In person private courses enable you both to be immersed in preparing for your babys birth while having 1:1 time with Claire. Using eight years of experience we will delve into how you are feeling about birth in a safe and private setting, at a time that suits you and your partner. I usually come to your home where you can visualise labour beginning and spend time in the space together. I bring expereince of many different births and will guide you in the best way for you as a team.

Time Spent

You wil spend 8 Hours with me covering topics below in as much detail as i feel and you feel is needed. Sessions usually broken down into 2 × 4 hours together. Weekdays or weekends TBC on contact. (My hypnobirthing clients receive a discount of £150 on birth doula bookings should you go on to feel you would like physical support during birth)

Before the course begins, we will have a 15 minute phone call to get to know each other, your journey and hopes for that special moment when you meet your baby.

In the course itself you will learn the elements outlined below, and a whole lot more …

• Self hypnosis and learning guided relaxation techniques

• Releasing anxiety and emotions around birth

• Learning about the autonomic nervous system

• Understanding your birthing muscles

• Writing and creating personal affirmations

• How to use visualisation to your advantage

• Setting a positive atmosphere for your babys birth

• Choosing the right birth place for you

• Labour positions with your birth partner.

• Tips for support empowering your birth partner

• Working on confidence and communication with your birth team

• Breathing techniques for calm, labour and birth

• Understanding your choices and options for birth

• Detailed assistance with creating your birth preferences

• Preparing for the unknown and the unexpected in the best way

In person private courses really bring the best level of support you can receive from an experienced birth doula having been present at many births.