FAQ

Do you have a question about courses or sessions with The Birth Project? You may find the answer in our frequently asked questions listed below.

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FAQs

    • It is full antenatal education

    • It is about building your knowledge and feeling empowered about the choices you will have to make

    • Tools to make labour more comfortable - relaxation and breathing techniques

    • Navigating the maternity system - what questions to ask, what choices you can make

    • Birth preferences preparation

    • Reprogramming your mind to think of birth as the normal and positive event that it is!

    • I am informed, passionate and positive about my clients’ birthing experience. I understand that all people are different- it doesn't matter what kind of birth you would like this preparation will be invaluable.

    • I am privileged to have helped many birthers to get the birth that they want and deserve, please take a look at my testimonials.

    • A straight-talking no-nonsense approach delivered with kindness and compassion.

    • This is birth preparation for everyone, I am non-judgmental, impartial and inclusive.

    • On the course, you get access to a whole dropbox full of further information along with the MP3s and the handbook.

    • On the group courses you will get the chance to meet like-minded parents - we set up a group where you can chat and support each other and with the in-person groups you will get friends locally as well.

  • Whenever you like. There isn't a one size fits all approach to this. It sometimes benefits people to leave the course until later in their pregnancy but it has also helped people from 12 weeks feel less anxious and more prepared- I have taught people at various stages of pregnancy.

    Please just make sure you have had your 12 week scan.

  • We cover induction on the full course but not in huge detail.

    The induction course runs once a week and is designed for clients to be able to jump on last-minute if necessary - it has elements of Hypnobirthing and you get access to all of my Hypnobirthing materials. If you have done the full course with me already contact me for a discount on the induction price.

    You can also do both courses, there is a discount for this and you can purchase as a bundle so please get in contact with me.

    Birth partners are welcome to both.

  • You birth partner is welcomed and encouraged!

    If you dont have a birth partner do not fear you won't be the first and will be supported by me.

  • No. I am a qualified Hypnobirthing teacher and a three step rewind accredited but I have had no formal medical training.

    We are fortunate to have the NHS and amazing midwife and health care workers available to us.

    I never comment on specific medical circumstances although I do discuss them generally and can direct you to lots of further reading and information, much of which I will have studied myself.

    My role is to teach you about the physiological process of birth and labour, we also cover the golden hour which is the hour after birth.

    I am trained to help you feel empowered and confident, I can also help you to source evidence-based information for any issue that may arise in your pregnancy.

  • I cannot promise you a pain-free birth in the water but I can promise that you will feel knowledgeable and in a much better position to make decisions and plan the right birth for you effectively after my course.

    This course helps you successfully navigate changes in both your pregnancy and labour that may change your preferences. I like to cover all eventualities and your birth preferences are just that, preferences that may be subject to change.

    This course is for all births by all people.

    Mindset matters and that’s what I help with along with lots of practical and evidence-based hints and tips

Free Birth Preparation and Hypnobirthing Tasters

We run a taster session for 30 minutes, with online and in person options. This gives you a chance to learn what Hypnobirthing is, how it may help you and we share a few handy hints for birth.