From father Tim: When our baby started to arrive, the pool made everything easy to see and understand what was happening at any point. The midwife was calm and encouraging and very helpful. I was told how to receive and hold the baby (e.g. don't bring the head above...
Hospital Birth/Birth Centre
Elisabeth and Jonathon, first baby, born in hospital
Hi Janet, I've been meaning to get in touch! Our baby girl was born weighing 8lb 2oz in hospital, hypnobirthing worked so well for me as I didn't have any painkillers! My waters popped in bed at 6am, I wasn't dilated at all when I arrived at hospital at 7am, I got...
Heather and Ian, second baby, water birth in hospital
"Hi Janet, we just wanted to introduce our little hypnobaby, who arrived safely into the world at 11.29am on 15.06.17, weighing 7lb 8oz. My waters broke at 3am and we arrived at the Airedale hospital about 5am as I preferred to just get there so that I could relax...
Hypnobirthing from a dad’s perspective – first time dad
"Hi Janet , what an experience , just amazing ... I'll call you later to tell you about it in more detail . (My wife) was amazing , one push at the end and just breathed her out ... Fully dilated before we went in , just an amazing woman . We will also write on your...
“J” and “F”, first baby born in the pool in hospital
"Oh Janet! We had our baby at 11.01 last night .....hypnobirth was amazing and I got the pool 👍 I stayed at home until 9pm then felt I needed to go to hospital and when I got there I was fully dilated and just about had time to jump into the pool to breathe...
Poppy and Matt – first baby born in hospital
"Hi Janet, Please feel free to share the following or use as you wish: Our baby girl came into the world on Friday 5th May 2017 at Lancaster Hospital. We had taken Janet's 1:1 course a few weeks previously and planned a water birth at home, however last minute...
Faye and Harry , 2nd baby Family Friendly “Hypno” C Section
"Thank you so much for your knowledge and guidance which were invaluable throughout my pregnancy and birth. You gave me the tools to make the decisions to achieve my ideal birth. Our family friendly C- Section was beyond our wildest dreams. We had "River Dawn" (KG...
Beth and Luke, first baby,born in the pool in hospital
" Hi Janet, I just wanted to let you know that our little boy arrived on Tuesday afternoon safely and peacefully in the birthing pool in hospital, completely without pain relief at 41weeks +5. I was in active labour for less than an hour! Everyone around us supported...
Kayleigh and Neil – 2nd baby, VBAC
From the mother : Hypnobirthing helped me in two ways. Firstly, I had a better understanding of my options when it came to labour and felt empowered to make choices as they arose. Secondly, the visualisations and relaxation techniques we learnt meant I remained calm...
Kasia and David – first baby born in hospital
"Hello Janet - Thank you for your lovely message and very kind words. We had amazing birth and i still cant believe how calm I managed to stay as I am totally opposite. A lot of it was in the head. Just would like to thank you because your words helped me to deal with...
First baby born in hospital – (prefers to remain anonymous)
"Hi Janet, sorry I haven't been back in touch yet - it's been a bit full-on with the little man! I wanted to thank you for all your support and help during my pregnancy. I ended up going two weeks 'overdue' and was under a lot of pressure from doctors to get induced,...
First time parents (anonymous) hospital birth
"Janet! Meet our baby boy! (Photo sent) A hypnobaby born in (North West) hospital. We are completely besotted. A hugely positive birth experience for us both - and a large chunk of that was due to hypnobirthing. Bar some puffs of entonox at the very final push, it was...
Adele and Mike – first baby born in water nearly 43 weeks gestation
Another gorgeous Hypnobaby enters the world, he chose his own birthday, ?? at nearly 43 weeks gestation, he wasnt "late" he was bang on time !! Far too often there is a pressure to induce the labour, often for no medical reason, but this was another perfect example of...
Amy and Jack – first baby born at home
At first neither my partner or I knew what to expect from hypnobirthing; we had never heard of it before and were a little sceptical, but wanted to give it a try as we were keen to immerse ourselves in everything that could prepare us for birth and parenthood. After...
“R” and “R” first baby born in water in hospital
A beautiful Christmas Day Hypnobaby entered the world this morning ?? Huge congratulations to the family ?. With permission to share from my clients ??? "Baby girl born at 8.17am, the 1st Christmas baby of 2016 at hospital. Weighing 9lbs 13oz and perfect! Natural...
Emily and Glyn – first baby in hospital
Janet is an amazing lady! I have a deep fear of hospitals and equipment so me and my partner did 4 sessions with Janet. From begining to end Janet was supportive and wonderful. I ended up having to go into hospital with complications and of course I was in complete...