My journey into hypnobirthing began after my first birth experience, which left me feeling unprepared and uninformed. In 2019, I gave birth to my son, Zachary, through an assisted delivery (forceps). Although his arrival was safe, it was not the birth I hoped for and left my birth partner and me feeling traumatised. I knew I wanted a different experience for my second birth. 

A number of friends shared their positive experiences with hypnobirthing, describing it as empowering and transformative. Inspired by their stories, I decided to explore it for myself. I had plenty of time to complete the course due to COVID-19, so I practised daily and took my time to prepare.

In 2021, I welcomed my daughter, Lily-Jane. I would love to tell you that I had a magical experience with her but it also came with its own challenges. However, through my mindset change and the power that comes with birth preparation, I was able to birth her feeling confident and without the need for pain relief

Then, in 2022, I gave birth to our third child, Arthur, our largest baby at 8lb 15oz. Again, I did not have the water birth I had hoped for but I still had a positive experience, successfully delivering him in just 40 minutes using gas and air.

The profound impact that hypnobirthing had on my own birth experiences inspired me to become a hypnobirthing teacher and in 2024 I trained with Abby Watson at Love Your Birth. I am now a full accredited Fedant Antenatal Educator and am dedicated to empowering other families to experience the strength and confidence that my courses can provide, and I look forward to guiding others on their own birth journeys.