With stories from women who have successfully used the tools in this book, and downloadable hypnosis and relaxation tracks, discover how use your mind and body together to stay focused and in control- draw on visualisation and breathing techniques to help birth progress- feel positive and empowered, before, during and after you give birthReassuring, practical and based entirely on what works, Mindful Hypnobirthing is your essential guide to giving birth the way you want to.

With advice from nurses and midwives as well as hypnotherapists and psychologists, this book will answer all your questions, explain your options and teach you to trust your body so you can have the birth that you want. This meant that rather than going into birth with a deep-seated belief that they had all the resources they needed within them, they were worried that the hypnosis wouldn’t work. This is a private one to one class for you and your chosen birth partner, tailored to suit your individual needs and circumstances. My other passion is tennis, so if I ever have a spare moment I spend it on a court with racket in hand. When you think about what you did last week or what you are having for supper tonight you are in a form of hypnosis.

As a hypnotherapist specialising in perinatal hypnosis I have an advanced DBS check, I'm a member of a professional organisation (NCH), a Department of Health recognised register (CNHC), I meet a strict code of conduct, expectations for ongoing training, have safeguarding in place and insurance for not just hypnobirthing but all hypnosis for pregnancy birth and beyond. I think the techniques in this book are useful far beyond pregnancy and birth, ultimately helping you to become a calmer parent. I've not yet been able to find the tracks for the three main techniques that the author recommends are practiced three times a week! I would recommend that you read it earlier in pregnancy so you have time to practice the relaxation exercises and become familiar with the techniques. I would recommend this book to all the moms, who want to experience birth in a positive and relaxed atmosphere and are interested in exploring the power of our mind.

Payments made using National Book Tokens are processed by National Book Tokens Ltd, and you can read their Terms and Conditions here. is very calming, positive and relaxing, and I will definitely be using some of the tips and recommendations I hope!If you book a class directly with a practitioner make sure that they are a fully certified Mindful Mamma Practitioner by looking for the certified badge. Written by a clinical hypnotherapist and doula, The Mindful Hypnobirthing Method provides practical and reassuring mindfulness techniques to practise throughout pregnancy and labour to ensure you remain relaxed, confident, focussed and in control. I'm the bestselling author of three books Mindful Hypnobirthing, Mindful Mamma and Mindful Menopause. You will leave the course feeling so empowered and prepared mentally, emotional and spiritual for the birth of your baby and the birth of you the mother.

It can be taught over 1 day, but practitioners usually run sessions of 3×2 hours online (currently early 2022). It really has empowered both of us,to the point where most of our fears about birth have disappeared already. Part of hypnobirthing is being able to ask questions freely and to process any thoughts you have, and it’s much easier to do that in smaller group. Also, there is also a lot of complication/intervention talk at the end of the book that might not be beneficial for many pregnant women to hear during pregnancy.Sophie has a lovely voice and throughout the book there are little relaxation tracks to help guide you to the right mindset. If, for any reason, there are distractions or interruptions that take you out of your birthing zone, you’ll learn how to notice them for what they are and adjust your environment using practical tools as well as hypnosis audio tracks. Having a baby is one of the most exciting times in your life, however it’s common to feel nervous or apprehensive about the birth. Time and time again we are told by couples after our mindful hypnobirthing class how valuable it has been for them and that is really has benefitted them both.