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Antenatal Hypnobirthing

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All About Hypnobirthing

Hypnobirthing is a natural and effective approach to achieving a safe, calm, and more comfortable birth experience. My Bump Birth Baby UK Hypnobirthing course is designed for expectant parents and is suitable for all types of birth, whether you’re planning a hospital birth, birthing centre delivery, or a home birth.

Your hypnobirthing classes will be led by me, Polly—an experienced and certified hypnobirthing teacher with over 15 years of expertise. I’ve also personally used Hypnobirthing techniques to achieve a calm, positive birth with my own daughter, bringing both professional knowledge and real-life experience into every session.

This comprehensive hypnobirthing course combines proven techniques with practical guidance, helping you learn how to stay relaxed, manage labour sensations, and feel confident and in control throughout your birth—no matter how it unfolds. Alongside the core theory of hypnobirthing, I share personal insights to support a positive and empowering birth experience.

My aim is to help you build confidence in your body, trust your natural instincts, and make informed birth choices that feel right for you and your family—so you can approach your pregnancy, labour, and birth with calmness, clarity, and confidence.

 

Get in touch

Choosing hypnobirthing as part of your birth preparation can feel like a big decision, and it’s important to find the right course for you. If you’d like to learn more about my hypnobirthing classes or discuss whether they’re the right fit for your birth, please feel free to call me on 07790 007263.

I offer Hypnobirthing courses in South Devon, supporting expectant parents in creating a calm and positive birth experience.If you’d like to hear about real experiences, you can also read birth stories from clients who have completed the course here

How does Hypnobirthing actually work?

Hypnobirthing uses techniques which include breathing, deep relaxation, visualisations and positive affirmations. These techniques help to reduce your levels of stress, anxiety and fear, and so promote the release of the wonder hormones, “endorphins” and “oxytocin”, allowing your body to give birth efficiently and comfortably the way that it is designed to do.

Hypnobirthing gives you the tools you need to release any fear and tension that you may be holding on to that could impact on your having the type of birth that you desire.

My Bump Birth Baby Hypnobirthing course teaches you deep relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to prepare your mind and body for the birth, which will allow your body to take over and birth your baby as nature intended. The course focuses on techniques for mum and her birth companion to ensure the birth of baby is a joyous experience you share together whether it’s your first, second or subsequent birth.


Course details

In Person Group Classes
£225
4 Weekly sessions 6pm to 8.30pm

  • The course includes 10 hours of personalised training over 4 sessions
  • MP3s, a comprehensive Hypnobirthing booklet with additional reading and resources.
  • Log in to The Wise Hippo Parents-to-be website which has a library of supportive information to download.
  • The classes are for mum and birth companion.
  • Course is run over 4 consecutive dates 6pm to 8.30pm
  • Refreshments provided
  • Complimentary 30 minute post pregnancy massage (can be booked on any date after the birth)
  • Gorgeous goody bag to support your pregnancy and birth


In Person Private Full course
£335
4 Weekly sessions 6pm to 8.30pm

  • The course includes 10 hours of personalised training over 4 sessions
  • MP3s, a comprehensive Hypnobirthing booklet with additional reading and resources.
  • Log in to The Wise Hippo Parents-to-be website which has a library of supportive information to download.
  • The classes are for mum and birth companion.
  • Course is run over 4 consecutive dates 6pm to 8.30pm
  • Refreshments provided
  • Complimentary 30 minute post pregnancy massage (can be booked on any date after the birth)
  • Gorgeous goody bag to support your pregnancy and birth


Private 1-2-1 ‘Birth Confidence Boost’ / Refresher Course
In-person £165
Online £145

This session is ideal for anyone who has previously attended a Hypnobirthing class and would like a refresher, as well as for those looking for a concise essentials course. Over a single three-hour session, I’ll guide you through the core principles of hypnobirthing.

We’ll practice breathing techniques, explore practical tools to support you during labour, and discuss your birth options and the choices available to you. The aim is to help you feel informed, confident, and in a positive mindset as you prepare for your upcoming birth

This course includes:
Class taught over one session (3 hours)
Flexible date to suit you
Online or face to face
Downloadable MP3’s
Helpful hand-outs, including birth plan
‘Birth Confidence’ pack (in person only) – gorgeous goody bag including helpful items for your pregnancy and birth
 Area covered: Teignbridge, Torbay, South Hams, Exeter, Newton Abbot, Totnes and surrounding areas.

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Birth Affirmations MP3 – click on the link below to hear our Birth Affirmations MP3 created by Polly

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Hypnobirthing Courses

What stage of pregnancy is this hypnobirthing course suitable for?
This hypnobirthing course is suitable from 12 weeks right up to 37 weeks of pregnancy. It’s never too early to start—practising hypnobirthing techniques regularly helps them become second nature, so you feel more confident and prepared for labour and birth.

Will I be hypnotised like on stage?
Hypnobirthing is nothing like stage hypnosis you may have seen or heard about. My course includes gentle self-hypnosis techniques designed to guide you into a state of deep relaxation. You remain fully in control at all times, and you can’t get “stuck” in hypnosis. You’ll also receive MP3 hypnosis scripts to support your practice at home.

Will hypnobirthing guarantee a pain-free birth?
While a completely pain-free birth is possible, it can’t be guaranteed. In my hypnobirthing course, we talk openly about labour sensations and teach practical techniques to help you manage discomfort, stay calm, and feel in control throughout your birth experience.

How long is the hypnobirthing course?
The full hypnobirthing course is 10 hours in total, usually delivered across four sessions of 2.5 hours each.

Can hypnobirthing help if I have a caesarean birth?
Absolutely! I myself used hypnobirthing techniques in my caesarean birth. It is beneficial for all types of birth, including planned or unplanned caesarean sections. The course covers a range of birth scenarios, helping you feel calm, informed, and empowered no matter how your baby arrives.

Does my birth partner need to attend the course?
It’s highly beneficial for your birth partner to attend, but it’s not essential. If they can’t join in person due to work or other commitments, they’ll receive a copy of The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme and can also join sessions via Zoom where possible. This ensures they still feel involved and prepared to support you during labour.

 

Cancellation Policy

My courses have limited places and course bookings are non-transferable. All cancellations incur a standard £50 cancellation fee. In addition bookings cancelled with less than 2 weeks notice will incur a £75 cancellation fee.

I require a minimum of 2 participants per course. In the very unlikely event that I need to cancel a course, I will give you a minimum of 2 weeks notice. You can then either transfer your booking onto an alternative course or receive a full refund.