Abdominal Birth Course

Hypnobirthing and mindfulness are about removing the fear of the unknown as well as being present in the moment so you can navigate any situation.

This is important for caesarean section births too because your body is expecting to give birth naturally and it’s beneficial to support the natural hormones your body needs when giving birth. The key hormone here being oxytocin, which is important in bonding, breastfeeding and recovery.

That’s why we’re proud to offer a specially dedicated abdominal birth course.

What you will learn: 

  • What happens during a planned abdominal birth
  • Specific breathing technique to help you to relax during pregnancy and the birth (and beyond!)
  • Visualisation techniques to help you to relax throughout the process
  • Controlling the controllables- what is in your control and when you need to trust the process
  • A very gentle and highly effective massage technique which will stimulate the production of the body’s natural pain relieving hormones- still very important for planned abdominal births
  • What happens in spontaneous labour – just in case!
  • How to write your birth preferences & share them with your medical care providers
  • Your birth partners important role and how they can support you throughout the birth
  • Recovering from an abdominal birth – practical and emotional things to prepare and think about

What’s included:

  • 6 hours interactive teaching
  • Comprehensive abdominal birth course workbook
  • Fully editable birth preferences template
  • Relaxation tracks for pregnancy and birth (MP3s)
  • Goodie bag including positive birth affirmation cards
  • Ongoing and full support right up to the birth of your baby and for the first 2 weeks after birth
  • KOMU Beyond Birth Online Course (RRP £30)
  • Exclusive discounts to trusted mum and baby brands

​ When/Where:

  • The course can be completed in 1 x 6 hours, 2 x 3 hours, or 3 x 2 hours.
  • In-person would be at your home, and no more than a 30 minute travel distance from postcode SM4 6RB, UK. Please contact Rachel should you live further away, as this may still be possible.
  • Online via Zoom video call – accessible from anywhere in the world

Investment: £355.00 Online / £395 In-Person

The price above is for mum/birthing person and one birth partner, who are encouraged to attend! Should you have an additional birth partner who you would like to attend the course please contact Rachel to discuss further. Your preferred dates can be secured with a £100 deposit or full payment.

All courses are taught by Rachel DipHB(KGH), and for Rachel’s availability and to book a private course please use the contact form.

If you're undecided about preparing for a natural or abdominal birth then I'd recommend doing our physiological birth course, as this covers all you need to know, including planning for an abdominal birth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When’s a good time to do the course?
    A good time to start the course is anytime between 20 and 30 weeks, but you can do the course at any time right up to your baby’s birth, it really is never too late! Hypnobirthing and mindfulness become more powerful with regular practice, so starting sooner rather than later can really help.
  • 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.
    We run Free monthly Hypnobirthing Tasters Sessions which last around 45 minutes and are a great introduction to Hypnobirthing and what you’ll learn in the course.
  • I want an epidural, can I still use Hypnobirthing?
    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?
    Formally, not yet no. However, Rachel is doing her Doula Training in November and will be offering Postnatal (and possible Birth) Doula services from January 2022. Please do get in touch if you are interested in hiring Rachel as a Doula. ​
  • 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. There is also the Free monthly Hypnobirthing Tasters Sessions which last around 45 minutes and are a great chance to meet Rachel and get a feel for if she’s the right fit for you.

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