Private 1:1 Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Course in Hampshire & Surrey
Personalised birth prep at home,
for your and your birth partner
You Want to Feel Prepared for Birth
You've heard lots of birth stories and seen lots of dramatic birth programmes (stop watching now if you still are!) and you're thinking surely it can't be that bad if people go on to have to more babies right?!
Right - we've been conditioned our whole lives to see birth as scary, risky, dangerous, something we need recusing from.
Now it's time to unpick that conditioning and really work on your views and beliefs around birth.
You're hoping for a smooth birth. One where you feel calm, in control and like you know what's going on in the room.
That is so achievable (but it does take work and the right kind of preparation first).
I know you won't want to go into birth feeling unprepared, anxious and unsure how your birth partner will cope.
You want to feel confident, know how to ask questions where you actually understand the answers, and have a whole host of tools & techniques to manage the different stages and sensations of labour.
If you're anything like me, the feeling of losing control in labour and not being able to cope with the pain of contractions made me feel so anxious about giving birth.
Luckily, a friend introduced me and my husband to hypnobirthing and, after a group hypnobirthing course with two other lovely couples, our mindset totally changed - and we both felt so ready for our birth experience!
I've got first-hand experience how simple but powerful mindset shifts, practising deep relaxation, writing a clear birth plan, understanding the maternity system, having confidence to ask questions and advocate for yourself can totally transform your birth experience.
What's The Point of Writing a Birth Plan?!
I've lost count of the number of times someone has said this to me, so I'm sure you've heard it too!
The focus of writing a birth plan is to know what your ideal birth is, visualise it in as much detail as possible, rehearse it, do a trial run of things that are important to you in your birth environment.
But you also know your other options. You've considered other scenarios, researched different options, and thought about your preferences.
By thinking about your birth preferences in advance and writing them on your birth plan, you can clearly and easily communicate with the people supporting you what you want and do want during labour & birth.
"One of the highlights of our pregnancy journey. Fiona was so calm and reassuring and had the perfect balance of the approach we were looking for.
We would recommend Fiona to anybody, especially those feeling a little anxious / overwhelmed about giving birth."
Hannah & Sam, first-time parents, Yateley (Hampshire)
1:1 Antenatal Hypnobirthing Course
Personalised Birth Preparation Tailored To You
My 1:1 Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Course is 10 hours of personalised antenatal education and hypnobirthing support, delivered in the comfort of your own home.
Feel confident & calm as you approach birth
Over 3 sessions we'll focus on a different aspect of birth preparation each week (full details here). Each session is usually a week apart, giving you the time to digest everything you have learnt, practice the techniques we've discussed and get thinking about your birth plans
Who is this antenatal course suitable for?
My 1:1 private antenatal course is ideal for first-time parents, anyone who's had a previous difficult / traumatic birth experience, or those who simply want to feel calm, confident and fully informed this time around. Whether this is your first baby or fifth baby, you'll leave feeling totally prepared for birth! Ideal if you're having your baby on the labour ward in hospital, on a midwife-led unit or at home. Hypnobirthing is useful for all births!
Who runs the 1:1 hypnobirthing course sessions?
The 1:1 Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Course is run by Fiona Wilson, founder of Hypnatal Birthing and local mum of two. I have first-hand knowledge of the local maternity services, after having my son at Frimley Park Hospital and my daughter at home supported by the local Lavender home birth team.
By investing in your birth with my 1:1 course, you and your birth partner will get personalised birth preparation and support. You'll build your knowledge, confidence and trust in your body and mind. Not only will you come away feeling informed and confident about birth, but you will have had a truly lovely experience preparing for your birth.
Do you want to:
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Feel totally prepared for birth, including every eventuality such as induction or c-section?
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Fully understand what's going on in your body during birth and how you can manage the sensations of labour?
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Have a confident and supportive birth partner by your side, who knows just how to advocate and support you?
Answered YES to any of the above? Then keep reading...
What You’ll Learn on Your 1:1 Antenatal Hypnobirthing Course
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Understand how your body is designed to birth.
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Learn simple breathing, relaxation and hypnobirthing techniques.
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Build confidence and a positive birth mindset.
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Know what to expect at every stage of labour.
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Create a flexible, informed birth plan.
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Discover how your birth partner can support you.
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Explore comfort measures, positions and pain relief options.
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Understand induction, assisted birth and caesarean birth.
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Prepare physically, practically and emotionally for birth.
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Learn about the golden hour, placenta birth and newborn life.
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Feel confident navigating any birth scenario.
You'll finish feeling informed, empowered and ready for birth - with a confident birth partner by your side!
"We learned so much not only about breathing and pain relieving techniques but she guided us through my antenatal journey with ease, helping me understand labour, my choices and ensuring we had a voice though my high risk pregnancy"
T&G, 1:1 Course, Basingstoke (Hampshire)
Details of Your Personalised 1:1 Antenatal Course
When is the 1:1 antenatal course?
All antenatal sessions are mid-week (either daytime or evening). It's worth highlighting that you are entitled to time off work for antenatal appointments such as these. A lot of pregnant women prefer doing sessions during the day when they're not so tired.
During the booking process here you will be asked for your preferences on sessions and also of any periods of unavailability. Once I've received this I will email you with 3 suggested days / times for our antenatal sessions at your house.
Where does the 1:1 Antenatal Hypnobirthing Course take place?
Either at your home (within 10 miles of RG27) or online, wherever you're most comfortable.
Areas I cover: Hartley Wintney, Hook, Fleet, Basingstoke, Yateley, Camberley, Aldershot, Farnham and surrounding areas.
What is included in your antenatal course?
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10 hours of learning over 3 weekly sessions.
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6 relaxation / guided hypnosis scripts (mp3 format).
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Hypnobirthing tools / techniques to stay calm during labour.
HUGE bank of resources including Birth Plan Template, Birth Partner Prompt Sheet, Hypnobirthing Practice Schedule, Birth Bag Packing List and lots more.
Catch-up call before your due date.
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Signposting to other local services.
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Essential oil roller ball from Take Five Aromatherapy.
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Beautiful Rest & Recover bath salts from Yuula.
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Welcome Pack full of treats and info about local services/groups.
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Ongoing support and a listening ear near your due date.
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Access to Client Portal with lots of useful information, relaxation tracks, editable templates, signposting, recommended books, podcasts and audiobooks.
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Access to The Mum's Village online community and monthly meet-ups.
What type of birth is the 1:1 Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Course for?
This course will help you feel calm, confident & empowered for any type of birth.
Birth teams I have supported in the past include: home birth, hospital birth, midwife-led unit births, induction, planned caesarean, pain relief or no pain relief...you get the picture, anyone can do it!
Investment
Only £395 for your private 1:1 comprehensive antenatal hypnobirthing course in your own home.
“Thanks to you I had the confidence to turn down induction. I laboured to 10cm with just gas and air, most of it on a birthing ball or in the chair...felt so much better to be upright.
Having the knowledge to know what was happening and when was so vital. The second I was made to do something I didn’t want, adrenaline took over and slowed it down just as you said it would."
F&D, Antenatal Course, Camberley (Surrey)