Well done to this Cornwall mum who had a challenging induction experience at Derriford... "I don’t know what I would have done without your tracks and positive energy. I was in a right frame of mind from the start and I was able to ask valid questions and consider my options. Max was fantastic with his encouraging voice throughout and he stayed on top of maintaining our birth bubble intact for as long as it was possible. The whole process took 9hrs, which I was told was ver ..read more

It's been quite a while since I refreshed the statistics with survey responses, so recent subscribers will shortly be receiving their invitations to fill out a simple 7 question survey on their birth experiences. You may choose to remain anonymous.Statistics will be included from everyone who indicates that before the birth process began, they felt they had practiced my techniques either 'enough' or 'extensively' as opposed to 'not sure&amp ..read more

"Although this was not my first pregnancy and everything was very smooth, I was of course extremely worried to give birth during the global pandemic, and the fact that my husband could only be with me for the actual birth was also very stressful to imagine. We live in Japan and the birthing clinics are generally wonderful here, but very strict due to Covid. Five days before my due date I had some spotting and then the next day my stomach felt very tight, so I went to my clinic for a ..read more

I was recently asked by a first-time mum what exactly my course includes, and what she might be missing out on by choosing a shorter course. I thought my response may be useful for others, so here's my reply...On a general note, the 12 hour courses are written for groups and may include lengthy icebreaker exercises, more frequent breaks etc. I personally find teaching 1:1s far more efficient and enjoyable.The main difference between my course (6-7 hours - I often run over) and the 12 ..read more

I was recently asked by an first-time mum what exactly my course includes, and what she might be missing out on by choosing a shorter course. I thought my response may be useful for others, so here's my reply...The main difference between my course (6-7 hours - I often run over) and the 12 hour branded hypnobirthing courses I've taught in the past (Hypnobirthing - The Mongan Method® and Natal Hypnotherapy™) is that I've cut out tim ..read more

Congratulations Eleanor and family!"Just to say thank you for your fantastic online hypnobirthing course. I practiced regularly from 21 weeks into my pregnancy and it was invaluable to staying calm during my long labour.  When I was growing up, almost everything painful was compared to childbirth as a kind of benchmark. So although my mum was very positive about it, saying that the body just does what it needs to instinctively, I always rather dreaded birth.  & ..read more

A wonderful email today from Libby in Japan, sharing the birth of her son Kai :)   "I had been listening to Alice's MP3s almost every night since I was about 24 weeks pregnant. I especially benefited from 'letting go of fears and doubts'. I live in Japan and although pre and post natal care is amazing here, I had a lot of worries since I am so far from my family.   I was also so scared at first to give birth without an ..read more

This super feedback following a recent UK elective c-section birth is being shared a lot online (with permission)... Zoey says:-"I gave birth during the Covid-19 pandemic.I know ladies are panicking. New mums are worrying. But I wanted to try to look at the positives to my birth story.Yes I was devastated when my section date was postponed. I was scared when I was told the ward had moved and there were no side rooms for me, and that my husband co ..read more

Some areas are implementing a one or no birth partners rule. Please check with local care providers for their updated policies (in Cornwall it's one). Having your plans change may be very shocking, upsetting and stressful news to receive, especially if birth partners are not permitted at all.   My advice is to decide to take control of this situation if it truly can't be changed and if homebirth isn't an option:- Pregnancy...1. Close your eyes and picture ..read more

Well done Hannah! Hypnobirthers don't have to be serene! x "Hi, I just wanted to say thanks! I bought your online course early on in my pregnancy and listened to the tracks throughout. They were the only things that would get me back to sleep during the inevitable bouts of insomnia I had from about 20 weeks. I was hoping to have a home birth, but due to IUGR was induced at 40+1 weeks. I had previously had a bad experience with induction so your tracks were essential to appr ..read more