Meet Love Labour Hypnobirthing
The birth of your baby should be something that you are excited about, rather than something you are fearful of. With a Love Labour Hypnobirthing course you will feel prepared, empowered and ready to take on your journey from pregnancy to parenthood.
I promise I have no intentions of hypnotising you to make you cluck like a chicken as you may imagine! Together we will address your fears, discuss the role of your birth partner, and go over the stages of labour and how to make it a much more positive experience. You will also learn relaxation, visualisation, and breathing techniques to make your birth experience as calm and comfortable as possible.
The Love Labour Hypnobirthing course is a full antenatal program, so you won’t need to take any other pregnancy class. Hypnobirthing is for all types of birth, so whether you’re planning a very natural birth, a water birth, caesarean, induction, medicated birth, or a heavily monitored ‘high-risk’ birth, these classes are for you.
Antenatal workshops currently run on Monday evenings at The Quiet Space, in Hoylake Parade Community Centre on the Wirral.
1:1 Hypnobirthing courses can be booked at a date and time to suit you. These can be completed at your home or online via zoom. Areas covered include the Wirral, Cheshire and Liverpool but do get in touch even if you’re from further afield!
A Bit About Me
Sarah - The Creator of Love Labour Hypnobirthing
I found out I was pregnant with my first baby the day before the COVID-19 lockdown, so whilst feeling the usual anxieties of a newly expectant mother, I had a global pandemic to worry about! I was so happy and excited, but equally absolutely terrified, especially when it came to actually having to give birth. I do believe that most mums-to-be, especially first time mums, will relate to these feelings.
I was so pleased to stumble upon hypnobirthing and my whole perception was changed! Instead of feeling scared, unprepared, and wanting to bury my head in the sand, I felt so calm, confident, and ready to give birth. When labour started, my main feeling was excitement which I know would not have been the case if I had not done hypnobirthing.
When I became pregnant for the second time, I knew straight away what to do and was able to start practicing my relaxations and breathing techniques from the very start of my pregnancy. Both of my births were incredible water births, with gas and air to keep me company, as well as fantastic midwives (and my partner of course!)
I was so amazed by this transformation in my mindset, that a few months after giving birth the second time, I completed my hypnobirthing teacher training with KGHypnobirthing. I wanted everyone out there to know about the wonders of hypnobirthing!
When I’m not teaching, I work as a Bloom baby class leader, and as if that isn’t enough, I also own The Baby Fayre Merseyside, where I will organise regular events with small, local businesses relating to pregnancy, babies, and the early years!
Your Dependable Hypnobirthing and Antenatal Specialist
Hypnobirthing taster sessions - online via Zoom
£5
What will we cover on a KGHypnobirthing taster course?
The physiology of birth and stages of labour / The importance of the birth partner – giving them specific roles to help you and your baby / Types of pain relief / Simple but truly effective breathing techniques / The 5Cs of hypnobirthing - confidence, control, choice, calm, comfort. / An overview of what you will receive and what we cover in the group courses.
If you wish to book on to a 1:1 Hypnobirthing Course after this, you will receive a discount code for your £5 back!
Antenatal Workshops
£25 per workshop
OR book all 5 workshops for just £100
These antenatal workshops are run from The Quiet Space, at Hoylake Parade Community Centre, on the Wirral.
I will be there every Monday from 6-7pm with a different topic.
Birth Breathing Workshop
Goal: To build confidence in using different hypnobirthing breathing techniques throughout labour.
We will look at the muscles of the uterus and how we can help them with our breathwork. We will look at several different breathing and visualisation techniques and link them to which stage of labour they’ll be most useful.
Birth Positions for Comfort & Progress Workshop
Goal: To build confidence in using different birth positions throughout labour.
We will explore different birth positions we can try - especially those that are upright, forward, and open. We will further look at how we can use different tools such as a birth ball, the bed, and the water.
The Role of the Birth Partner Workshop
Goal: This session is designed to help partners feel confident, prepared and actively involved every step of the way.
We’ll explore practical ways to support during labour, including comfort techniques, breathing support, and how to create a relaxing environment. You’ll also learn how to advocate for your partner, understand what’s happening during each stage of labour, and communicate effectively with your care team.
This workshop helps birth partners feel reassured in their role, so they can offer steady, informed and compassionate support - helping you both feel more connected and empowered throughout your birth journey.
Relaxation Techniques for a Calm Birth Workshop
Goal: This workshop focuses on helping you feel calm, confident and in control as your body prepares for birth.
You’ll learn a range of simple, effective relaxation techniques that can reduce tension, ease discomfort and support the natural flow of labour.
We’ll explore breathing techniques, guided relaxation, visualisation and ways to create a soothing birth environment. You’ll also gain an understanding of how relaxation can positively influence your body’s response to labour, helping you feel more grounded and supported throughout.
Creating Your Birth Plan Workshop
Goal: This workshop is designed to help you feel informed, confident and clear about your preferences for birth.
Together, we’ll explore all of the choices available to you and what different options may look like in practice, so you can make decisions that feel right for you and your baby. You’ll be guided through how to create a flexible, realistic birth plan that reflects your wishes, while also preparing for the unexpected. We’ll cover key areas such as your birth environment, pain relief options, interventions, and how you’d like to be supported throughout labour.
By the end of the session, you’ll have a personalised plan and a better understanding of how to communicate your preferences with your care team - helping you feel more prepared, reassured and in control of your birth experience.
Hypnobirthing and Antenatal 1:1 Course
£250
What's covered?
SESSION 1
Course outline / Worries and what you want to achieve / Hypnotherapy and hypnobirthing - what is it? / How the mind works / The science behind hypnobirthing / Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems / The effect of being observed / Practice relaxations / The muscles of the uterus
SESSION 2
Breathing techniques / Practice relaxations / A more empowered birth / Your pelvic floor / Perineal massage / Preventing tearing / Back to back babies / Breech babies / C-section / Birth positions / Books and resources to support you
SESSION 3
The roles of midwives and obstetricians / Empowering questions for your caregivers / BRAINs acronym (Benefit, Risk, Alternatives, Implications/Interventions, Nothing) / Taking responsibility for your birth / Due dates / Dealing with pressure and stress / Sweeps / Inducing labour more naturally / NICE guidelines on induction of labour / Confidence and positivity / The onset of labour / Comfort measures
SESSION 4
Birth statistics /Birth partners and their role / Birth place options / Stages of labour / Relaxation and breathing techniques / What to pack in your hospital bag / How to make your environment more comfortable / WHO guidelines / The golden hour / Your birth plan
1:1 courses are a great personalised & bespoke service just for you and your birth partner(s). The full course is 10 hours long and can be split however best suits you around your availability. Daytime, evenings & weekends all available.
I am able to travel across Merseyside & Cheshire, or we can complete 1:1 courses online via Zoom.
Refresher Courses
£60
Already completed a hypnobirthing course and preparing to welcome another baby?
Our refresher sessions are designed to help you revisit the tools and techniques that supported you before, so you can approach this birth feeling calm, confident, and prepared. Together, we’ll refresh your breathing, relaxation, and birth partner techniques, explore anything that may feel different this time around, and help you build trust in your body and your birth experience once again.
These sessions are run as 1:1 in your home or online via Zoom. Birth partners are also encouraged to join us.
Contact me today for more details about the services I offer.
07511092647
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Q & A
What is hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is a method of managing pain and anxiety during childbirth, involving various therapeutic relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and visualisation. It is centred on releasing fear and building confidence in the natural process of birth through practising relaxation techniques. It focuses strongly on being well informed so you can make the best choices about your care.
What are the benefits?
- You are likely to experience a more comfortable and sometimes pain free birth.
- Your baby will arrive to a serene and relaxed environment, alert and ready to bond with you as nature intended.
- Length of labour is often much shorter.
- Less drugs and medical intervention are used in Hypnobirthing births allowing your baby to develop naturally and easily after they arrive.
- Mums often bounce back quicker after birth as the physical impact of giving birth is reduced.
- Your birth partner will learn how to support you and have a central and active role in the birth. A truly shared and loving experience.
What course materials am I given?
Before the course you will be sent 'Colour & Calmness', the pregnancy and birth relaxation CD or MP3, so you can start to practice and develop a positive outlook on pregnancy and birth straight away.
At the course you will be given The Hypnobirthing Book and a folder of handouts to support you during the rest of your pregnancy and the birth of your baby.
Do I need to bring my birth partner?
They don’t have to, but they will be very glad if they do. Most birth partners arrive at the course utterly sceptical and leave extremely enthusiastic. We don’t expect you to believe in it. Why should you? We do ask you to listen to the facts and the logic so you understand how important it is and the difference you as a birth companion can make.
A hypnobirthing birth partner will be knowledgeable and able to support you as you give birth. They are a huge asset in the birthing room, and many mothers say, ‘I couldn’t have done it without them.’ They have practised together before the birth which brings them closer together, and they know they have played an important part in how the baby enters the world. For couples in a relationship, this deepens their connection as a couple, as well as their bond with their child.