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Hypnobirthing for Pregnancy, Birth & Post Birth
Why Choose Hypnobirthing?
Why Choose Hypnobirthing in preparation for your pregnancy and birth?
At Swan Hypnotherapy, I believe in taking a holistic approach to your care—focusing on the whole person rather than just the issues you bring. I understand that physical symptoms can often originate from psychological distress, which can vary greatly depending on genetics and life experiences. It is perfectly normal to feel some apprehension, mild anxiety, or fear when preparing for birth. Every pregnancy is unique, and your feelings are valid.
I work with evidence-based techniques and collaborate closely with my clients to foster a positive sense of well-being. Whether you seek individual sessions or classes, my aim is to support you and your baby—alongside your birth partner, if you choose—through explorative sessions focused on your thoughts, beliefs, and hopes for your birth. These sessions are tailored to create a personalized plan that complements your medical birth plan, not replaces it. My goal is to help you cultivate a calm, confident, and in-control mindset—even if circumstances require adjustments during labor. There is no reason you cannot feel relaxed, empowered, and supported by the medical team.
The journey begins with an initial assessment, where you can share your hopes, concerns, and fears. I listen attentively, providing you with knowledge about hypnobirthing and teaching practical hypnosis techniques. My objective is to equip you with tools that enable you to remain as relaxed and calm as possible, allowing your body to perform its natural birth functions optimally.
Together, we will address any fears or anxieties—anticipation and worry are common, but you are not alone. By combining relaxation exercises with hypnosis, you will learn to manage discomfort and work harmoniously with your body, reducing stress and creating a more positive birth experience.
Feeling confident, calm, and in control enhances your ability to bond with your baby and attune to your body’s natural rhythms during pregnancy. When relaxed, your body produces oxytocin—the vital hormone for a smooth labor, aiding contractions, cervical dilation, and minimizing blood loss.
Research consistently demonstrates the benefits of hypnobirthing: improved outcomes before, during, and after birth. A relaxed, focused state helps strengthen bonds between mother and baby, as well as between birth partner and baby, while reducing anxiety and physical tension. This, in turn, supports the natural hormonal processes essential for an efficient, less intervention-heavy birth.
I am committed to guiding you every step of the way, helping you embrace your birth experience with confidence, calmness, and joy.
Designed with you in mind
one-to-one Hypnobirthing Sessions - be calm & relaxed...
I create sessions that are welcoming and relaxed —informative and insightful—to help you prepare confidently for your baby's birth. I listen carefully to your needs and tailor each session accordingly. Using the Easibirthing method, it’s simple, and with your birth partner, you’ll be glad you took this step together.
Designed with you in mind
Hypnobirthing classes - social & enjoyable
My classes are friendly, informative, and fun, designed to help you feel prepared for the final stages of pregnancy, birth, and post-birth. Using the Easibirthing method, I support both you and your birth partner so that you feel confident, knowledgeable, and ready to adapt if things change. Let’s get excited!
A method you can trust
1. Assessment & Introductions
What is hypnobirthing and how hypnobirthing can work for you. Using hypnobirthing techniques to significantly reduce the cycle of fear-pain-tension which often causes longer birth times. Fears and expectations.
2. How to work with mind and body
Relaxation techniques - breathing and mind-body awareness. How the muscles work, and how you can work with them to feel calm, relaxed and in control. Understanding how we can block the gateways to pain and discomfort.
3. . Connecting with your birth partner, body and baby in pregnancy and birth.
How you see the role of your birth partner, stages of labour and birth positions - using hypnosis and anchoring techniques.
4. Understanding your body, baby and birth partner in hypnosis
Learning self-hypnosis, visualisation and confidence in your own ability to naturally birth your baby. Communicating with your baby and working with your baby to bond and working with nature.
5. How to use hypnosis in times of medical intervention
Hypnobirthing techniques are designed to support your pregnancy and birth journey even when medical interventions are necessary - how to work with change, making decisions and still feeling calm, confident and in control, are all key elements of the easibirthing hypnobirthing techniques.
6. Hypnosis and pain - how it can feel like switching pain off
How different parts of the brain are activated in hypnosis, and how other parts 'switch off' so that you can feel more relaxed in mind and body to establish calm, confidence and to know that you are in control.
7. What happens when baby is born and how to continue using hypnosis
The time immediately after and following baby being born. Self-hypnosis can still be part of your routine - 5 minutes can make so much difference to your approach to self-care and baby
Feature: why have Hypnobirthing sessions?
Hypnobirthing with the Easibirthing Method
Hypnobirthing with the Easibirthing method offers reassurance that you can achieve a calmer, more confident birth. Not only will you feel empowered and prepared, but you will also look back on your birth experience as a positive and unforgettable milestone. Together, we’ll explore techniques to help you relax, trust in your body, and embrace this special time with confidence.
Calm, confident and in control...
Hypnobirthing has become an essential part of antenatal care over the past two decades because of its significant benefits beyond the birth itself. Recognized as a professionally accredited practice, it empowers women and their birth partners with calming, confidence-boosting techniques that set the stage for a positive birth experience.
But the importance of hypnobirthing goes far beyond labor. When you approach childbirth with less fear and tension, it can lead to a faster and smoother post-birth recovery, helping you to return to your daily routines—and work—sooner. Additionally, a calm and confident birth creates a strong foundation for your baby’s early development, promoting better child bonding, attachment, and emotional well-being during those vital early years.
Hypnobirthing teaches you to access your natural abilities through self-hypnosis, reducing discomfort and stress, and fostering a positive mindset. This not only benefits the birth but supports ongoing parental well-being, enabling you to connect more deeply with your baby and navigate the early parenting years with greater ease and confidence.
Creating a supportive, warm environment, my sessions aim to equip you with the tools and reassurance needed to have a calm, empowered birth and lay the groundwork for healthy child development and strong parental bonds. Hypnobirthing isn’t just about a calmer birth—it’s about nurturing a confident, resilient you, ready to embrace parenthood and all its joys.
working with professionals to Empower yourself
About me
I became a qualified hypnotherapist in 2017 and later qualified as a psychotherapist in 2021. My hypnobirthing practitioner qualification is from The National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. My educational background, which includes a BSc in Psychology (2009) and a Master’s degree in Criminology (2012), deeply informs how I approach my work, blending evidence-based techniques with a compassionate and empathetic style.
Prior to opening my own private practice, I supported individuals in various roles with organizations such as Victim Support, Cruse Bereavement Care, the Youth Offending Service (KCC), and Circles of Support and Accountability. These experiences allowed me to develop a deep understanding of mental health, resilience, and well-being, all rooted in demonstrating empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.
I am a mother of two boys—aged 25 and 12—and I have experienced four pregnancies myself. If you'd like to learn more about my personal journey, I’m happy to discuss it during our initial assessment. I understand the emotional complexities of pregnancy loss and the ways in which becoming a parent can fundamentally change a woman’s role and identity—insights I draw on to support my clients.
I believe that open and honest communication is vital, and I am happy to share what I am comfortable with about my experience to help build trust. I hold the belief that birth can be a positive and empowering experience, whether it unfolds naturally with medical support or encounters challenges. Working with your body’s natural processes and collaborating with healthcare professionals can facilitate this, ensuring you feel equipped to make informed decisions every step of the way.
My approach is centered on empowering women and couples to create a birth experience that feels right for them—one that fosters confidence, resilience, and a positive sense of self as they navigate the journey into parenthood.
why I use the easibirthing method
The Easibirthing method: founded by Sharon Mustard in Salisbury
I believe strongly in the Easibirthing method of hypnobirthing because its approach aligns with how nature works. This method teaches women to use and unitise their inherent psychophysiological resources—those already available within them. Easibirthing empowers you to be calm, confident, and in control during pregnancy and whichever birth you choose.
By connecting with your natural resources, Easibirthing helps you birth your baby safely, often with less intervention, shorter labor, and greater ease. From the moment you begin practicing self-hypnosis, it fosters stronger bonding with your baby and enables you to reflect positively on your birth experience. Additionally, it supports quicker recovery postpartum and has been statistically linked to improved early development for your baby—compared to births without hypnosis.
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