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A natural way to prepare your mind and body for birth.

HYPNOBIRTH CLASSES IN COLCHESTER

Price: £150

What is Hypnobirth?

Hypnobirth, or hypnobirthing, is a gentle form of self-hypnosis practiced during pregnancy to foster deep relaxation and confidence in the lead up to and during birth. Tapping into breathwork and learning how to reduce anxiety and stress around labour, hypnobirth helps women to become resilient and calm through contractions and whilst delivering their baby.

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FAQ's

Yes. Hypnobirth is completely safe and designed to help you feel more relaxed, comfortable, and confident during labour. The techniques complement any type of birth, whether a vaginal, assisted, induced, or caesarean birth and do not replace medical advice or midwifery care.

While Hypnobirth cannot guarantee a completely pain-free birth, it gives you tools to reduce stress, anxiety, and tension, which can significantly ease discomfort. Many parents report a more comfortable, calmer birth experience using these techniques.

Absolutely not. Hypnobirth skills are suitable for all types of birth, including hospital births, inductions, caesareans, and homebirths. Remaining calm and focused is essential in any birth setting, and hypnobirth equips you to do that.

Our courses provide relaxation, breathing, visualisation, and positive mindset techniques to help you cope with labour. You’ll also receive a Parent Handbook, audio scripts, and downloads to practice at home, so you feel confident and prepared on your birth day.

Hypnobirth focuses on mental preparation and relaxation techniques for labour. We recommend combining it with a labour workshop to gain comprehensive knowledge about labour, birth stages, and practical birth information, ensuring you’re fully prepared.

Yes! Hypnobirth is designed for partners, family members, doulas, or friends supporting you in labour. Your birth supporter will learn practical tools to help you stay calm, relaxed, and focused throughout the birth.

No. Hypnobirth uses gentle relaxation and focused techniques, not trance or sleep. It helps you access a calm, mindful state, which can be practised regularly before and during labour to manage stress and discomfort.

Benefits of Hypnobirthing

Regular practice throughout pregnancy can lead to the following benefits:

Lowered stress hormone levels
Improved blood flow to both birthing parent and baby
Reduced blood pressure
Decreased anxiety during pregnancy
Greater confidence going into labour
Effective supportive strategies for birth partners
These unique techniques will become like second nature when practiced regularly and will help you to feel calm and confident when labour begins.

Does Hypnobirth Work?

When taught correctly and practiced regularly, hypnobirth can become a valuable and supportive tool. What hypnobirth can achieve:

What hypnobirth can achieve:

Helps women to cope with painful contractions
Provides practical and natural coping strategies
Empowers birth partners with relaxation techniques
Enable effective coping with contractions

What hypnobirth classes won’t do:

Guarantee a pain-free birth
It won’t put you in a trance
Hypnobirth classes doesn't only apply to homebirth experiences.

Why Our Hypnobirth Course is Unique

Our hypnobirth course is based on the method developed by Teri Gavin‑Jones, author, midwife, and NHS Hypnobirth trainer. In fact, it’s the only hypnobirthing course authored by a clinician and is delivered by midwives and doctors. Used across NHS trusts nationwide, it combines clinical credibility with practical ease.

Our hypnobirth classes are personally taught by Teri, ensuring an approach grounded in the latest physiologic and psychological childbirth research.
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What’s Included in the Hypnobirth Course

● 4 hours of hypnobirth skills training
● Parents’ Hypnobirth Handbook
● Digital audio relaxation tracks
● Additional digital resources to support learning

Delivered in a calm and supportive small-group environment, our hypnobirthing course provides the skills you need for a more confident, peaceful birth experience.

Ready to Learn More About Hypnobirthing?

Join our hypnobirth classes for a proactive, calming, and empowering approach to labour preparation. Whether you’re planning a home, hospital, or water birth, our course supports all birth plans.

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