
Hypnobirthing
What is KG Hypnobirthing?
KG Hypnobirthing was created by Katharine Graves, founder of the Hypnobirthing Association and is a complete antenatal training course focussing on letting go of fear, assumptions and preconceptions about pregnancy, labour and birth and replacing them with information and confidence. Shifting the idea that birth is something you ‘do’ and helping you to understand that you can simply let go and allow your body to do what it is designed to do.
It’s a selection of simple things coupled with a good amount of practice which come together to make a very big difference.
The KG Hypnobirthing course covers lots of information about the process of birth - what naturally occurs in the body and the norms of the medical profession in the UK. Some of it will completely resonate with you, other bits maybe not. But the goal of KG Hypnobirthing is to educate and inform so you can confidently make decisions about your pregnancy and birth, and communicate effectively with caregivers.
For Partner
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Appreciate the huge value and support they provide throughout pregnancy and birth.
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Practice alongside Mum, all the tools and techniques for maintaining calm.
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Become an active part of the process.
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Be informed about their choices.
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Gain the confidence to communicate effectively with caregivers.
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Understand how to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
For Mum
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Build confidence in her body.
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Learn to appreciate her ability to give birth comfortably and naturally.
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Develop confidence in her partner’s ability to support her.
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Practice tools to reduce discomfort.
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Be informed about her choices.
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Gain the confidence to communicate effectively with caregivers.
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Take control over her pregnancy and birth
For Baby
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A calm and natural birth means minimal stress for baby.
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Lower chance of medical intervention means drugs are less likely to be passed to baby.
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Regular times of calm and bonding with Mum during relaxation practice.
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Easier birth meaning baby's energy can be saved for bonding with Mum.