CLIENT REVIEWS
Don't just take my word for it, have a read of what my antenatal hypnobirthing clients are saying about my courses and the value they bring to their birth preparation.
Our experience of Fiona and her 1:1 hypnobirthing course were fantastic, we cannot recommend them enough.
She changed our perspective on birth and helped calm anxieties we had around birth.
Fiona helped us to see the experience as positive and empowering.
​The sessions were extremely informative and great at showing my partner how he can be really present and supportive before and during my labour.​
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We’ve enjoyed putting the techniques and breathing exercises that were taught into practice, including the extremely relaxing MP3s.​
We honestly can’t thank Fiona enough, her course is invaluable and we’re excited to put everything into practice.
F&C, 1:1 Ultimate Antenatal Hypnobirthing Course
Bordon, November 2023, Frimley Park Hospital
"My husband and I had one to one classes with Fiona at our home, for the birth of our first baby.
We would highly recommend her, she took all the fear away and gave all the knowledge about child birth that we needed.
We found it really helpful and made the birth of our boy calm and beautiful"
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A&J, 1:1 Ultimate Antenatal Hypnobirthing Course
Basingstoke, February 2024
Blossom & Bloom Home Birth Team, Hampshire Hospitals
When we found out we were expecting, my partner and I were over the moon but being the first of our friends to have a baby - we had so many questions. We wanted to know every option we had available, and wanted to understand the effects on both the baby and myself. We’ve always loved taking the more natural routes where possible, while also wanting scientific backing / modern medicine present!
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When we first heard about hypnobirthing, we assumed (as most of our friends and family did!) that it was just about hypnosis! Once we discovered Fiona’s page we realised there was so much more to it and it was about allowing your body to do what it’s meant to do and is all science/fact based.
We reached out to Fiona and had the initial call just to ask any questions before committing. Even in the initial call, we learnt some new information and immediately felt at ease with Fiona. As I hung up the call, my partner (who was initially the skeptical one) looked over and said “shall we book it now then”. We’re so glad we did as it’s been one of the highlights of our pregnancy journey so far.
We chose the one on one course so got to do it in the comfort of our lounge (with our Christmas tree lights twinkling away). Fiona taught us so much, answered all of our questions and each 3 hour session flew by!
All birthing options were discussed, we learnt new info, watched positive birthing videos and did some mental exercises to get us thinking!
We ended the course feeling prepared and so excited to meet our baby girl.
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​H&S, 1:1 Ultimate Antenatal Hypnobirthing Course
Yateley, December 2023​, Frimley Park Hospital
"We had our little arrival last week! She arrived 10th July at 9:35am weighing 6lbs 6oz.
I had quite a long drawn out slow to build labour (about 3 days) and so I ended up with some intervention and an epidural, but I’m happy with how it went and found all the hypnobirthing information really useful.
​S&T, 1:1 Antenatal Hypnobirthing Workshop
Wokingham, May 2024
Royal Berkshire Hospital
We knew we wanted a more holistic approach to our birth and labour prep. We got recommended Hypnobirthing from our Midwife. We searched high and low to find Fiona from Hypnatal Birthing.
We learned so much not only about breathing and pain relieving techniques but she guided us through my antenatal journey with ease, helping me understand labour, my choices and ensuring we had a voice though my high risk pregnancy. We learned about the hormones and science behind labour but also the emotional side of it as well.
She was flexible with dates to meet and is incredibly personable and kind - we had lots of laughs but also heartfelt moments.
She spoke about all types of labour and birthing, from induction to spontaneous labour, home birth and hospital birth with no judgement as to what our plans were. We were planning on a home birth but due to the high risk factors in my pregnancy we ended up in hospital; if it wasn’t for this course we wouldn’t have had the confidence or voice to speak up for what we wanted in the face of pressure from medical professionals to go down a certain route.
My partner would have struggled with labour and birth without her guidance in her 3 x 3 hour sessions.
He learned so much not only about the whole birth process but the key moments afterwards too. Importantly he also learned how to support me in labour both physically and emotionally. This all gave him confidence to speak on my behalf while in labour.
All of this is to say you will not regret using Hypnatal Birthing for your antenatal course! I could not recommend her services more highly, I tell everyone how amazing our experience was.
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T&G, 1:1 Ultimate Antenatal Hypnobirthing Course
Basingstoke, May 2024, Blossom & Bloom Home Birth Team, Hampshire Hospitals
“Fiona’s hypnobirthing course was brilliant, we learnt so much in a relaxed and informative way. We now feel we have the tools and techniques to support a positive birth experience for all eventualities (natural, induction, or c-section).
Fiona made the course really personal to us by focussing the discussions relevant to our situation. She gave lots of great tips to help with upcoming appointments, ensuring we were prepared and confident to ask the right questions and make decisions where needed.
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The relaxation sessions at the end were amazing, and it’s great that Fiona shares the links to these relaxation audios so we can continue to listen to them whenever needed.
I can’t recommend Fiona’s course enough!
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C&J, Antenatal Hypnobirthing Workshop,
Dogmersfield, October 2024, Frimley Park Hospital
"I have just completed Fiona’s group pregnancy relaxation course and it was lovely. A peaceful spot to rest at the end of a busy week, alongside other pregnant women and to be able to freely chat through concerns, worries and excitement in a safe space, with Fiona expertly supporting and guiding. I highly recommend!"
N, Pregnancy Relaxation, October 2024
Fleet, Hampshire
Thanks to your guidance I had the confidence to turn down the induction (me versus 4 people!!).
I laboured through to 10cm with just gas and air, most of it on a birthing ball or in the chair...felt so much better to be upright.
It’s so clear from knowing the science you taught us what my body was doing at each stage. I even had the natural pushing takeover which was the most insane feeling. So raw and emotional!
Having the knowledge to know what was happening and when was so vital. The second I was made to do something I didn’t want, adrenaline took over and slowed it down just as you said it would. I used your breathing techniques throughout - in fact I found the little last minute buzz card you wrote in the bag the other day and thought got that already feels like a lifetime ago!
Thank you Fiona...what an insane moment you came into our home...you absolute legend! Our birthing plan was completely thrown out the window but your help was invaluable!
F&D, Antenatal Hypnobirthing Workshop
Camberley, October 2024, Frimley Park Hospital
"It was such an incredible experience and the tips from your course helped me in preparing, during and post delivery.
I used the breathing techniques quite a lot throughout the morning of the c-section and especially once I was in theatre having the spinal etc (I was surprised I barely felt the spinal go in!)
Although a c-section was our plan B, we still had a birth plan that made the experience personal to us, the team in theatre were amazing, they helped implement what we wanted with lighting, our playlist, ensuring skin to skin.
It really has been magical! Thanks for a million for all of your advice and support. We are loving being parents and BABY GIRL is amazing! xx
J&C, Antenatal Hypnobirthing Workshop
Hampshire, November 2024, Frimley Park Hospital