What is Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is an evidence-based and powerful toolkit for birth, designed to help you work with your mind and body to welcome your baby in the
most comfortable and positive way possible.
By combining deep relaxation techniques, positive affirmations, and visualisation, hypnobirthing aims to reduce pain, anxiety, and stress during labour, empowering you to embrace birth with confidence.
What You’ll Learn
✅ How to embrace the birth process with confidence
✅ How your body works during labour and how to support it naturally
✅ Powerful mindset tools to help you approach birth with a sense of calm and control
The Benefits of Hypnobirthing
Reduces fear and anxiety – Knowledge is power. By understanding what to expect and how your body works, you can approach birth feeling calm and in control.
Reduces the need for pain relief – Relaxation techniques help your body release natural pain-relieving hormones, making labour more manageable.
May lead to a shorter labour – Research suggests hypnobirthing techniques can help labour progress more efficiently. A study by Jenkins & Pritchard found that first-time mums using Hypnobirthing experienced labour up to 3 hours shorter than those who didn’t.
Encourages birth partner involvement – Your birth partner will learn how to actively support you throughout labour and birth, strengthening your connection.
What Hypnobirthing Is NOT
Hypnobirthing is often misunderstood, so let’s clear up some myths:
❌ It’s not mind control – Forget what you’ve seen on TV! Hypnosis in hypnobirthing is about entering a deep state of relaxation, helping you stay focused and in control.
❌ It’s not a guarantee of a pain-free birth – However, it does teach you tools to manage discomfort in a calmer, more relaxed way.
❌ It’s not wishful thinking – Hypnobirthing is a scientific, logic-based approach to birth, backed by research and real results.
❌ It’s not just for natural births – Whether you have a vaginal birth, induction, or C-section, hypnobirthing helps you have a positive experience, however you birth your baby.
Hi, I'm Hannah!
With 16 years of experience in maternity and newborn care, I’m a qualified Nursery Nurse and FEDANT-registered Hypnobirthing teacher. I’ve supported families postnatally, worked in a Special Care Baby Unit, and trained with Love Your Birth—bringing expert guidance to help you feel confident and empowered for birth.