GROUP COURSES

Group Course + Online Hub

Here you’ll find up-coming course dates and booking links for a birth preparation like no other, supporting you from the first to the fourth trimester and helping you get ready and confident for birth and parenthood with knowledge, tools, and resources.

If you’re not already caught up on what the course offers, check out the overview below. Please do also get in touch with any questions.

Overview

The Mindful Birth Group® support package

  • 8 hours live birth preparation in the group setting
  • 1 hour pre-recorded postnatal preparation session

  • Weekly online pregnancy yoga
  • Monthly online relaxation sessions
  • Online community
  • Teacher whatsApp support
  • Ask the Midwife
  • 1 hour online postnatal preparation session

  • Private 1 hour postnatal doula session via Zoom
  • Educational videos on baby care including breast and bottle feeding
  • Weekly parent & baby yoga
  • Online community
  • Access for 12 months after birth

For 2 people (partners are encouraged to attend)

Course Locations:

  • Morden: St George’s Church Hall in Morden – view on Google Maps. Free on and off street parking available.
  • Wandsworth: Training Mode, 17c Hardwicks Square, London SW18 4AG – view on Google Maps.
  • Raynes Park: David Lloyd Club, Bushey Road, Raynes Park, London, SW20 8TE view on Google Maps. Free onsite parking. (David Lloyd Members receive 10% discount please contact me for discount code)

  • Your Options – all the important decisions around birth place, environment, support team, labour preferences, pain relief, induction, unexpected decisions, unplanned casearean births, writing birth preferences.

  • Your Body – understand and support the stages of labour (vaginal birthers) and support the hormones of parenthood (all births), key for both your emotional and physical wellbeing

  • Your Mind – a mindfulness-based modern approach to hypnobirthing for all birth scenarios, and tools that will support you to feel relaxed and connected throughout your pregnancy and birth, however birth happens. These are life skills too!

    • Understanding the mind-body connection
    • Breathing techniques
    • Visualisation techniques
    • Positive affirmations
    • Relaxation audios
  • Postnatal Recovery – with the main focus being on your recovery and what to expect in the few hours, days, and weeks so that you can care for your baby.
  • Baby Care Videos – a comprehensive library of evidence-based, supportive information (expert workshops) to prepare you for meeting your baby, including feeding, sleeping, first aid, and more.

Course Dates

(Booking is via The Mindful Birth Group® website)

November Group

  • Monday evenings
  • 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
  • 7:15pm-9:15pm
  • David Lloyd, Raynes Park
  • £320 for two people
  • Book Here

January Group

  • Thursday evenings
  • 11th, 18th, 25th, 1st Feb
  • 7:15pm-9:15pm
  • David Lloyd, Raynes Park
  • £320 for two people
  • Book Here

March Group

  • 4x Monday evenings
  • 4th, 13th, 20th, 27th
  • 7:15pm-9:15pm
  • David Lloyd, Raynes Park
  • £320 for two people
  • Book Here

Gallery

Headshot of the Hypnobirthing teacher

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When’s a good time to do the course?
    It’s recommended to complete the course by 30 weeks, however you are welcome at any stage of your pregnancy, right up to your baby’s due time, it really is never too late! Obviously the earlier you register for a course the longer you have to enjoy the hub benefits. Hypnobirthing and mindfulness become more powerful with regular practice, so starting sooner rather than later can really help too.
  • Is there parking at the venue?
    There is free parking at the Morden venue. There is an NCP car park close to the Wandsworth venue.
  • What do I need to bring with me?
    Bring whatever you need to feel comfortable. It’s recommended to bring a bottle of water, although cold & hot drinks and light refreshments will be provided during the break.
  • I’m planning a natural birth but have been advised I may have to have a Caesarean Section, which course should I do?
    We recommend the physiological course, as this will provide you with all that you need to prepare for a physiological birth but also includes what happens during an abdominal birth (caesarean section) so you will learn about both types of birth.
  • Could I do a private course with a pregnant friend?
    Yes, absolutely! Should you have a pregnant friend/relative who also wants to do the course I can come to one of your homes (or do the course online via Zoom) and run a private course at a discount.
  • What if I pay for a course and my baby arrives before the course has started/finished?
    If your baby is born prior to starting the course you will receive a full refund.
  • Can my partner or someone else attend with me?
    Most definitely, partners are encouraged to attend! The cost of the course is for a pregnant mum/person and one birth partner, whoever that may be for you. If you have a second birth partner (relative, friend or doula) then please get in touch so we can discuss accommodating your birth team.
  • Can I attend a course on my own?
    Yes, we welcome all pregnant mums and birthing people.
  • Do you offer a short or condensed course?
    ​Yes. There is the Hypnobirthing Essentials Short Course. This is for those who perhaps did a hypnobirthing course for a previous birth and want a refresher, are much later on in their pregnancy and short on time, or perhaps have done another antenatal course but feel something is missing.
  • I want to do a group course but I can’t make the dates?
    ​Please do get in touch and if there is enough interest additional group course dates/venues may be possible.
  • I’m not sure Hypnobirthing is for me but I would like to know more.
    Either get in contact for a chat or you can watch a taster session here –Taster Session.
  • I want an epidural, can I still use the relaxation techniques?
    Most definitely. Hypnobirthing really is for all birth preferences and situations. Hypnobirthing is about understanding your body and learning how different choices, including pain relief, have pros and considerations so you can use or avoid them in the best way possible for you.
  • Do you provide Doula services?
    Yes! Please visit my doula page from the website menu. ​
  • Do I need to do another Antenatal course as well?
    No you don’t need to if you didn’t want to, the course provides everything you need to know about preparing for birth. However, some parents either choose to enhance a standard antenatal course with a hypnobirthing course and find the cross-overs areas a really great recap, and some parents find hypnobirthing later on in their pregnancy and so end up doing two courses – again finding they complement each other.
  • ​I was hoping to do a Hypnobirthing course but I can’t afford the classes.
    Please do get in touch as we don’t believe that your birth preparation should be restricted by money. We can offer payments plan, services swap, or pay-what-you-can options should this mean you are then able to do the course.
  • Can we meet you before committing to the course?
    ​This may be possible yes, and would depend on how close you are to SM4 6RB, or happy to meet over Zoom.