Conscious Birth Blog

Routinely, women are told that ‘failure to progress’ in labour is why they should consider a medical intervention, even though it is usually safest for them to wait and allow nature to take its course. Sometimes the course of intervention is decided upon without a mothers’ consent, which is actually illegal in most countries worldwide. Staggeringly, a study in France in 2021 showed that almost 45% of mothers (representative across the national population) received synthetic o

In essence, Hypnobirthing uses the tools of hypnosis to help women remove fear from their births, and teaches practical tools and techniques to make the birth process smoother, calmer and for many women, an empowering and transformative life event. Hypnobirthing also provides birth education that is rooted in science, and no matter what type of birth you end up having, you can use the techniques to keep you calm and feeling in control throughout.  When did Hypnobirthing emerg

My First Son's Birth Story: In 2019 I fell pregnant with my first son and just like any woman, I felt some apprehension surrounding what birth would be like. Thankfully, I was more curious than terrified, and every step of the journey, every change to my body, felt fascinating. My intuition was telling me to focus on what felt good in relation to pregnancy. As my pregnancy progressed, I surrounded myself with books and positive birth affirmations and stories, but I also looke