​As well as group and one to one Hypnobirthing courses, I also offer monthly group VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) workshops for all those wonderful, strong VBAC Mothers. 



​Hypnobirthing Course content

In your KG Hypnobirthing course, you will learn lots of techniques which can be practiced daily and almost anywhere!
  • Deep relaxation exercises
  • Breathing techniques
  • The basics of birth and how your body is designed to birth your baby comfortably and with ease
  • Visualisations
  • Massage
  • Fear release and building confidence
  • The important role of the birth partner and what they can do through each step of pregnancy and labour to enable the best birth for mother and baby
  • The power of the mind and it's effect on labour
  • How to come to informed decisions which are best for yourself and your baby
  • Giving birth on your terms and how you feel best for yourself and your baby
  • Ongoing support by telephone and email until your baby is born and a debrief after if you wish

You will also receive course material to read and practice with at home-
  • The Hypnobirthing Book by Katherine Graves
  • Katherine Graves 'Colour and Calmness'  relaxation CD
  • A course booklet with scripts, information and weekly practice tips
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Upcoming Course Dates

January 2019- Thursday 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th- 7.30- 10pm

February 2019- Thursday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th- 7.30- 10pm

March 2019- Thursday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th- 7.30- 10pm

April 2019- Thursdays 4th and 11th, Wednesday 17th and Thursday 25th- 7.30- 10pm
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I am now fully booked for private courses in January, but am taking bookings for February, March and April one to one sessions- Please contact me to arrange suitable dates and times for you.

*If you are already 34 weeks pregnant or more, don't worry, it's not too late to enjoy the benefits of Hypnobirthing, just contact me and we can arrange a condensed 'Quick Course' in your own home*


​VBAC Workshops

The Little Hearts VBAC workshop is designed to help women to birth confidently and on their terms.  Whether you are choosing to have a VBAC, a repeat elective caesarean or are still undecided, this workshop gives you evidence based information and tips and techniques to help you come to an informed and confident decision as to what is best for you and your baby.  You will leave this course feeling prepared for your positive birth experience and knowing how you can work with your care providers to feel empowered and involved in every decision.  VBAC workshops are held over 2 weekday evenings in Bitterne Park.  Included in the course-

  • VBAC guidelines (how they are made and how we can understand them better)
  • Your birth rights
  • Uterine Rupture (how likely is it and what are the implications)
  • How our fear based culture affects labour and birth
  • Mindset 
  • How the muscles and hormones work in labour
  • Induction 
  • Caesarean options (gentle caesareans, woman centred caesareans etc.)
  • Special Circumstances
  • Birth Plans and place of birth
  • Relaxation techniques


​Prices


Prices include all course material, refreshments and ongoing support until your baby is born.

Monthly group courses- 4 x 2.5 hour sessions- £225 per couple 

One to one sessions- 4 x 2.5 hour sessions- £325  (Can be spread over more or less weeks to fit around you)

34 weeks + 'Latecomers course'- 2 x 3 hour sessions or 1 x 6 hour session- £195

VBAC Workshop- 2 x 2.5 hour sessions (Weekday evenings)- £65 per couple

Gift vouchers- give the gift of confidence and power to an expectant Mama. £50, £100, £225 and £295 available.