Relaxation audios to listen to at home, including fear release, bonding with baby, general relaxation and more It can be daunting to prepare for the birth as a partner; however many classes you take you may still not know what to expect or you might think you know what to expect based on TV or films, or what you’ve heard from friends. It can be daunting to prepare for the birth as a partner. However many classes you take you may still not know what to expect. Or perhaps you think you do based on what’s on TV of in films, or what you’ve heard from friends. My labour was 1.5h only, pain free without any pain relief…Midwife asked me how did I do it, I told her ‘ I read the book’… They laughed as they thought I was joking, but I do put it down to this book. It was my first child, and I had major fear about giving birth, but techniques from this book really made a difference and my labour experience was enjoyable and great memory!”

years ago, as a mother who had just had children herself, and used hypnobirthing, I was curious to know about the subtle differences. First training as a hypnotherapist, I explored many different approaches to hypnosis for birth, including Mongan. None of them were for me, so I explored different aspects of childbirth preparation – including cognitive behavioural approaches and pure hypnosis, finally, ending up on retreat and exploring mindfulness. The two are very different and this is why. When I cam across hypnobirthing I would never have dreamt about going to a hypnotherapist. Hypnosis was waaaaay out of my comfort zone. But I thought "what I have I got to lose". I was desperate to have a better experience than my first, and I realised I was scared of the pain. HypnoBirthing is also referred to as the Mongan Method. It’s considered the “ original” method and involves five classes that are 2 1/2 hours long, totaling 12 hours of instruction. There are many certified HypnoBirthing instructors around the world. The bestselling Mindful Hypnobirthing book is written by one of the UK’s leading hypnotherapists for pregnancy and birth, Sophie Fletcher.

2. Best hypnobirthing audiobook: Effective Birth Preparation: Hypnobirthing for Birth in a Hospital or Birth Centre by Maggie Howell

An accredited Royal College of Midwives hypnobirthing teacher, Siobhan looks at how the techniques can be used in all types of birth, whether you’re at home or on a labour ward - helping women and their partners to prepare for all eventualities. This is an ideal read if just the sight of your positive pregnancy test sends you into a spiral of panic about giving birth.

The beauty of this hypnobirthing course is that it also allows your birthing partner to understand the importance of their role in the birth of your child. For instance, they will learn the processes happening in your body, how they can support you and they can also have time to reflect on any fears or anxieties they might have. Don’t believe us? Hypnobirthing may be right for moms who want a low-tech labor and delivery experience without epidurals for pain, an induction or a C-section. Benefits for the birth partner of doing a Mindful Hypnobirthing workshop Mindful Hypnobirthing helps the birth partner be strong and present.Everyone is so focused on the birth! What about the days and weeks afterwards? There is very little attention on this, and the value of hypnobirthing, and other mindset tools to keep your feet on the ground when everything changes. Visualizing gentle births by viewing beautiful birthing videos Unit 2 -Pre-birth family bonding and preparing your mind and body Reassuringly, even if you have done the self-guided online training you can upgrade to join the live training or you can book an individual mentoring session with me. Hypnobirthing Techniques that work We go much further than the physiological aspects included in other antenatal classes, and we focus on how you can increase your chances of having the birth you want using specific hypnosis and mindfulness techniques that Sophie Fletcher has crafted over 15 years of experience as a hypnotherapist and doula. Every month I run a short CPD session on an aspect of hypnosis, mindfulness or running your business.