It’s time to Ramp up your confidence for birth

Do you want to feel as prepared for birth as you can be?

Would you love to feel calm & Confident no matter what path your birth takes?

Do you want to have all the tools you need to make that happen?

Welcome to The Birth Prep Programme: a 4 week deep dive so that YOU can feel your best at birth.

You deserve to feel strong, empowered, confident and in charge of your body & how your baby comes into the world. Every woman does.

What I teach on this programme will show you how.

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER GROUP HYPNOBIRTHING COURSES FULLY BOOKED

The last GROUP BIRTH PREP COURSE FOR 2023 runs over TWO SATURDAY mornings - November 10th and December 2nd.

It’s ideal from around 20 weeks.

All courses are held at my home in Conon Bridge - dress for comfort, big sofas, plenty of loos, easy parking.

Expect to feel zen!

Book now by Emailing sophia@highlandhypnobirthing.co.uk

or drop me a message on 07787 701 131 (private sessions available on request - ask early as I fill up!).

The course fee includes your workbook, hypnotic recordings, access to online resources.

All pregnant employees are entitled to paid time off to receive antenatal care, provided such care is on the advice of a doctor, midwife or health visitor. Where such appointments can be arranged to take place outside working hours, you should do so. Copies of all appointment times should be given to your line manager.

Prospective fathers to be and partners of pregnant women, as well as surrogacy parents and the secondary adopter, are allowed unpaid time off to attend two antenatal appointments.

You can massively INFLUENCE the type of birth that you have.

Do you want to firmly stack the odds in your favour of a calm and comfortable birth?

YOU BELONG HERE in the Birth Prep Programme (taught from my home in Conon Bridge)

Dates for private in person or online 1:1 sessions by arrangement to suit (£395 private session). Email sophia@highlandhypnobirthing.co.uk if you prefer to discuss dates and times FIRST. Otherwise click here to book and I’ll be in touch.

My job is not to stuff you full of info, I will help you TRANSFORM your mindset so that you feel as calm and confident as possible. What I teach is evidence based, meaning it’s proven (physiologically and scientifically) to support you to have a better birth, no matter what type of birth you choose (or need) to have on the day.

I’m here to help give you the exact tools you need to do to have a better birth - so that you can enjoy your pregnancy and feel as prepared as possible.

  • You will learn the breathing techniques you need to stay calm (instead of feeling panicky and out of breath)

  • I will teach you birthing positions (more comfortable, less effort, reduced risk of tearing)

  • Learn how your birth partner can support you (so they don’t bug the hell out of you by acting like a spare part)

  • Discover the questions you need to ask your care givers to ensure that you are having the right birth on the day

  • You will learn the tools you need to cope with labour pain

  • This is the ONLY time you will ever get to birth THIS baby. You deserve to be listened to and know your rights.

Everything I teach is backed by science and physiology, and loved by Mamas just like you.

When you feel calm and relaxed during each contraction (I will show you how), your body releases a chemical cocktail of hormones that naturally relieve pain and support more effective contractions. Fear creates more stress and pain in your body (you don’t want that).

Knowing that information is NOT enough, you need to KNOW HOW TO stay calm no matter what. I’ll show you how.

The birth preparation programme gives you the practical, no nonsense, fluff-free skills that YOU NEED to enjoy your pregnancy and have the BEST BIRTH POSSIBLE ON THE DAY

This four week deep dive is divided into four clear sections:

1) Physiology & Psychology (learn the connections between your body and mind and how you can use it to positively impact your birth)

2) Calm & Relaxed This session is packed with easy to master breathing techniques and relaxations that will immediately begin to build confidence and transform your mindset

3) Planning & Positivity (why a birth plan matters, what to put in it - why it helps you even if it all goes out the window).

4) Preparation & Practice (what to do between now and when your baby arrives). You will have a clear easy to follow guide as to your next steps and we’ll cement in the role of the birth partner.

If you are ready to feel calm, confident and relaxed, and know what to do to dramatically improve your birth experience YOU NEED TO BE ON THIS PROGRAMME!

This programme is PERFECT for you if you are:

⏩ Around 20 weeks or more into your pregnancy (it’s personal choice, the earlier the better).

⏩ A proactive planner who likes to prepare and do what they can to create a calm and comfortable birth.

⏩ Want to know exactly what you and your partner can do to positively influence your birth.

⏩ Want to feel informed, empowered, in control & confident.

This course has revolutionised the births of first-time-mums and women who are mum to many

Dates for private in person or online 1:1 sessions by arrangement to suit (£395 private session. Email sophia@highlandhypnobirthing.co.uk if you prefer to discuss dates and times FIRST. Otherwise click here to book and I’ll be in touch.

FAQ

Do I have to want a vaginal birth to benefit from this programme?

100% NO. This deep dive programme will support you whether you have a vaginal birth, a c-section, induction or anything in between. It will support your chances of having a vaginal birth (if that’s what you want) because feeling calm and relaxed is more likely to help your labour progress naturally.

Does my partner / birth partner have to attend? It’s best if they do attend, but if not you have a full workbook and access to the MP3s and a video library that they can learn from.

How long is the programme? It is run over four and is a total of 8-10 hours.

I get a bit stressed when I need to learn stuff? Which is EXACTLY why you need this. EVERY class is relaxing and even if you fall asleep the info you WILL absorb the info. We have a mix of videos, audios, written material, interactive material and resources.

Why is this better than a pre-recorded programme I can do in my own time? We all have good intentions to read books, to watch videos but passive learning is not the same as the transformative experience that comes with YOU being HEARD and supported by me. YOU have a voice in all of this, and you deserve dedicated time and space to get clear on your needs and wants on the day that you give birth. These sessions are LIVE & INTERACTIVE

Is this only for first time mums? Nope, first time mums, mums of many, any woman who wants to feel supported and prepare well for birth.

What if I need to miss a session? Occasionally it happens. You can hop into another online session or if there’s space join the next in-person class.

Does my partner have to come? It’s better if he or she does, but if they’re reluctant then you can share the info. Once they see how much you are benefiting they will want to come and at the very least attending session four would be fantastic as that’s when we focus on the birth partner role.

Can I pay in instalments? It needs to be paid in full before the course begins. If that’s an issue please do get in touch.

What if I hate it or it’s just not for me? You will have knocked me out, this has NEVER happened in the past five years. I’d be gobsmacked if it happened now, but, all you need to do is let me know within 24 hours of your course and we’ll come up with a plan.

Anything else? This an in-depth birth preparation course created by The Wise Hippo and including a whole lot more. The NHS is fully supportive of this training.