Hypnobirthing Classes

Transformative antenatal education for a caLm, empowering birth

What is Hypnobirthing?

Hypnobirthing is a great childbirth education choice that teaches you how to cope with labour through the use of breathing, relaxation and self-hypnosis methods. The tools and techniques that you will learn combat fear and pain, replacing them with calm and confidence.

Why choose Jane The Doula? You will receive more than this. Jane will take you through a comprehensive Hypnobirthing Antenatal course that will also include things like birth planning, positions and the birth partner’s role. As a highly-experienced Hypnobirthing Teacher & Birth Doula, Jane will also be able to give you up-to-date information on maternity care and the local hospitals, as well as providing the right support for you. With Jane the Doula, one of the first Wise Hippo Birthing Programme Instructors & (Gold Seal) Mongan Method Practitioners - where Hypnobirthing all began! Find out more about Jane here

You only have to read the experiences of the Breeze Birthing families to discover the difference Breeze Birthing makes. This is why i have taught many doctors, midwives, paramedics etc- because they see the difference in the mothers and their babies.   

Ultimately, everyone benefits with Hypnobirthing - you, your birth partner and your baby. It really will make a huge difference to you during pregnancy, birth & beyond!

What will I receive?

  • 10-Hour Course (Usually taught as 2.5hrs x 4 evenings, or over 2 days)      

  • Wealth of knowledge and experience from a  Birth Doula and long-established Hypnobirthing Practitioner, trained in many other areas

  • The Wise Hippo workbook manual to support your practice at home

  • Beautifully scripted MP3s to help you with your preparation

  • Online client area access on The Wise Hippo website 

  • Support from Jane and other experts via online

  • Access to your client area on The Wise Hippo website

  • Access to The Wise Hippo Hub and Breeze Birthing Parents online

  • Skills for life-pregnancy, birth & beyond                               

What will I learn in each class?

Class One

  • The history of childbirth

  • The Picture of Childbirth today

  • The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme materials

  • Defining Hypnosis

  • What is Pain?

  • The Physiology of Birth and the Impact of Fear

  • Mind / Body connection

  • The Impact of Others

  • Tools to help you take charge of your thoughts; Cloak of Protection, Birth Affirmations and the Thought Exchange.

  • Birth video and discussion

Class Two

  • Relaxation – the antidote to discomfort

  • What is Relaxation?

  • Positions for Relaxation

  • Remember to Breathe

  • Self-Hypnosis

  • Eyes Open Hypnosis

  • Time Distortion

  • Anchoring

  • Birth Partners Script

  • Establishing a practice routine

  • Birth video & discussion

Class Three

  • Prenatal bonding

  • Choosing where to have your baby

  • Choosing who will be with you when you have your baby

  • Alternative options for promoting comfort

  • Due dates

  • Natural nudges of encouragement for your baby

  • Birth planning

  • Physical preparations for birth

  • The mirror mantra

  • Fear release session

  • Birth video & discussion

Class Four

  • Soothing strokes and the power of positive touch

  • Positions for birth & active birth techniques

  • Ligaments and pelvis

  • Humming your baby down - birthing your baby

  • Birth partner’s role

  • Using the techniques during labour

  • Sign of labour and when to call

  • Birth progresses

  • Baby arrives

  • Sea of Serenity – Birth Hypnosis session

  • The third stage of labour

  • Birth video & discussion

Available Class Formats

JOIN A GROUP in-person or online from £325 - classes in Royston (Herts) and Biggleswade (Beds) CLICK HERE to view courses.

ONE-TO-ONE from £375 - A flexible option so you can learn at a time that suits you. Please contact me to arrange.  

WITH FRIENDS from £650 per group - Organise a group consisting of 2 or more couples and helps to spread the cost. Please contact me to arrange.      

REFRESHER from £125 - A brilliant session to recap on the vital points and help you feel confident once again. Please contact me to arrange or for more information.

FREE INTRODUCTORY SESSION - Discover if Hypnobirthing is for you in this fantastic introduction. CLICK HERE to find the next session.

When should I start my course?

Many leave their birth preparation until their third trimester, however, we say a good time to begin your journey is any time around 20 weeks of pregnancy. Don’t worry if you’re close to birth, it is never too late to benefit from Hypnobirthing. Contact me and we’ll get you started!

Other Services

Birth & Postnatal Doula, Helping your baby to turn with Spinning Babies, Closing The Bones Postnatal Massage, Trauma Resolution with the Three-Step Rewind Technique, Mother Blessings Celebrant.