Birth preparation classes

Hypnosis & Preparation for birth

Hypnobirthing is an antenatal preparation class. Hypnobirthing will give you an overview of childbirth, the processes in your body, the hormones at work and how to get the best out of your. birthing experience. It has the added bonus of helping you to feel in control, calm and relaxed.

"Mindful hypnobirthing is a combination of hypnosis and mindfulness techniques. It helps your body respond well during labour by enabling you to create confident, calm and positive thoughts about the birth of your baby."

- Sophie Fletcher

Hypnosis is a trance-like state where you are able to change your mindset or behaviour through direction or positive suggestion. It can be used for birth in order to change your beliefs or learned experience. The techniques that I teach in my hypnobirthing class encompasses all of these attributes.

Why choose Mindful Hypnobirthing with The Parent Nanny? 

Firstly, all hypnobirthing is different and every teacher is different. So pick someone you like and can identify with. I come to birth preparation from a scientific and factual stand point. I aim to make you feel relaxed and ready to learn. I will give you all of the information so that you can make the choices which are right for you.

Sophie Fletcher’s techniques differ from other hypnobirthing classes as they combine both mindfulness and hypnosis methods. This combination allows a mum-to-be and their birth partner to find the tools which work best for them and for the different phases of childbirth. It will also give you techniques to respond in a calm manner, should unexpected changes take place during your birth.

Testimonial from one client

"Knowledge really is power and the course has helped us to understand what is going to happen and make us feel like we will be able to handle it calmly and positively. The course also really helped to make sure we were both on the same page and have the same expectations, particularly around the birth partners role. The guided mindfulness and hypnosis techniques were great - Louise has such a calming and soothing voice. There is also the added bonus that I always had an amazing night's sleep after our sessions!" - A&A

Still don't believe me?

Evidence for Hypnosis for Pain Relief during Labour 

From Evidence Based Birth

Is hypnobirthing for me?

The simple answer is yes! It's for everyone and it's for every birth, no matter what type of birth you would like to have. The purpose of hypnobirthing is to prepare you for birth, allow you to process any fears or anxieties and to trust in your body's ability to birth your baby in the gentlest way possible, whether that is a vaginal birth, caesarean birth or VBAC.

If you are pregnant in Aberdeen or wider parts of Scotland, then why not contact me to ask more questions about hypnobirthing in Aberdeen.

What is involved in the class?

The hypnobirthing class is for both an expectant mum and their birthing partners. It is 6 hours of content covering a range of topics such as: understanding how your beliefs affect the decisions you make, hypnosis techniques, mindfulness techniques, understanding the importance of your birthing partner and environment.

The hypnobirthing class covers:

• processes of birth and important hormones
• hypnosis and mindfulness techniques
• Fear and anxiety release
• Reframing your expectation & experience of pain
• The importance of the birth partner
• The importance of the environment
• How to apply the techniques during labour.

The price for a private hypnobirthing class is £200 per couple.

The price for a group hypnobirthing class is £150 per couple (this is with a minimum of 2 couples and a maximum of 5 couples).

What's included in the price of the hypnobirthing class?

• The book ‘Mindful Hypnobirthing’ by Sophie Fletcher. This book is an excellent companion to the class as it allows you to read more deeply into making positive birth beliefs.
• 6 hours of tuition with a certified practitioner
• Practical techniques to practise at home
• A class journal for you to keep and fill out in reflection
• Access to the client’s area of the website, giving access to free online resources
• Free MP3 tracks to download and listen to whilst practising or during childbirth
• A goodie bag

To Book or for more information on hypnobirthing in Aberdeen you can email me: louise@mindfulmamma.co.uk

Or you can use the different contact options on my contact form.