HypnoBirthing® Classes, Mindful Mamma™Classes and Pregnancy Events

We run the following classes and workshops across the East Midlands, in Nottingham, Lincoln and Grantham. We will also be running the Mindful Mamma™ class one day a month in Cobham, Surrey.

HypnoBirthing®, The Mongan Method, run over 4 weeks (12 hours tuition)
Mindful Mamma™ Birth Relaxation and Preparation Class (1 day- 6 hours tuition)
Saturday Smart Beginnings, the Leclaire Method (1 day - 6 hours tuition)
Introduction to Hypnosis for Pregnancy and Birth ( 2 hour session)

Scroll down to find out more about these different techniques.

To find out the dates for the next HypnoBirthing® Classes and pregnancy events are click here

1. HypnoBirthing® classes

These courses are the Mongan HypnoBirthing® Method taught by a certified pracitioner and hypnotherapist. With the four week course you get to meet other mums locally and to try techniques inbetween classes. These courses suit people who live fairly close to where the courses are taking place. They all take place in the evenings or at weekends so both parents are able to attend.

You will learn:

Breathing techniques that help during pregnancy and birth

How to let go of any fears you might have about childbirth
How to reduce the need for any medication at all
Reduce your risk of needing an episiotomy during birth with simple techniques
How to be confident and informed when dealing with the medical staff
Bonding with your baby during pregnany
How your birthing partner can support and help you relax
How to use hypnosis in different birthing positions
If you are overdue, to bring about your own easy start of labour with simple, natural techniques
Most importantly, you'll know how to relax, and stay calm and in control

Included in the package is the HypnoBirthing® book, CDs to take away and practise, and to use during labour, RSS alerts, with a weekly affirmation, a Hypnurture pregnancy relaxation cd, online support group and 12 hours of tuition. We also offer a postnatal coffee morning so you can get together afterwards and compare notes!For more information on the Mongan HypnoBirthing® Method click here The teaching time the HypnoBirthing® course is 12 hours.

2. The Mindful Mamma™ Birth Relaxation and Preparation Class

This class is run over a day and is based on UK practises for birth prepration. It is perfect taken alongside your existing parentcraft and NCT classes, giving you a positive, deeper understanding of how your mind and body function during labour.

We work in close contact with Independent Midwives, the National Childbirth Trust and other therapists, including acupuncturists, reflexologists, Doulas, and aromatherapists to help you achieve the birth you want. In addition to this class you can book sessions around natural induction, turning a breech baby and any other circumstances that may occur.

There are five basic elements to this course:

Learn to release your fear as research shows that fear during birth can lead to intervention.
Learn amazing facts about exactly what your body does through labour
Learn powerful deep relaxation techniques to help you stay in control on your special day.
Dads - learn how to give yourself a worthwhile, satisfying and important part to play.
Learn to fall in love with your baby and why this is such an important part of birth preparation

Each participant recieves a Mindful Mamma™ birth cd set recorded by Sophie Fletcher based on techniques that have been used successfully for years by women who have achieved a calm birth.

The course costs just £99 per couple, including a delicious lunch, pregnancy and birth cd and all your handouts. If you book before 20 weeks you get 20% off.

Up and coming dates are:

28th June in Grantham, 19th of July in Nottingham, 26th July in Lincoln, August the 23rd in Grantham and the 20th September in Nottingham.

3. Leclaire Saturday Smart Beginnings Course

The Leclaire Method specialises in mindful pregnancy and creative childbirth. This course is suited to people that want to work more with the emotional aspects of becoming a parent or for those who wish to work more deeply on fears around birth.

This can be particularly empowering for mu's that wish to have a more positive second or susequent birth. This method is suited to people that like a bit more flexibility and are already practising yoga or meditation on a regular basis. You'll find it a wonderfully calm and relaxing experience. Some couples like to integrate this into a weekend away.

The teaching time on this course is 6 hours.

For more information about the Leclaire Method Click Here

4.Introduction to Hypnosis for Birth

Congratulations, you've found out that your'e pregnant, you've had your 1st scan - So what next?

Why not come and meet other expectant mums for a 2 hour workshop on how to look after yourself and your baby using relaxation and self-hypnosis.

You will learn introductory techniques for the self-management of pregnancy related problems such as morning sickness, heartburn and discomfort. You will also learn relaxation techniques that will help you and your baby right up to, and during, your birth.

Not only will you learn how to use these invaluable techniques yourself but you will also get a cd to take away and use that will help you relax and enjoy bonding with your baby.

The workshop costs just £25 pp or £35 for a couple and includes your own pregnancy relaxation cd and refreshments.