complete hypnobirthing & antenatal
private 1:1 hypnobirthing sessions in surrey & sussex
what to expect from the complete antenatal?
you’ll gain a full antenatal birth education with the complete hypnobirthing principles, empowering you to feel mentally, physically & emotionally ready for your birth.
nama mama hypnobirthing sessions will help you to explore your connections to birth, nurture your confidence & self belief, and gain an understanding of the birth process and how you can influence your birthing body before & during your labour.
all nama mama courses are run by me, emma (dipHB), a qualified hypnobirthing practitioner, having trained with the hypnobirth institute in 2018, a programme fully accredited by the royal college of midwives.
i will guide you through breathwork & relaxation practices, helping you find the techniques that feel right for you & how you can connect with them for your pregnancy, birth & postpartum.
it would be wonderful to be a part of your birthing journey, please do contact me if you have any questions.
emma x
“emma is a fantastic source of insight and knowledge. we have massively benefited from our course with her and I feel much more prepared and ready to trust in my body's ability to birth our baby. the combination of breath work, movement, massage and the explanations of the physical processes of labour has improved our confidence considerably”
what’s included?
sessions can take place on evenings or weekends, comprising of 4 sessions, with overall 8 hours of comprehensive teaching.
complete antenatal package includes;
4 x 2hour sessions with 8 hours of comprehensive teaching;
6 x mp3 guided relaxations for birth
online client access to course content & resource page
nama mama printable pregnancy journal for course reflection
nama mama postnatal planner, a comprehensive plan advocated by developing doulas maddie mcmahon & zara de candole
aromatherapy pulse point roller for birth
tailored follow up after each session with any support you may need
travel costs included throughout surrey for in person classes
pay a deposit of £100 to secure your booking - payment plans are always available, please just ask!
your investment
£280 per couple
private one to one support
pay a deposit of £100 to secure your booking - payment plans are always available, please just ask!
payment plan option £100 deposit + 2 payments of £90 each
send me an email to enquire emma@namamama.uk or register your interest on the link button below
complete course content
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birth is a life experience
origins of instinctive birth
the pathway to modern birth culture
unravelling the stories you hold about birth
understanding the mind & body connection,
how can this show up during labour?
breathwork connection
language of birth
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preparing mind & body
understanding your birthing hormones
simple ways to prepare physically for birth
finding a ritual, rhythm & practice routine
anchors for a positive birth
finding your affirmations
reframing negative thoughts
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support & the birth partner
your support circles
the birth partners role
biomechanic techniques
massage & rebozo to support birth
influencing the birth environment
understanding your birth choices
mapping your birth pathways
guided fear release exercise
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insitinctive birth
birth explained
coping with sensations of birth
the power of birth breathing
if the path to birth changes
navigating discussions
bonding through the golden hour
acknowledging your postpartum
tailor your package with additional sessions
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mindful breastfeeding
go beyond your birth, to feel fully prepared for your breastfeeding journey.
learn how breastfeeding works, how to latch your baby & follow their feeding cues & gain an understanding of newborn behaviour. mindful breastfeeding techniques can help you enjoy a more relaxed, calm and fulfilling early parenting experience.
additional 4 hours, making a 6 week course.
save £20 when you add mindful breastfeeding, total cost £350
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postpartum intentions
extend your preparation sessions to truly plan for your postpartum.
understand your needs & those of your baby with in the fourth trimester. learn the four pillars of postpartum support, he cultures & traditions that honour the first 40 days, and how you can bring this in a meaningful & practical way into your postpartum journey
we will touch on the importance of balanced nutrition after birth & how relaxation techniques can help you find your way in your early parenting & beyond.
additional 3 hour session, making a 5 week course, total cost £345
“we will always be grateful that emma was part of our birth journey. She helped both of us so much and made such a positive impact on how we felt about what was to come.”
include a herbal self care kit
as part of your package
nurture yourself during your pregnancy & prepare for your postpartum with a bespoke herbal self care kit.
a beautiful box of organic herbal products to nourish the stretched skin & aching muscles of your pregnant body. restoring self care items based upon the four pillars of postpartum recovery.
self care kit includes;
for pregnancy - belly mask, oat milk bath, aromatherapy inhaler, belly balm
for postpartum - sitz spray, bath tea, sitz bath, belly oil, pulse point roller
herbal self care kit, cost £55
if you have any questions about any of my courses, please do send me a message & i’ll get back to you as soon as i can.
emma xx
common questions?
take a look below at some common questions about hypnobirthing & mindful breastfeeding. if you’re still unsure about something, please feel free to drop me a message & we can always arrange a chat…
what is hypnobirthing?
hypnobirthing empowers you with a true knowledge of the physiological process of birth & through a very simple program of deep relaxation and fear release techniques, hypnobirthing can help you to learn to trust your body’s ability to bring your baby into the world with calm & confidence.
are you going to hypnotize me!?
the original hypnobirthing programme developed by marie mongan in the 1960's was created by combining antenatal knowledge, an understanding of the mind, body connection, together with a basis of hypnotherapy techniques in order to help us to control unwanted physical reactions in our body during labour, which come from a place of fear. all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, i will definitely not be "hypnotising" you! but i will guide you through gentle relaxations & visualisations to affect real, powerful change of your associations for birth. i am fortunate to have trained originally with the hypnobirthing institute, under the philosophies of marie mongan, and so have gained a thorough understanding & ability in the hypnotherapy theories within hypnobirthing.
what can my partner gain from hypnobirthing?
your birth partner has got to have your back! and hypnobirthing can be really empowering for that. with the knowledge of birth and practical techniques of massage, rebozo & relaxation that we’ll cover, they will become an active part of the birthing process, helping you to stay calm and focused on your birth.
nama mama hypnobirthing classes include your birth partner in a positive and active way. the nama mama birth journal also includes a section for the birth partner with a practical guide, tips & prompts and positive affirmations worded specifically to help build confidence & trust in their supporting role.
does hypnobirthing mean i can’t have an epidural?
again, no! this is a really common misconception. hypnobirthing is inclusive of all birth choices, within a nama mama class you will learn lots of different ways that you can stimulate natural pain relief within your own body, and develop real coping techniques to help you deal with the intensity you may feel during birth, but i also talk about choice i also provide you with a breakdown of options for medication, so that you can make an informed decision for your care.
can hypnobirthing really help?
you may feel drawn to hypnobirthing with a sense that you want to feel in control of your own birthing journey. perhaps you have a sense of fear around your upcoming birth, or you may have experienced trauma with a previous birth and know that you do not want to repeat that experience.
hypnobirthing will teach you the skills to enable you to achieve a gentle, calm and confident birth, including simple breathing, relaxation and visualisation techniques which can be practiced throughout your pregnancy to become second nature, so that on the day of your baby’s birth, your natural instincts can be trusted to bring your baby into the world with confidence and ease.
is hypnobirthing just for home births & water births?
no! most definitely not - hypnobirth is birth!
it really is for everyone, & all birth choices. whether you have chosen to birth in a hospital, at a birthing centre, or at home. if you are planning a caesarean birth or are facing induction, there is so much you can learn to make your experience a positive experience, which is individual for you.
do i need to attend sessions with a birth partner?
not everyone who has a baby is in a relationship. relationships can be complicated! at nama mama i really look to be inclusive for you as an individual.
i would love to support you with or without a birth partner present. you can certainly attend a class or workshop by yourself. it's also worth knowing that your birth partner doesn't necessarily have to be your life partner. if you have a trusted family member or friend who you would like to come with you, that's totally your choice.
can hypnobirthing help me to prepare for caesarean birth?
most definitely. I don’t subscribe to promoting vaginal birth as the ultimate goal for a positive birth experience & am able to support you in preparing for a planned, gentle caesarean birth.
we will also look at what choices you have if you may consent to an un-planned caesarean birth, helping you to feel prepared for whatever turn your birth journey may take.