5* RATED HYPNOBIRTHING & ANTENATAL CLASSES IN NORTHUMBERLAND + ONLINE

Hypnobirthing sounds ridiculous. But I promise it isn’t…

Pregnant? Congrats!

But… what the heck do you do now?!

You’ve Googled so much you could probably rock up to a midwifery graduation. You’ve heard every “just wait until…” and been hit with more horror stories than you ever asked for (cheers, Karen).

You ask, “Is this normal?” and get hit with, “That’s just pregnancy!” But deep down you’re thinking - why does something so natural make me feel so unsure?

You’re not the only one.

Pregnancy can be magical (like have you seen those teeny tiny baby grows?!), but it can also be full-on, emotional and a little overwhelming. Especially when you’re drowning in advice from apps, TikTok and that random woman in Sainsbury’s.

If you’re after honest antenatal education, mindset tools that actually work, birth partner support and emotional prep - you’re in the right place.

Everything you need to feel calm, informed and ready for birth

A hypnobirthing and antenatal teacher, holly, from the north east area

I know, I know… hypnobirthing sounds a bit out there

I get it. I used to think it was just breathing, visualisations and whale music too.

But with 14 years in psychology and a background as a mental health therapist, I’m here for what actually works - no fluff and definitely no one-size-fits-all advice.

You’ll learn how your body works in labour, how your brain responds to stress and what to do when things don’t go to plan. This is about feeling calm, steady and confident - not about pretending everything will be perfect.

This isn’t a tick-box antenatal class that tells you how to give birth. Your body already knows what to do. My job is to help your mind stop getting in the way.

Because when fear kicks in, whether it’s from a past experience or something someone said at your 12 week scan - your nervous system panics. You tense up. And labour can feel longer, harder and more overwhelming than it needs to be.

I’ll show you how to work with your body using a mix of birth education, mindset tools, and calm, grounded support. You’ll learn how to stay steady, speak up and make choices that feel right for you - even if you’re not naturally someone who likes to rock the boat.

No matter what kind of birth you’re planning (or still figuring out), you deserve to go into it feeling informed, supported and confident.

Why prepare for birth, when birth rarely goes to plan, right?

A hypnobirthing and antenatal session in northumberland

I used to ask the exact same thing.

During my first pregnancy, I didn’t do much prep. I thought I’d just go with the flow, because I couldn’t understand how those calm, twinkly-light birth videos could ever be me.

I’d watch people breathing through contractions with spa music playing and think—nope. That’s not happening. Calm births felt like something only super zen Mums had. The ones who weren’t up at 2am spiralling on Google.

But when things got hard, when my pregnancy took a turn or birth became intense, I had no idea how to handle it. I felt out of control, overwhelmed and completely unprepared. And that stuck with me.

But everything changed when I realised birth isn’t just physical. It’s mindset.
You can actually train your brain for birth, instead of just crossing your fingers and hoping for the best.

Before my second birth, I:
✔️ Learned how the mind and body work together in labour
✔️ Practised tools to manage fear, tension, and adrenaline
✔️ Got my partner involved so we felt like a team, not two bystanders

And I gave birth at home, in my kitchen, watching The Eras Tour like it was just another day.

I’m not telling you this to brag. I’m telling you because that kind of unshakeable confidence? It’s absolutely possible for you too.

And no - this course isn’t just for people planning a home birth. It’s for anyone who wants to feel informed and supported wherever and however you give birth.

And if you’re thinking hypnobirthing is all breathwork and only for the calm, crunchy Mums, you’re wrong.

Here’s the key areas we cover:

  • The Mind

    Learn how your thoughts, fears, and beliefs impact labour and how to rewire them so you stay calm and in control, even when things feel intense.

  • The Body

    Understand what’s actually happening in labour, how to support your hormones, and how to work with your body, not against it.

  • Decision Making

    Know your options, understand your rights and feel confident making choices - without freezing up or feeling pressured.

  • Birth Partner Support

    Get your birth partner prepped and confident so they’re not standing awkwardly in the corner. They’ll know how to support you (+ what not to say).

  • The Maternity System

    Know what to ask, when to ask it and how to advocate for yourself without second-guessing everything.

  • Practical Tools & Techniques

    Simple, effective tools that support your body and mind through labour - so you feel calm, focused and in control.

  • Planning for the Unexpected

    Because birth is unpredictable. You’ll learn how to adjust, stay calm and make confident decisions, no matter how things unfold.

How you can work with me

Group Hypnobirthing + Antenatal Course

Your complete birth prep, delivered live to your living room. Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and let’s make birth feel a lot less overwhelming.

Four x 2 hour sessions held on zoom.

£245 for you and your birth partner to attend.

Secure your spot with a £50 deposit. Or use PayPal Pay in 3 at checkout to spread the cost with no interest.

You’ll receive:

✔️ The live teaching sessions

✔️ A hypnobirthing kit delivered straight to your door

✔️ Access to my client hub with extra resources and guides

✔️ Ongoing support from me, plus a personal 37-week check-in

What we’ll cover each week:

Session 1: We’ll kick off by getting your head around what your body’s doing in labour and why your mindset matters way more than you might think. We’ll chat about fear, how to let go of it and start building that calm, confident foundation.

Session 2: This one’s all about the practical stuff - breathing, movement, mindset and ways to stay grounded when things get intense. You’ll start figuring out what works for you, not just what the books say.

Session 3: We chat about the different kinds of interventions you might be offered, what they mean and how to make decisions that feel right for you. You’ll learn how to ask questions, advocate for yourself and feel confident navigating the maternity system.

Session 4: You’ll learn what’s happening in each stage of labour, what to expect and how to cope along the way. We’ll talk birth plans (the flexible kind), get your partner prepped so they know how to actually support you and chat about the early hours after birth.

Private Hypnobirthing + Antenatal Course

This is a fully personalised course, tailored to you.

Before we start, we’ll jump on a quick call so I can get to know what matters most to you. Whether you’ve got specific questions you want to work through, you’re navigating pregnancy after a difficult previous birth, or you just want a more personalised, 1:1 experience - I’ll shape the sessions around your needs (and we can tweak things as we go).

Sessions can take place in your home (if you're local to me in the North East) or online if you're further away. Flexible days and times to suit your schedule- ideal if you’re juggling shifts or childcare.

£395 for you and your birth partner to attend.

Secure your spot with a £50 deposit. Or use PayPal Pay in 3 at checkout to spread the cost with no interest.

You’ll receive:

✔️ Up to 10 hours of teaching (usually split into four sessions)

✔️ A hypnobirthing kit to help you practice what you’ve learnt

✔️ Access to my client hub with extra resources and guides

✔️ Ongoing support from me any time you need it

the confident birth club, an online, self-paced hypnobirthing and antenatal course

The Confident Birth Club

A self-paced, pre-recorded course that gives you all the hypnobirthing tools, mindset shifts and real-talk birth prep you actually need.

Designed to fit into busy lives, with bite-sized lessons (just 10–15 minutes a day) that are easy to watch and even easier to put into practice.

You’ll also get access to bi-weekly live Q&A sessions and the option to joining the Birth Then Baby community, so you're never left doing it all on your own.

Launching May 2025 – join the waitlist now for first dibs, early bird bonuses and sneak peeks!

You’ll receive:

✔️ The pre-recorded content

✔️ A hypnobirthing kit delivered straight to your door (optional add on)

✔️ Access to my client hub with extra resources and guides

✔️ Ongoing support from me via the live Q+A sessions

  • "Since the course I've been overwhelmed with positive emotions and excitement when previously I'd always associated birth with fear"

    Holly's knowledge, compassion and support from signing up for the course to now even after the course has finished really stood out for us. She really puts you at ease and makes learning about something which can feel nerve wracking and daunting really fun - I never felt like any question I asked was a silly question and really looked forward to our sessions.

    - Alison & Dan First Time Parents Private Hypnobirthing

  • "The Hypnobirthing course was really helpful - it gave me the skills to advocate for myself"

    Holly is an experienced and knowledgeable hypnobirthing teacher. She put everyone on the course at ease with her manner and method of delivery.

    The course helped me approach giving birth with a positive mindset, instead of being fearful and nervous. It helped me realise there are many things I can control about my birth experience, even if I need to have unplanned interventions. Thank you for allowing me to feel empowered about giving birth.

    - Ashleigh & Kris First Time Parents Online Group Hypnobirthing

  • "Great course! As a same sex couple, we found the course inclusive"

    My partner and I attended together. Holly was great. We now have a shared understanding as to how we will approach labour. We feel more confident about our options. The course is very informative. Holly has a personal approach and it is clear that she really cares about the people who attend her class having the best birth they can.

    - Lisa & Jenny First Time Parents Online Group Hypnobirthing

FAQs

  • During childbirth, fear can make labour more painful and longer because it causes tension in the body. Hypnobirthing helps by relaxing the body and calming fears by using different Hypnobirthing techniques.

    This relaxation helps the uterus muscles job a lot easier, making labour more comfortable and for some, quicker.

  • Probably my most asked question!

    My Hypnobirthing and Antenatal classes use a mix of Hypnobirthing methods, with therapeutic techniques I use within my work as a mental health therapist.

    You can expect to learn:

    Breathing Techniques: Designed to help you feel calm, comfortable and birth your baby

    Visualisations: Designed to help you ‘escape’ stress, by helping your mind focus and creating a sense of relaxation during labour. Visualisations can also help make the pushing stage of labour more straightforward.

    Positive Birth Affirmations: Their main job is to hype you up during pregnancy and birth, to help you feel confident, in control and focused during childbirth.

    Creating Anchors: These are sensory cues that trigger feelings of relaxation

    Birth Partner and Self-Hypnosis Scripts: Designed to be used throughout pregnancy and birth, these scripts can help ground your mind and feel calm and collected throughout your labour

    Massage Techniques: To help you feel as comfortable as possible during pregnancy, labour and birth

    Hypnobirthing Audios: Designed to help you release fears, physical tension and create a positive mindset around childbirth

    Understanding and Managing Worries: I will use therapeutic techniques used within my therapy work to help you understand any worries you have about pregnancy, birth, or the postpartum period and how you can learn to manage these worries.

    These are just the ‘main’ Hypnobirthing techniques used, but you will learn so many different ways to help you feel more confident as you approach labour.

  • There are no rules as to when you should start a hypnobirthing course. It is totally down to personal preference.

    I’ve had some clients who felt more anxious about pregnancy/birth, therefore started soon after their 12 week scan. And I’ve also had clients start within their last month of pregnancy.

    There are are some things to practice in the run up to birth, so starting hypnobirthing earlier can give you more time to do this.

    Generally speaking, most clients attend a class between 20-35 weeks pregnant. But I welcome clients at all stages of pregnancy!

  • NCT (National Childbirth Trust) antenatal classes tend to focus more on teaching information on pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. This might include topics such as the stages of labour, feeding options, safe sleep recommendations etc. Whilst is is important to understand all of this information, it does not necessarily prepare you to deal with the emotional and physical challenges of labour and birth. Simply ‘knowing’ about birth, does not prepare you for a positive experience. You can understand more about what I mean by this here.

    My Hypnobirthing & Antenatal Classes cover not only the ‘stuff you need to know’ about birth and the postpartum period (such as stages of labour, how the body works during birth, pain relief options etc). But I also teach the techniques and skills you need to help you prepare for a more positive birth and postpartum experience. As far as I’m aware, this isn’t included in an NCT/Other antenatal classes.

    Some of my clients have also participated in other antenatal classes and it doesn't necessarily have to be seen as a 'hypnobirthing vs NCT' situation! They have shared that while the antenatal information I offer covers similar content to other courses, overall, I provide a deeper understanding, leading to increased confidence in decision-making and managing unexpected situations during childbirth.

  • Yes, you can absolutely use hypnobirthing techniques even if you're being induced or having a planned c-section!

    In fact, my hypnobirthing classes cover what to expect during an induction, assisted or caesarean birth, so you can feel prepared and empowered no matter how your birth goes.

    Hypnobirthing isn't limited to natural, unmedicated births—it can be beneficial for all types of childbirth experiences.

    The hypnobirthing and therapeutic techniques taught in my classes can help you stay calm, manage discomfort, and maintain a positive mindset during induction, c-section, or however birth plays out.

    My previous clients found that hypnobirthing helped them feel more empowered, confident, and in control, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their birth.

    My courses teach you how to adapt the techniques to suit your unique birthing journey and preferences.