Some Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to do the course?

Do it when you’re ready – the sooner the better as courses can get fully booked nearer the time.  I’ve taught someone who gave birth two days later and it worked perfectly well, but I would rather you did it sooner if possible.

Do fathers come too?

Most fathers attend the course (usually arriving with enormous scepticism and leaving with huge enthusiasm).  It's lovely if a father does come because then he's in a position to give the mother the best possible support.  It also makes a difference to their relationship, knowing that they've achieved this together.  It makes a difference to his relationship with the baby too, knowing that he was a useful and positive part of how his child entered the world.

Of course sometimes the father can't come and in many classes there are one or two mothers who come on their own for one reason or another, and HypnoBirthing still works perfectly well for them.

Does the fee cover both of us?

What else does the fee cover?

I can't do both days together.

Should I bring or wear anything in particular?

There is nothing in particular that you need to bring or wear to your class - just wear comfortable clothes so you can relax.  We will be doing gentle visualisations and relaxations rather than any physical exercises.   We will give you all the required course materials on the day so please just turn up and enjoy your class.

Is the 2 day course effective?

Yes, very!  From experience it works every bit as well as doing the course in 4 evenings, and it's much more convenient.  When I used to teach in the evening there was always someone who was delayed at work or stuck in traffic, and by the time a pregnant woman had done a full day's work she was nearly falling off her chair with tiredness by the end of the evening.  When surveyed, the majority of couples said they preferred a two day course, slightly over half  preferring both days to be in one weekend, and slightly under half saying they would prefer two days in two consecutive weekends with a week in between.

From experience, both formats work equally well, so I have chosen to arrange my classes in a way that is most convenient for mothers and fathers.

How many couples are there in a group?

The size of the groups vary, depending on a great many factors including the venue, the time of year, and imponderables that I shall never understand.  I think it's lovely to do HypnoBirthing in a group because you can meet other expectant couples, exchange ideas, and learn from their questions.  The groups are kept small enough to be personal, and large enough to be friendly.

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