first time mum

“This is a wonderful example of how a birth plan can change and yet at the same time birth can be calm and positive. This is the essence of all that I teach. There is always going to be an … Read More

“I love the approach Charlotte took to her birth preparation. It is like preparing for the marathon and an exam Getting yourself physically and mentally prepared. Trusting you have all the knowhow and keeping yourself focused and in the zone. … Read More

A beautiful home birth story.  I love how relaxed Chloe and David were in the early stages of labour, even going out for tapas!  You can read how they trusted what was going on and how this relaxation allowed everything … Read More

I am continually blown away by how hypnobirthing helps women when their birth plans change due to factors outside of their control.  The whole aim of the Wise Hippo Birthing Programme is to have a calm and relaxed experience however birth chooses to unfold.  Hannah’s positive c-section is a great example of this.… Read More

I think Lucy and James are amazing. They handled some really challenging appointments with consultants in the week before Otto’s birth by planned c-section.  Lucy had planned a pool birth in the birth centre. But after going 2 weeks past her EDD and still no signs of labour at all she chose a planned c-section over an induction.  I love how hypnobirthing helps couples to handle speaking with care providers with confidence.… Read More

Wonderful to hear how hypnobirthing helped Zara go from feeling terrified of birth when she first found out she was pregnant to having the most amazing and empowering moment of her life when Bonnie was born.… Read More

Read about how Suzy had the most “incredible, empowering day” when she calmly birthed her son at home in the birthpool, with the support of her birth partner/husband Paul – who was actually offered a Job by the midwives afterwards they were so impressed at how he supported Suzy. … Read More