The mindful hypnobirthing techniques you learn on our class can be used in the workplace and in everyday life to relax and calm you, not just at the birth. It is really important to note that all of the above are applicable to ALL birth scenarios. Yes, we encourage you to focus on your preference and visualise this as part of your hypnobirthing practice, however we also strongly encourage and guide you to consider and prepare for all birth scenarios.

Focusing on positive thoughts and words is another useful technique. Instead of using the word “contraction” to describe the tightenings during labor, you might say “surge” or “wave” for a more positive spin. Another example is replacing “rupture” of the membranes with the word “release.” Guided visualizationA picture of me with my two little ones. I studied Sophie Fletcher’s Mindful Hypnobirthing ahead of my first birth; I credit my two very positive (although different) experiences to the techniques I now teach in my own classes.

Hypnobirthing teaches relaxation, visualisation and self-hypnosis skills to help mothers-to-be create a calm and relaxing environment during labour. Some of the benefits of this technique include a shorter, more comfortable labour without the need for pain relief. It can also lead to a more positive birth experience. To help make sure you get your information from a trusted, respected source, we’ve combined the knowledge and real-life experience of our Mumsnet users with expert sources to help us research the best hypnobirthing books and tools to buy right now, those which can be read alongside the best pregnancy books and top-rated parenting books to help you prepare for labour and the years afterwards.We offer mindful hypnobirthing classes to provide techniques to mums and birthing partners to minimise the fear-tension-pain cycle, resulting in shorter and more comfortable births. Whether you are a midwife, hypnotherapist, or a mum who is inspired to reach other women and has hypnobirthed, you can do our hypnobirthing teacher training.