Do you want to feel more prepared for labour? Feeling a little anxious (or even scared!) about birth?
I’m here to help.
I’m Tiffany, a registered nutritional therapist and qualified hypnobirthing teacher. I’m based in Dulwich with my husband, husky dog and two year old little boy.
I’ll be honest, I was a little bit terrified about giving birth before having my first baby. Perhaps you feel the same? It’s not surprising considering the negative stories and content we’re bombarded with in popular culture and society around what birth entails.
But birth can be different! Positive, calm, wonderful even.
After taking a hypnobirthing course whilst pregnant I slowly started to re-wire my brain and reverse all that negativity into something very positive. I felt more prepared, in control of my options, and actually looked forward to giving birth! Quite the turnaround.
And now I’d like to help you do the same! I run monthly group and private hypnobirthing courses in person or online, with sessions held at the weekend although I have some flexibility with evening options for private classes.
Interested in finding out a bit more?
What is hypnobirthing?
Knowledge is power. It’s all about educating you on the unique physiology involved during birth to help prepare you for what will happen and to help you trust your body
By learning about the options available throughout labour it means you can make informed decisions on the day about your care, helping you to feel in control during a time when it can feel like you’re out of control
We use tools including breathing techniques, calming visualisations and positive affirmations
Creating a calm, protected birthing environment where you feel safe and confident
Really it’s all about helping you to relax as much as possible, as when we’re in a relaxed state, the birthing body can get on with what it needs to do
Helping you and your birthing partner and/or healthcare providers to work as a team on the big day
Surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people
And what it isn't…
Hypnotising you into giving birth - you will be fully in control, no matter what hypnobirthing tools you choose to use
It’s not for achieiving a ‘natural/pain-free’ birth, it’s for any type of birth no matter if you are induced, have interventions, use pain relief, have a c-section - it’s about giving birth your way and feeling good about it!
A painless way to give birth. Everyone is unique and birth is a powerful process - you’re moving a tiny human out of you so you will feel something, whether that’s a sensation or something more intense. By helping you to relax and get in the zone, hypnobirthing can help you better cope with this and many people who use hypnobirthing won’t describe what they are experiencing as painful
What’s included in a hypnobirthing course?
5 x 2 hour sessions covering in-depth antenatal content alongside hypnobirthing
Affirmation and visualisation mp3s
Positive mantra cards
Birth plan resources, and much more!
Hypnobirthing courses available near me
I run both private and group courses, either in-person at the lovely Oru in East Dulwich or online from the comfort of your home. These are mostly held at weekends but I have some flexibility for evening appointments with private classes.
Please get in touch to discuss availability.