positive birth affirmations & visualisation

  • How to create a calm birth space (at home or hospital)

🕚 Part 3: Birth Partners & The Power of Support

  • The role of the birth partner – how they can actively support you

  • Massage techniques & light-touch relaxation

  • Advocacy in birth: Asking the right questions & making informed choices

  • Practical ways to reduce stress & increase oxytocin

🕛 Lunch Break

🕐 Part 4: Understanding Labour & Birth Physiology

  • What happens in labour: The stages of birth explained

  • The emotional and physical journey of labour

  • Positions for labour & birth – how movement can help

  • Pain relief options: Hypnobirthing & beyond

🕑 Part 5: Birth Preferences & Decision-Making

  • Writing a flexible birth plan/preferences

  • Interventions: What to expect & making informed choices

  • Navigating the unexpected: Staying calm & in control

  • Techniques for caesarean birth preparation

🕒 Part 6: Deepening Relaxation & Final Hypnosis Session

  • Recap & Q&A – addressing any final worries or questions

  • Deep relaxation hypnosis session – experiencing full-body calm

  • Post-birth recovery & the golden hour after birth

  • Closing reflections & next steps

📲 After the Course:

  • Access to a private WhatsApp group for ongoing support

  • Downloadable hypnosis scripts to use at home

  • Online relaxation tracks & birth prep resources