Full Birth Preparation

The Full Birth Preparation course weaves hypnobirthing in with more traditional antenatal course content, to provide you with a comprehensive package to leave you feeling fully prepared for labour, birth and early parenting. There’s plenty of time built into the sessions for questions, discussion and getting to know each other, and I am always happy to talk about anything you may want to know!

When are the next available dates?

I run regular group Full Birth Preparation courses from my lovely relaxing venue in central Harrogate:

  • October course: Tuesdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th October, 18:30-21:30 - perfect for due dates in late November, December and early January

If these dates don’t work for you, one to one sessions can be arranged at times that suit you. Alternatively, if you would like to arrange a group session for you and your pregnant friends, please get in touch and I’ll send you details of my availability and my special group discount rates!

What will I learn?

  • The background of hypnobirthing - it’s essential to have a good idea of this so that you understand how it works and a bit of the science behind it all

  • How physiological birth works and how to promote the production of your birth hormones, to enable birth to progress as efficiently as possible

  • What options are available for managing pain or discomfort during labour?

  • How to release any fears or worries you might currently be holding around birth

  • How to relax deeply and quickly using a range techniques, including breathing and visualisations

  • Different directions birth might take

  • Tools to support you to make informed decisions that are right for you, which is especially important if birth takes an unexpected turn

  • Why birth plans are SO important and how to write one for any situation

  • Different birth place options and how to create a relaxing birth environment, wherever you’re planning to give birth

  • The role of your birth partner(s)

  • Positions for labour and birth

  • How to care for your baby in the early days, including feeding your baby, bathing, changing nappies and putting them to bed as safely as possible.

  • Preparing emotionally for parenthood, including signs of perinatal mental health troubles and managing expectations of the postnatal period.

  • Anything else you might want to ask me about at any point throughout the course!

What’s included?

  • A client manual, which is packed full of information to support you

  • 8 guided hypnosis and relaxation MP3 recordings for you to use whenever you want

  • A welcome pack full of wonderful things for you and your baby.

How much will it cost?

The Full Birth Preparation course costs £300 per couple/pair for a group session, or £450 for a one to one.

Why Beyond Birth?

My courses tend to attract likeminded people who want to prepare for a calm and positive birth experience. I don’t send you loads of videos and homework to do in your own time - all content is delivered face to face in my relaxing studio space in central Harrogate by one friendly practitioner (me!). I am a fully qualified and highly experienced antenatal teacher, breastfeeding counsellor and hypnobirthing instructor, so you can feel confident you are in safe hands.

Group or one to one?

Group courses are ideal for anyone hoping to meet likeminded expectant parents at a similar stage in their pregnancy. I include plenty of opportunities for chatting and getting to know each other, to help you to build friendships with each other.

A bespoke one to one course can be tailored precisely to your needs. Every pregnancy is different and everybody comes to hypnobirthing and antenatal courses looking for slightly different things. I can either run the sessions from my venue in Harrogate, or if you’re local I can come to you so you don’t even need to leave the comfort of your home!

When should I book?

I recommend choosing a course any time from 20 weeks of pregnancy onwards - most people start around the 25-30 week mark, but it’s never too late!