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Birth affirmations for a caesarean birth

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Colleen

Hypnobirthing is not just for natural births, and can really help with a caesarean birth! Hypnobirthing is for all types of births. The benefits for a more complicated pregnancy are: The relaxation techniques will help keep you and your baby...Read More

Hypnobirthing as a first time Mum

Posted on November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 by Colleen

I taught Emma and Mohammed hypnobirthing as a private course in their home. As a first time Mum, Emma did not know what to expect from birth. However, as is common, she had heard a lot of horror stories. Her...Read More

How can a private midwife help you in pregnancy, birth and beyond?

Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 by Colleen

During pregnancy we are so lucky in this country to have free healthcare and support through our NHS system. Although, as I am sure you are aware, there is a time limit to antenatal checks and strain on our healthcare...Read More

What are the pros and cons of a stretch and sweep?

Posted on September 13, 2019June 18, 2020 by Colleen

Firstly, before we go over the pros and cons of a stretch and sweep (also known as a membrane sweep) - do you even know what it is?! It is a procedure, usually offered to pregnant women around 41 weeks,...Read More

Hypnobirthing with a planned caesarean birth

Posted on July 11, 2019August 24, 2019 by Colleen

Most people come to my classes because they want a birth that is as natural as possible. Although hypnobirthing makes a natural birth much more likely, it can not be guaranteed. One of the most important parts of my job...Read More

How can a birth doula help during childbirth?

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by Colleen

When I was pregnant for the first time, I was very naive about pregnancy and birth. I presumed it was a horrible experience that you just got on with to get the end result. Luckily, my sister booked me onto...Read More

The birth of Seth – a hypnobirth VBAC

Posted on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 by Colleen

My friend Kate, and her partner Rich, did not have a great birth experience the first time round in 2015. When Kate told me last year that she was pregnant again, I knew I wanted to help her achieve her...Read More

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The un-planned home birth of Theodore

Posted on February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 by Colleen

Mia and Joe were part of my October group hypnobirthing class. Their birth story is amazing! Usually when we think of birth not going to plan, we think of a natural birth becoming medicated. Mia's labour was so fast and...Read More

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What are the best ways to naturally induce labour?

Posted on January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 by Colleen

Many people believe that to have a succesful hypnobirth, you must labour completely naturally. However, this is not the case. There are plenty of reasons why pain relief, medical intervention and inductions are valid and necessary. Which is why my...Read More

The birth of Mason – a hypnobirthing induction

Posted on December 29, 2018December 29, 2018 by Colleen

This is the positive hypnobirthing induction story from Sarah and Aaron. They are actually the first couple I taught hypnobirthing to, it's just taken me a while to share their birth story! Sarah is my cousin and was half way...Read More

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