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I had my first birth in 2021 and had a traumatic experience. I had used another hypnobirthing company for my first birth but feel like it didn't prepare me for what was going to happen.
When I became pregnant with my second little one I was immediately terrified and all my flashbacks started again. I was referred to the psychological services for birth on NHS but didn't feel it was helping. I started looking for other ways to help as my 2nd birth was fast approaching.
I did the one to one sessions with Claire and had the best experience. Claire made me feel safe from my first interaction with her and made it clear everything would go at my pace. We completed the course over zoom and although I had covered some of the information in another course this was delivered in a way that was easy to follow and explained how to apply all the relaxing tools and things I could control.
I gave birth to my second little one in April 2023 and can truly say the course saved my birth this time. It was recommended I was induced again and immediately started to panic. However I used all the information given to me and made informed choices, asked questions and used the relaxation techniques given in the course and can truly say I had a healing experience.
I cannot thank Claire or the Mindful Birth company enough!!
I would recommend to anyone going through a similar experience to me.

My husband and I were signposted to The Mindful Birth Group through our surrogacy agency and got matched with the wonderful Hilary. Hilary had clearly gone above and beyond to understand the surrogacy process and she went above and beyond in all contact she had with us. I felt like the information provided was tailored specifically to our needs and I know we can reach out again if needed.
Thank you Hilary!

Rachel was our birth and postnatal doula. Whilst we actually decided we didn’t need the extra support during the birth I can only attest this to the amount of prep work we did with Rachel which enabled us to feel calm during labor and the birth.

Rachel also helped us postnatal and there was no task too big for her. Her support with not only the practical but the emotional enabled us to feel confident in our choices as new parents but gave space where no question felt like a silly one. We are forever grateful!

Emiliana and Natalie were our birth doulas and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. They are both so knowledgeable and so caring - the perfect combination when preparing for birth for the first time. They offered us 2 2-hour prenatal sessions and, using the Mindful Birth cards, they talked us through everything we were to expect at birth, and answered every question we had, whilst keeping us calm and feeling in control. This mirrored our experience during the birth, where Emiliana arrived quickly, and kept us feeling reassured and empowered with knowledge. My birth plan included a home birth with minimal pain relief, but this turned into a 40 hour labour(!) with a hospital transfer, epidural and preparation for a c-section. Despite the obstacles, Emiliana never faltered and she felt like the calm in a storm. She stopped the doctors when it felt overwhelming and ensured we had time to think through every decision. This also meant that my husband was able to devote all of his time in offering me emotional support, knowing that Emiliana was there. Although our birth didn’t ’go to plan’, it was a really positive experience, one that Emiliana captured with incredible photos that we will always have to look back on. Thank you both so much!

A lovely experience with Emma. My partner and I at the start of this pregnancy journey we were so nervous and at the beginning of the sessions had a completely different outlook on childbirth and labour.

Fast forward 3 sessions with Emma we were in a total different head space and now we await the arrival of our little one feeling more prepared and feel confident we have eachother throughout this labour, and that my body is made to do this and bring our beautiful little girl into this world.

Thank you Emma

The mindful birth group course was an invaluable source of information to help us plan and get ready for the birth itself and after the birth.

Hilary, who conducted the course was so lovely, and attentive, we felt at ease and knew we were in good hands from the very start. As a same sex couple, going through surrogacy, Hilary tailored a course to meet ours and our surrogate needs, and went above and beyond when coming over to ours, to give us a practical session.

We thoroughly enjoyed the course and would recommend it to anyone who needs a little support.

Thank you again Hilary!!!!

The mindful birth course was a great refresher for my husband and I in preparation for the arrival of our second child. Steph was an excellent facilitator who took us through the different elements of the course and was very warm and open which helped encourage honest discussions. The online platform had a huge amount of resources covering all kind of topics around birth. I also found the pregnancy yoga videos very useful!

Incredibly thoughtful and comprehensive course. Prior to the course I found out I had preeclampsia and nearly cancelled as I felt possibly the interventions that would now be required for health and safety may not be covered or understood. Siobhan insured all options available to me were clearly outlined and still gave me options for a possible C-section birth that would allow me to have some control and preferable options. Since, I have birthed a beautiful baby girl and thanks to this course had a birthing plan that was succinct, easy to follow and included a plan A and B. Thankfully I had a plan B as this was the safest option in the end, and still gave me a birthing experience I look upon very fondly as many personal touches were included and followed by my medical team. Thank you Siobhan for your wisdom and creating an ideal course for expecting parents. I also really appreciated the check in postpartum with helpful advice and video links.
Thank you!

Hilary was excellent, she gave me the knowledge and really listened to my needs. She sent emails out of the session with things that would help with mindful birthing and was flexible with her time. Really happy with my experience.

We booked on to the planned abdominal birth sessions with Steph. We both took a lot from the sessions and left each time feeling empowered, understood and informed which is really important to us. Steph is so compassionate and understanding and you really feel at ease in her company. We will continue to work on everything she taught us right up until the birth. Thank you Steph and the Mindful Birth Group x

I found this course invaluable. It opened up conversations between myself and my partner, and also allowed me to think and give me space to reflect and prepare. Whilst my birth took a different route than I had hoped, I was able to use the skills I had learned and choices I’d discovered on the course to stay calm and take care of myself. Siobhan was brilliant and made the experience relaxed, supportive and open. She was passionate and genuinely excited for all we had to come, and kept in touch when I needed support outside of the sessions, which meant so much. The course also allowed us to connect with other expectant parents in the area. Highly recommend - thank you for all you did for us!

I had a few private abdominal birth sessions with Rhonda as I didn’t have the best experience during my last section and I suffer from health anxiety. Rhonda was so lovely, really easy to get along with.
My mindset changed from fear, to confidence and excitement. I’m so glad I did the course and although the birth didn’t go to plan, I used everything that Rhonda taught me to help get me through it.

Claire was absolutely amazing. My husband and I did a private course with her due to availability and it was honestly incredible. It meant that Claire could tailor it to what we wanted to hear more about or focus on more. She was so patient and understanding and the lessons have been so worthwhile. I went from being extremely terrified of birth to (almost) looking forward to it. She taught us mindful birthing techniques including breath work, optimal positions, visualisations and so much more. But she also combined this with the physiology of birth which really helped me, in particular, understand what happens at each stage of labour and birth. The combination of that knowledge, together with what to do at each stage, has helped both my husband and myself feel ready for the big day. Aside from all of this though, Claire is also just an all-round lovely person with a lot of empathy and very personable - which ultimately made the lessons something we looked forward to and enjoyed thoroughly!

I took the teacher training course and have learnt a huge amount from being part of this incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, genuine, humble and supportive group of teachers. TMBG stands out amongst the rest as giving the most personal, honest, nurturing, and all inclusive education. The dedication to go above and beyond for all clients is admirable. There really is not a problem they don’t have trustworthy advice for. For anybody thinking of becoming a teacher or needing education this is a real gem of a business from the roots up! look no further 💎✨

I was recommended to do hypnobirthing by my sister in law and I honestly don’t know how I would’ve got through labour without it. Katie was a fantastic teacher, felt more of a friend throughout the course and gave me such confidence in myself and my body. We had a group of just two couples and that made it more personal so we got real value from each session. The course and how Katie taught it enabled me to understand so much more about labour and being in control of the experience for us both. Would highly recommend it for a first birth

We had a fantastic experience with Katie from TMBG on our private course. The sessions were relaxing and took place in the comfort of our living room - ideal for creating a calming atmosphere and for when I felt tired during my pregnancy. Katie is an incredible listener, empowered with knowledge on all things labour, options, human rights and advocating for personal choices. Experienced from having her own children, Katie helped me to feel empowered during pregnancy, labour and postpartum with positive affirmations and Hypnobirthing techniques, no matter how the journey unfolded. The live app sessions were also really helpful!

I am so grateful to have had Hilary supporting us with this course. My first baby was 16 years ago and although my birth was straightforward this time around I have been full of questions and quite fearful of everything.

Hilary’s knowledge and support has been incredible. The course has met all our needs, being the perfect blend of practicality and the science behind different aspects whilst also teaching some incredibly valuable mindfulness techniques. I’ve never felt pressured into one way or another, but know how to choose now what’s right for me, how to advocate for myself (and how my partner can do so if I’m unable).

Hilary also had some great tips which we will definitely be implementing. I highly recommended Hilary and this course. As someone who is a ‘planner’ by nature it’s tricky for me not being able to plan birth as each one is different but thanks to Hilary I know whatever happens I now have the toolkit and the understanding to manage every eventuality. I feel reassured and empowered - a great experience for myself and my husband (who was sceptical at first!)

After a first traumatic birth experience, I was looking for a doula to make sure that I got the support I needed for the birth of my second child. After shopping around, I was very happy to have met Rachel who was willing to work with us. Rachel was always very kind with her words and very supportive. She washed away all my fears and brought back the confidence in me that birth did not have to be traumatic. She helped me through the process with meditation and breathing exercises and positive affirmations. She also have an extensive knowledge of the pregnancy / birth experience which was reassuring for my Cartesian brain. I cannot thank her enough for all her support and would definitely recommend her for anyone who needs a doula.

The time taken to go through each avenue of labour and birth and all the processes that exist within was incredible. I left having a completely different mindset about it all. I’ve recently been to a difference NCT class as well and the difference was crazy! I’m so thankful I’ve done this class as it’s made me feel totally empowered and informed which is exactly what I wanted. I was a bit nervous it would be too “floaty” for me but it’s not at all. It’s practical things you can apply to ensure you’re as in control of your birth as well as understand what’s happening and why and how you can influence that.

Steph was absolutely incredible and we were never rushed. She made us feel comfortable straight away and was so knowledgable about every aspect, as well as being so passionate. Being allowed to discuss/explore the options and asking questions in a supportive environment has made all the difference.

Thank you so much Steph. You’ve made a massive difference and filled me with confidence.

Rhonda really made our whole experience in class a magnificent one. She answered so many questions, so attentive to our needs, and educated us so thoughtfully throughout the weeks. Understanding the medical assistance I would require for birth being a midwife for years, herself, it meant she was able to give us reliable advice, support and guidance, on how to make the best out of our plans for birth. The techniques that mindful birth company provide, I look forward to applying when I give birth.

So thank you Rhonda, if you ever read this, for the crucial support you gave, and the information you delivered through the mindful birth group. We are so glad we did it!