Courses

GROUP & PRIVATE COURSES

The Barefoot Birthing Course is based on the KGHypnobirthing programme, the only Hypnobirthing course in the UK accredited by The Royal College of Midwives. The course not only teaches the incredibly profound Hypnobirthing theory and relaxation techniques, but also provides you with invaluable knowledge and skills to understand your body, your options, and decision making within the medical system. All together will support you in having a positive birth experience for you and your baby, whatever your journey may look like.

The Courses teach the 6 C’s of Hypnobirthing:

Confidence in how your body is designed to birth you baby, and that baby knows best
Relaxation Techniques to enable you to keep an inner Calm during pregnancy and birth
Being calm and understanding your body to help you have a more Comfortable birth
Tools (life-skills) to give a sense of Control, especially useful when dealing with the medical staff and system
Knowing all your Choices before, during, and after birth
A greater awareness of the importance of Communication, and how to achieve this

All Courses include:

10 hours of Hypnobirthing and Antenatal Teaching (taught over 4 sessions).
Ongoing support via email, text message and phone right up to the birth of your baby and for the first 2 weeks after birth.
The Hypnobirthing Book by Katharine Graves, with introduction by Michel Odent
The KG Hypnobirthing course relaxation MP3s, PLUS an additional 6 relaxation MP3 tracks.
Barefoot Birthing Positive Affirmation Cards
Barefoot Birthing parent’s course booklet and goodie bag.
KOMU Postnatal Digital Course - (worth £30). Learn about the postnatal course here

The Group Course is £295, and a Private Course is £395. I also offer Bespoke courses should you be looking for something more tailored to your pregnancy. All course prices are for Mum + one birth partner.

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COURSE CONTENT

Session One

What is Hypnobirthing?

The Five C's of Hypnobirthing

Introduction to Hypnotherapy

The Power of the Mind

Physiology of Birth
The Nervous System, Hormones, & Birth

Session Three

Due Dates & Decision-Making

Induction & Pain Relief

Birth Partners Role

Positions: Baby & Pregnancy

Positions: Labour & Birth

The Birth of Your Baby & The Golden Hour

Session Two

Relaxation Techniques

'Up Breathing'

Positive Affirmations

Preparing for Birth - Mentally & Physically

Birth Options & Environment

Medical Staff & Support

Session Four

Abdominal Birth (Caesarean Section)

Making a Birth Plan

What is the Fourth Trimester?

Normal Newborn Behaviour & Sleep

Introduction to Breastfeeding

Making a Postnatal Plan

What's in the Goodie Bag?

The Goodie Bag will always contain: The KGH Book, Positive Affirmation Cards, Course Booklet, Partner Park, and KOMU Digital Pack. The remaining contents may vary.