FAQs

• Course taught by a Psychologist
• If you are doing a group course, you will have the opportunity to make friends with like-minded families
• You are likely to experience a more comfortable labour and birth, although it is important to recognise that a pain-free birth is not the focus of hypnobirthing
• Your baby is more likely to born into a relaxed environment, alert and ready to feed and bond.
• The length of labour is often shorter when using hypnobirthing
• You will likely require no or fewer drugs and less medical intervention
• Mamas often return to their pre-birth wellness at a faster rate
• Your birth partner will learn how to support you and have a key role in the birth

• How to promote the production of your birthing hormones 
• How to trust your body to work naturally and in harmony with your baby
• How to prepare your birth preferences so that you can be better informed and more aware of your options
• The knowledge and power to navigate birth should you require intervention or assistance
• Positions to help you birth your baby more easily and comfortably
• Breathing techniques that work with your body to optimise your body’s own natural expulsive reflex, enabling you to birth your baby more gently, rather than being forced and directed by pushing, which is exhausting and less effective

NCT and hypnobirthing a very different courses, both with their own merits. 

NCT remains a popular choice for many families as it has been around for so many years.

The good news is if you want to do an NCT course then hypnobirthing is the perfect addition to your NCT course, we take what you learn at NCT and build upon it leaving you as prepared and positive as possible. I have many clients who do both courses with Calm Mama Collective and the NCT.

But, if you were not planning on NCT classes do not fear, NCT only focuses for around 3ish hours on birth so here at Calm Mama Collective you get all that birth knowledge and so much more. Everything else you learn at NCT about newborns is easily found online, you will find that information with just a little bit of research.

Many birth partners are doubtful ahead of taking hypnobirthing courses in Surrey, but once they have done one session and see the scientific basis behind these antenatal classes, they are quick to become converts! However, if your partner would find having a quick chat with me helpful, then drop me an email and we can arrange a phone conversation. We also run regularly hypnobirthing taster or birth preparation classes free of charge which would allow you and your birth partner to get a great sense of what hypnobirthing has to offer them.

Ideally, yes. Everyone has different schedules, and if there are timing issues, please get in touch and we can discuss a private course where I can be more flexible with the times and dates of our antenatal classes in Surrey. It is preferable that your birth partner is present because, as will become apparent, the mama needs to be focused on staying in her zone and her breathing during labour to maintain a calm birthing method, which means that the partner plays an important role in creating the ideal birthing environment for the birthing mama. It also serves as a lovely time for you to spend together, focusing on your upcoming arrival and enjoying some relaxation! Then again, if it is really impossible for your birth partner to come to the class, you will be prepared with all the knowledge and resources to be able to share critical information with your partner at home afterwards. Moreover, I can always provide some additional support after the end of your course, if required.

Yes. If required, I am happy to accept a deposit of £50. Depending on how long until the beginning of the course, we will book a series of instalments ahead of the first class. I do require the full balance to be paid prior to the course commencing.

Yes, please keep an eye on our social media. Calm Mama Collective - Antenatal, Hypnobirthing and Breastfeeding Classes on Facebook or @calmmama_hypnobirthing on Instagram for any sales. We also regularly offer 'community' spaces for those in financial need. It has been a tough few years financially for everyone and I do not have finances to prevent those who want quality antenatal education from being able to access this. As such I offer a community space on each course at a heavily discounted rate. To find out more just contact me and mention community space in your message. I am also very proud to be a Blue Light Card partner. I offer a 20% to any parent to be who is a blue light card holder or is an NHS worker mention this in your booking form. I am also a Social Baby Club partner, this means that Social Baby Club membership holders recieve a 10% discount on any booking, including postnatal breastfeeding support.