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What are the benefits of pregnancy relaxation?

Posted on October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 by Colleen

A key part of hypnobirthing is how to remain relaxed during labour. For many, especially if you are scared or anxious about giving birth, this is an odd concept. Birth is painful, undignified, and out of your control, right?! Well....Read More

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

Posted on September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 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

The birth of Jaxon – homebirth to delivery suite

Posted on July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 by Colleen

Sarah and Aaron were the first couple I taught hypnobirthing to when I first qualified as a hypnobirthing teacher in 2016. Their first birth was a positive birth experience following an induction of labour, you can read that story here....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 to prepare for a fast labour using hypnobirthing

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by Colleen

When learning hypnobirthing, we learn that it is important to dream and visualise the details of your perfect birth. This can include where you are, who you are with, how you are feeling and how long your birth will be....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