Hypnobirthing is a childbirth preparation method that uses self-hypnosis, deep relaxation, and breathing techniques to manage pain and fear during labour and delivery.

The idea is that by managing levels of stress hormones, you can give yourself the best chance of allowing the body's in-built system to set you up for a good birth. Techniques are simple and adaptable to different people and different birth situations, you don't need to have any particular skills, knowledge or experience already.

I'm Emilie, a doula, antenatal and yoga teacher with over 15 years experience of working with birthing families.

Through this course, we'll explore how the mind and body work together in ways that help you understand what's happening when and why. You'll get practical experience of a range of tools that can be used at different satges of labour, plus access to a bank of resources that you can use to explore and deepen your learning at home.