About Me
Hypnobirthing Instructor
Hi, I’m Hannah from Birth Happy Devon.
I am delighted to introduce myself as a certified Hypnobirthing Instructor living in beautiful South Devon.
My journey that led me to hypnobirthing was transformative. I was 25, pregnant with my first baby, and apprehensive about the huge life changing event ahead. During an antenatal class we were handed a hypnobirthing book by another set of parents-to-be. We were sceptical to begin with, but after reading it we were surprised how scientific and evidence based it was. It all just made sense! My husband and I then booked a hypnobirthing course in 2017 and I truly believe it enabled us to have two incredible births with our two wonderful boys.
I have been on a mission ever since to educate, empower and prepare birthing women for the most positive birth experience, for which I eventually decided to take the plunge and become a teacher! I will give you the tools and exercises you need in my class to make informed choices about your pregnancy and birth.
Ultimately, I want this to be something you are really looking forward to and your journey to meeting your baby a fantastically positive one!
What is Hypnobirthing?
What is Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is an evidence based method of childbirth preparation that take birth back to basics. It was created in 1988 by Marie Mongan.
It uses; relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and positive affirmations to help empower pregnant women and their birth companions to navigate the birthing process with confidence.
Whether it is your first baby or your 6th, whether you are planning; a home birth, hospital birth, caesarean section, free birth, VBAC, water birth, or an induction, Hypnobirthing will help to prepare you.
Practicing your Hypnobirthing techniques throughout pregnancy, alongside learning about the physiology of birth, will help you remain focused, calm and in control when the day comes to meet your baby…
And most importantly to have the most positive birth experience that you can!
What will I learn?
In my Hypnobirthing course, you will learn about;
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Physiology of birth
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Prenatal bonding
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Physical and emotional preparations
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Choosing where to have your baby
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The stages of labour
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Birthing positions
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Breathing techniques
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Meeting baby and what to expect
…and lots more!
Ultimately, my goal is for my clients to experience the most positive birth. Knowledge is power! So let’s change your mind set around birth so that you can enjoy one of the best days of your life, meeting your baby!
Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
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What stage of pregnancy is your course suitable for? I take bookings from 12 weeks to 37 weeks. It is never too early to start! The more you get practicing, the quicker it will feel like second nature to you for your birth.
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Will I be hypnotised like you see on stage? No, definitely not! There is an element of self-hypnosis as part of the course. This can be practiced by listening to hypnosis script MP3’s. The aim is to reach a state of deep relaxation. You cannot get ‘stuck’ in hypnosis, and it is completely self-controlled.
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Will I have a pain free birth? I cannot promise you that you will have a pain free birth, but yes, it is possible. We talk about pain openly in my course and learn techniques to help manage the discomfort/ sensations.
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How long is the course? The course that I teach is 10 hours. This is usually spread over four sessions of 2.5 hours. If you are staying for a retreat then the session lengths may be different depending on the length of your stay.
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Will hypnobirthing still help me if I have a caesarean section? Yes, in my course we cover all types of birth and ways that we can make your birth a positive one. Birth can be incredibly unpredictable, so it is important that we learn about all birth types.
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My partner works away. Is it necessary for him/her to attend? While it would be ideal for your partner to attend all the courses, I do understand that everyone has different life circumstances and schedules to work around. You will be given a copy of ‘The Calm Birth Method’ as part of the course, and I would recommend that they read this as a minimum. It is also possible that your partner could dial in via zoom to our live sessions too!
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What are your qualifications? I have trained with The Calm Birth School and have a Think Tree Accredited Level 3 Diploma.
Courses
Private 1-1 Course
(In-person)
£295
Group course
(please enquire about current spaces, dates and location)
£225
The area that I cover includes;
South Hams
Torbay
Newton Abbot
Exeter
Totnes
(and surrounding areas)
This course includes:
4 x classes
A copy of "The Calm Birth Method book"
Goody bag
Downloadable MP3's
Helpful hand-outs, including
birth plan print out
Hypnobirthing Retreats
Are you planning a ‘babymoon’?
Or do you fancy a getaway before baby's arrival?
Why don’t you combine this with a two or three day hypnobirthing course in our glorious South Devon thatched cottage, and prepare for your birth too?
2 night package
Private one bedroom self-catering cottage on-site (details below)
2 hour online introduction and first session arranged prior to your stay
Approx. 8 hours of teaching time spread across each day of your stay
Hypnobirthing goody bag
Continental breakfast basket for your first morning
Monday-Friday
(weekday)
£495
Friday-Sunday
(weekend)
£550
3 night package
Private one bedroom self-catering cottage on-site (details below)
Optional 2 hour online introduction and first session arranged prior to your stay
Approx. 10 hours of teaching time spread across each day of your stay
(or 8 if you choose your first session online)
Hypnobirthing goody bag
Continental breakfast basket for your first morning
Monday-Friday
(weekday)
£595
Friday-Sunday
(weekend)
£650
About The Cottage
‘The Cottage’ is the perfect place for you to relax, unwind, and put your feet up. It is situated right in the heart of a sleepy, picturesque village in South Devon. Surrounded by rolling countryside and a quintessentially English cottage garden, you will feel instantly at home as you relax into your stay.
Tempted to stay for longer?
If you would like to extend your stay, please let me know in the enquiry form and I will check availability of this for you.
Optional extras for your stay
Treat yourself to;
A Devon cream tea delivered to your accommodation on arrival
£15
A bottle of alcohol free fizz
£10
There are other extras such as; pregnancy massage an other spa treatments available locally.
Please ask if this is something you are interested in.
Send an enquiry to Birth Happy Devon
To book a hypnobirthing course or retreat, or for any other questions, please fill out the enquiry form and I will reply as soon as possible.
I can’t wait to hear from you!
Contact Info
Phone
07540362350