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Frequently Asked Questions
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This is my first baby; will hypnobirthing work for me?
Yes, hypnobirthing is ideal for first-time parents. It helps you understand how birth works, reduces fear and anxiety, and gives you practical tools to stay calm and confident during labour. You don’t need any experience or special skills, just an open mind. Many people find hypnobirthing helps them feel prepared and in control, whatever their birth journey looks like.
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I have had a baby before; will it work for me?
Yes, hypnobirthing can be just as powerful, even if you’ve given birth before. Every birth is different, and hypnobirthing can help you release past fears, feel more confident, and approach this birth with calm and clarity. Many parents use hypnobirthing to create a more positive experience, regardless of how previous births unfolded.
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I’ve read the book and watched some videos online; do I really need to do a full course?
Books and videos are a great introduction, but a full hypnobirthing course brings everything together. It gives you structured guidance, personalised support, and the chance to ask questions and practise the techniques so you feel confident using them in birth. Many parents find a course helps the tools really “click” and feel easier to use when it matters most.
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When is the right time to do a hypnobirthing course?
Most people start a hypnobirthing course between 20 and 32 weeks of pregnancy, giving you plenty of time to practise the techniques and build confidence. That said, it’s never “too late”, even starting later can still be incredibly helpful for feeling calmer, more prepared, and informed for birth.
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I am already in my 3rd trimester; am I too late to start a course?
Not at all. It’s never too late to benefit from hypnobirthing. Even starting in your third trimester can help you feel calmer, more confident, and better prepared for birth by giving you practical tools you can use right away.
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I am having a caesarean; will it still work for me?
Yes. Hypnobirthing can be a powerful tool for planned or unplanned caesareans, helping you feel calm, informed, and in control. This is the beauty of hypnobirthing, it is for ALL births.
I also offer Positive Caesarean Workshops, which can support you in preparing for the birth, understanding your options, and creating a calm, empowering experience for you and your partner.
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My birth partner is reluctant to do the course; what do I do?
This is very common. Many partners feel unsure because hypnobirthing is unfamiliar. A course can help them understand how birth works and give them simple, practical ways to support you, without pressure to “perform” or take on a certain role. Even attending with an open mind can make a big difference to how supported and confident you both feel on the day.
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I don’t have a birth partner; can I still do the course?
Yes! Hypnobirthing works perfectly on your own but if you’d like support, you can bring any birth partner, a friend, mother, or sister, to learn the techniques and help you during birth. Midwives are also there to support and advocate for you during the labour and birth.
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