Hypnobirthing Classes in Bolton
The First Timers Course
An antenatal course for expectant parents who would like to
feel calm and confident for birth and beyond.
A face to face five week course delivered in a comfortable, small group setting.
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" Birth is not only about making babies
it's about making mothers - strong competent capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength."
Barbara Katz Rothman
The First Timers Course
This course has been lovingly designed for first time parents who would like to feel informed and prepared for birth and life with a new baby.
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How would you like to...
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Feel informed and confident as you approach your upcoming birth
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Learn practical tools to help you feel calm and relaxed during labour
Have a birth partner who is equipped and prepared to support you.
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Learn 'hands on' practical skills to help you care for your new baby.
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Make friends with other like-minded expectant parents local to you.
If so, then this course is definitely for YOU !!!
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The course is delivered over five weekly sessions and is led by Aimee a Registered Nurse, NHS Health Visitor and hypnobirthing teacher.
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The classes are held in a comfortable home from home
location in my cosy, purpose built, garden studio in Bolton.
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Each group is intentionally limited to a maximum five couples to ensure you have plenty of time and opportunities to ask any questions.
"Hypnobirthing not only enabled me to go through the majority of labour with little pain relief, just the use of breathing and relaxation techniques, it had also given Matt so much confidence knowing more about the labour and the ways in which he can help me through it." Mummy to baby Rufus.
The Details
Session One
A good place to start! Preparing
you both for the journey ahead.
Ditching the myths about Hypnobirthing, PHEW!
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How to create a positive mindset for birth and
avoid the dreaded Fear, Tension, Pain cycle.
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Exploring the amazing 'Mind Body Connection' how to release your fears around birth.
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Exploring what a positive birth means for YOU!
And how to stack the odds in your favour.
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Watch your language! Understand the power of your words and how to create positive affirmations.
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An introducion to relaxation, how to stay calm
during your labour and why this is so important.
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Session Two
And Breathe! How to work with your amazing body during labour.
Your powerful birth hormones,
Oxytocin V Adrenaline, let the battle commence.
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Where to give birth, exploring the pros and cons
for all of your birth place choices.
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Feathering your nest, how to create a calm and comfortable birth enviroment wherever you are.
What is a Contraction? What do they ACTUALLY feel
like and how best to cope with them.
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Your AMAZING body! What happens during
labour and what to expect eath each stage.
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Meeting your new baby, understanding their
experience of birth, from Womb to World.
Session Three
Birth YOUR way - Birth choices, common interventions and calm caesareans
A new approach to birth plans and how to
communicate your preferences for birth.
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The truth about due dates, natural nudges and
getting labour started.
What is an induction? And how to have a
positive experience if you need one.
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Navigating risks and and common interventions, make decisions that feel right for YOU and your baby.
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Assisted delivery and calm caesareans
when might you need them and why.
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Coping with a change of plan with confidence,
there is beauty in EVERY birth.
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Session Four
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Amazing Birth partners, supporting with confidence at every stage.
How to be an AMAZING birth partner,
introducing a team approach to birth.
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What will you ACTUALLY need from eachother?
working together for your babies birth.
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Lets get physical! Discovering active birth postions
that can make birth quicker and easier.
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Just breathe! Simple tools and techniques
that will make a HUGE difference during labour.
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The A to Z of comfort measures what are
the natural and pharmacological options.
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Simple massage techniques for every stage of
labour, providing hands on support.
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Session Five
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Caring for your new baby, mindful breastfeeding and bottle feeding.
Bringing your baby home and supporting
the bonding process.
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Mindful breastfeeding, an introduction to
positioning and attachment.
How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk
and cluster feeding explained.
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Practice makes perfect, how to change a nappy,
dress a baby and enjoy bath times together.
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​Postnatal planning and setting yourself up for
a positive fourth trimester.
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It takes a village! Finding your tribe and
discovering what suppport is available.
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The Little Extras
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Your comprehensive and supportive tool box for birth and beyond.
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A Comprehensive 65 page Hypnobirthing Workbook
to support the weekly course content.
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A goodie bag filled with useful things for labour
and some extra little treats for you!
Hypnobirthing and Pregnancy Relaxation MP3'S for you to listen to in the comfort of your own home.
A Mindful Breasfeeding EBook and
resources including affirmations and mp3's.
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Weekly handouts including birth plan templates
and a useful postnatal plan template.
A private whatsapp group to ask any questions and
receive additional support inbetween classes.
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Access to a private Facebook group, with practical videos for Pregnancy, Birth and beyond.
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I feel much calmer, more prepared for myself, and the journey I will go on and we are empowered to make the decisions that are right for us. If you are considering booking a course with Aimee, I would say 100% go for it, her delivery has been absolutely amazing, so engaging, interesting and personable.
Natalie and Joe ~ First Time Parents
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" The course helped my husband to be really supportive and practical during my birth. It gave me so much confidence to ask more questions of the midwives and doctors and listen to my own instincts. It really changed my experience of birth and supported me to stay at home way into my labour. Aimee is such a warm and knowledgeable person, who makes you feel really comfortable. Aimee prepared a beautiful hypnobirthing pack for us and shared some really valuable resources.
I would highly recommend karma babies! Thank you Aimee!"
Michelle and Mike ~ Second Time Parents
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My husband and i are so very glad that we decided to sign up for Aimee's hypnobirthing classes Aimee is a wonderful teacher and mentor. She doesn't just cater to Mums but also dads as well. We feel so much more confident now with our first baby! We would highly recommend.
Hannah and Sam ~ First Time Parents
The Little Extra's
A Comprehensive Hypnobirthing Workbook.
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A goodie bag filled with lots of treats.
Hypnobirthing and Pregnancy Relaxation MP3'S.
Positive Birth and Parenting Affirmation Cards.
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Weekly handouts including birth plan templates.
A group whatsapp for ongoing support and questions.
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Access To a private Facebook group, With helpful resources on Pregnancy, Birth And the Postnatal Period.