*   Are you feeling slightly anxious about your forthcoming delivery.

*  Have you heard horror stories about pregnancy and birthing from friends and family.

*  Have you ever wondered why people always concentrate on the negative aspects regarding their labour and birth.

Well I am here to change all that with the help of the Fertility2Birth's Hypnobirth program. Clinical research and experience shows that confident relaxed and positive mothers have better birth outcomes.

What is Hypnobirth?

Fertility2Birth's Hypnobirth is a complete birth education program, that teaches specific self hypnosis, relaxation, and breathing techniques for a better birth. It then goes on to teach first time mums and dads what to expect after their baby is born, which are things that are no longer taught in the NHS parentcraft classes. I work closely with midwives who advocate this program so we can work together as a team.

You will learn how and why severe pain does not have to be an accompaniment of labour.

You will learn how to release the fears and anxieties you may currently have about giving birth, and how to overcome previous traumatic births.

Hypnobirth lets you discover and experience the joy and magic of birth, rather than the horrific ordeal everyone else seems hell bent on telling you about.

Most importantly you will learn how to put yourself back in control of your birth, rather than blindly turning your birthing experience over to your doctor or midwife.

Hypnobirth does not mean that you will be in a trance or asleep. Rather you'll be able to chat, and be in good spirits, totally relaxed, but fully in control. You'll always be aware of what is happening to you, and around you.

Hypnobirth does not require any particular belief system, or prior experience. Some of our mums (and especially their partners!) have been sceptical at first, until they experience it for themselves. In fact, the more sceptical they are to start with, the more evangelical they are when they discover the power of Hypnobirth.

Just imagine welcoming each ripple (medically known as a contraction), feeling peaceful...relaxed...and even smiling as your baby comes closer to you!

In short, Hypnobirth allows you to experience birth in an atmostphere of calm relaxation, free of fear and tension that prevents the birthing muscles of your body functioning as nature intented them to. With Hypnobirth these are some of the things that you will learn.

*  Breathing techniques that actually assist the birthing muscles to  dilate your cervix ( and it is not the panting that most people think that they have to do. Think about it why would you want to hyperventilate during labour?)

* How to massively reduce the need for any medication at all.

* How to reduce your risk of perineal trauma during the birth with a massage technique.

* How to be confident and informed when dealing with the medical staff, when to question, what to ask, and when it is time to let then take over.

* How to release any fears you might have about childbirth, regardless of where they have come from.

* How to bring about your own easy start of labour with these simple, natural techniques, if you go beyond your 'estimated due date'.

* Most importantly, you'll know how to relax and stay calm and in control, regardless of what is going on around you. Hypnobirth is designed as a structured but informal class, that teaches about the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of birth. You will learn why your body does what it does, as well as how.

We cant promise you a pain free birth - no one can - but we can promise you a much, much, more comfortable and relaxed birth than you would have had otherwise.

We find that the babies born using hypnosis tend to be calmer, feed better, sleep better, and experience less trauma, because they are gently breathed into the world at their own pace. Scientific research has also shown that the babies usually have higher apgar scores too. ( This is a measurement of how alert babies are immediately after birth and then 5 minutes later).

Finally something useful for the dad too! Instead of your husband or partner being a helpless onlooker, they become a central part of the birthing process, helping you to stay calm and focussed on the techniques that you have been taught. As a result, the fathers feel proud to have been able to help, and to be an active part of the birth. Imagine how close that makes them feel to you and your baby.

The program consists of three, 2 hour sessions, with a further session offered to first time parents on baby care.

Please give me a call if you require any further information, I am passionate about this program as I know how successful it is as we ask for feedback after delivery and the figures speak for themselves. Please read my testimonials for details.

I really look forward to speaking with you.