Will hypnobirthing work for me? Do you have to believe in hypnobirthing for it to work? I get questions all the time like this. This was one of the questions somebody asked me recently at a Mamas and Papas baby event which I regularly speak at. The short answer is, of
Baby essentials. Yay or nay? If you are anything like I was when pregnant, I was trawling Amazon and Mumsnet for ‘things I need’ for my baby. Having not spent much time with babies or people with babies, I wasn’t au fait with must haves and baby essentials. Sometimes
Are hypnobirthing classes and antenatal classes the same thing? What's the difference? One of the first things I googled when I was pregnant was antenatal classes. I didn't know the first thing about being pregnant or having a baby let alone actually bringing one up! Antenatal classes such as
Are shorter labour lengths possible? Are shorter labour lengths too good to be true? If someone said to you that you could significantly reduce the length of your labour and have a more comfortable birth would that be too good to be true? Is it likely to have a birth
Drinking water is important but are you drinking enough water in pregnancy? How much is enough? Down the hatch, bottoms up, raise a glass! You’re having a baby! Obviously your glass will be a tall glass of water served in a champagne flute so you don’t feel left out!
How to look after yourself when you're pregnant this Mother's Day You're already a mum! This is a shout out to first time mums pregnant on Mother’s Day. Congratulations! You may think that you are missing out this year or that you don’t need to celebrate if you are
5 things that you didn't know about hypnobirthing It’s not a ‘new age’ or ‘out there’ thing to do Many dismiss hypnobirthing as ‘out there’ and are sceptical about it. My husband included originally! I had to drag him kicking and screaming but now he’s its biggest advocate – as many
Hypnobirthing course and what it offers Would you like to feel more relaxed about your birth? Do you want to feel calm and in control during pregnancy and in labour? My hypnobirthing course has a lot to offer. It’s fun, educational, it’s evidence based and logical and it will help your partner learn
What are the consequences of stress during pregnancy? Being pregnant is a wonderful experience. You’re literally growing a human!! Your body is doing amazing things without you even realising. People are telling you that you are blooming and looking radiant yet some women may feel like their symptoms are getting too
Expensive or a waste of money? Many people have asked whether or not hypnobirthing really works and whether or not it is worth the money. Some ask themselves whether hypnobirthing is worth it. When I was pregnant, I went a bit wild on Amazon buying anything and everything I thought
