Five star rated antenatal classes in Ashford, Kent
Are you ready to feel confident about your birth experience?
Then join my next Group Hypnobirthing Course
This course is perfect for you and your birth partner if you are looking for a small, intimate group where you can meet other expectant parents and still gain all the power and knowledge you need to boss your birth.
Group Hypnobirthing Courses in Ashford, Kent
“Highly recommend Katie! My husband and I attended the group hypnobirthing course and found it so beneficial! We have come out of it so much more informed”
Why pick me to be your Birth Educator?
My passion is genuine. I really want you to have the best possible birth outcome. It saddens me that traumatic birth experiences still happen in situations where it could have been avoided. I have experienced birth myself three times and know how it feels to be one of those traumatic birth stories family and friends might be telling you about. I don’t want this experience for you.
It’s ok if you feel scared right now…
That is completely natural. If you don’t have a clue what to expect, that’s ok too.
My courses will help with that. They are;
Evidence based- I look at all the latest statistics and research and use this to plan my sessions. This includes looking at your desired birth choices and how you can be supported to understand your rights around the choices you make, so that you get the best possible outcome.
Relaxing! I embed relaxation and breathing techniques into all my courses not because I’m a bit ‘woo’ but because they are essential for keeping you calm and grounded during your positive birth experience.
For you and your birth partner! That’s right! Birth partners are included throughout the course because their role is important too.
Small, sociable group setting to allow time to discuss and ask questions.
Interactive! As a primary school teacher I love an interactive demonstrations to help educate you on the ins and outs of birth (these are not graphic I promise!)
“Katie was absolutely fantastic, so welcoming, approachable, and clearly very experienced. She created a really comfortable environment where no question felt too small.”
Why is my birth partner’s role so important?
Your birth partner is your safe place, the person that keeps you calm and grounded during labour so there role is essential!
Your birth partner will keep you safe, supported and confident. It is not just about ‘being there’ it is about being there for you. They can help communicate your wants and needs to the midwives, ask questions and advocate for you.
They can offer you physical support through massage, helping you change positions, practicing your breathing techniques with you, getting you snacks and keeping you hydrated and ensuring your birthing environment remains calm.
Research has shown that a supportive birth partner is associated with; lower likelihood for interventions, reducing the need for medical pain relief, greater birth satisfaction and sometimes shorter labour.
The best birth partners are calm, reliable, willing to learn, emotionally attune and able to advocate for you respectfully.
“We learnt things we never knew, despite already having had a daughter 2 years ago, and never felt embarrassed to ask questions.
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