Hypnobirthing Antenatal Courses
Calm, confidence-building antenatal courses for every kind of birth
Why Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing isn’t about having a “perfect” birth — it’s about feeling informed, grounded, supported and confident, however your birth unfolds.
My Hypnobirthing courses help you:
• Understand how your body works in labour
• Reduce fear and overwhelm
• Learn practical comfort techniques
• Feel safer, calmer and more in control
• Strengthen partner support
• Prepare for every type of birth: hospital, home, induction or caesareanHelp you feel more confident approaching birth and motherhood
Covering the full Hypnobirthing aspect as well as antenatal education, delivered by an expereinced Hypnobirthing teacher and Birth & Postnatal Doula
What is Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is a gentle, evidence-informed way to prepare for birth. It’s not woo-woo or wacky like some may think. You’ll learn breathing tools, relaxation techniques, confidence-building education, and practical skills for navigating your birth calmly — whatever form it takes.
It’s not about being ‘zen’. It’s about feeling informed, supported and ready so you feel confident and excited to give birth.
On my courses I ensure you feel confident with knowledge and practical tools approaching birth but also early motherhood and beginning a new phase of life with a newborn.
What You’ll Learn
Hypnobirthing isn’t about having a “perfect” birth — it’s about feeling informed, grounded, supported and confident, however your birth unfolds.
My Hypnobirthing Antenatal courses help you:
• Understand how your body works in labour and how to recognise each stage
• Reduce fear and overwhelm towards birth
• Learn practical comfort techniques to manage pain
• Feel safer, calmer and more in control
• Learn your rights & choices surrounding birth, so you are more likely to have the birth you desire
• Prepare for every type of birth: hospital, home, induction or caesarean
Understand how to promote and establish breastfeeding if you want
How to set up safe sleep environments for you & baby
Learn what early life is like with a newborn
Why Birth Preparation Matters
Your birth experience stays with you for life.
Preparation helps you feel calmer, more confident and better supported.
Birth preparation matters because it helps you:
• Reduce fear towards birth
• Understand what’s happening in your body
• Make choices that feel right for you
• Feel supported, not overwhelmed
• Strengthen connection with your partner
• Create a more positive birth experience
A Calm, Gentle, Judgement-Free Approach
As a doula, my Hypnobirthing teaching blends emotional support, birth experience and a deep understanding of the local maternity services.
Families describe my approach as:
Calm and grounding
Reassuring and nurturing
Clear, practical and supportive
Gentle, non-judgemental
My aim is not to teach a method - but to help you feel deeply supported and informed so you can feel confident for birth.
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Unlike some well known antenatal courses, I don’t fluff over birth and brush over topics. I ensure you are fully aware of how to navigate the maternity system, know your rights and choices and give you the tools to make decisions about your birth so you remain in control. As well as many techniques to use to stay calm throughout pregnancy and birth.
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Birth partners are strongly encouraged to attend. They will learn how to best support and advocate for you when they are needed most. Many birth partners leave feeling impressed and happy they attended, realising it’s not all just breathing techniques but actually a lot of common sense, facts and real life support.
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Yes — it provides tools, confidence and calm for all births, including induction. With the rising induction rate in modern maternity Hypnobirthing is even more valuable. Especially when you know your rights, choices and how to make decisions.
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Yes — Hypnobirthing is incredibly helpful for planning a calm, confident caesarean birth. There are still many things that you can do to remain in control of your birth and have a calm, beautiful experience.
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Yes — I cover Cirencester, Burford, Tetbury, Carterton and surrounding areas. I also provide virtual Hypnobirthing courses if it is more convenient.
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Absolutely. GWH is my local hospital and I work with many families that are planning to birth here. I provide tools to navigate local maternity services.
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Yes, I offer private Hypnobirthing sessions in Swindon, and surrounding areas. This includes Wroughton, Old Town, Cricklade, Highworth and other local towns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Let’s Work Together
Serving Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire & Cotswolds
I offer private Hypnobirthing courses in your own home across:
Gloucestershire – Cirencester, Tetbury, Fairford, South Cerney, Cotswolds
Wiltshire – Swindon, Highworth, Marlborough, Malmesbury, Royal Wootton Bassett
Oxfordshire – Carterton, Burford, Faringdon, Wantage
I also run a few Group Classes through the year, usually based from Swindon
Supporting births at:
• Great Western Hospital (Swindon)
• John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford)
• Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
• Stroud Maternity Unit
• Royal United Hospitals & Birth Centres
• Home births across all counties
As well as this I provide Virtual Hypnobirthing Classes if you live further away or it is more convenient for you.
Ready for a Calmer, More Confident Birth?
I’d love to support you through your Hypnobirthing and Antenatal journey so you can feel prepared for birth, and to meet your baby