Welcome To Birth Story

A new hypnobirthing service for parents seeking a calm, confident & connected experience from pregnancy to parenthood

COURSES

Designed for all births, our hypnobirthing courses teach you how to eliminate fear & embrace a relaxed yet empowered birth

CALM

Learn how to unlock how to make your birth easier, quicker and more comfortable by being calm, relaxed and in control

CONNECT

Feel supported at each chapter. 24/7 teacher text service to bonding with like-minded parents in our Birth Story Community

Amy Hart & Sam Rason

“Our hypnobirthing course with Nicola was absolutely amazing. She covered everything in such detail and answered all of our questions. I think the birth partners can often get left out but Nicola really included Sam in everything and he feels really confident to support me on the big day! Thanks to the course I’m not scared of birth at all! I will definitely be doing a refresher hypnobirthing course for my second child when the time comes!”
ONE -TO-ONE COURSE

Daisy Lowe & Jordan Saul

“Our hypnobirthing course with Nicola has been the most valuable education we could have ever wished for while waiting for our first baby’s arrival… I cannot recommend this more highly – 100 stars out of 5!”
ONE -TO-ONE COURSE

Danny Miller & Steph Jones

“Not only did we find the skills learnt on the course useful for labour, they can be applied to ANY form of birth to help you feel calm and in control, but we have also found that you can apply a lot of the techniques to everyday life. Even as a midwife I have to admit my eyes have been opened to the true benefits of hypnobirthing and it’s something I will take forward in my practice”
ONE -TO-ONE HYPNOBIRTHING COURSE

Nicola Hughes & Charlie Tupper

I would highly recommend Birth Story Hypnobirthing classes. Before doing Nicola’s classes I was set on having a c-section but since taking her classes with my husband, my eyes were really opened to all of the others options to give birth. Nicola made myself and my husband feel so much more relaxed about my pregnancy, labour & birth and we found ourselves feeling so much more excited for what’s to come after each session. We’ve both learnt so much and would highly recommend Birth Story Hypnobirthing for any parents-to-be”
ONE -TO-ONE HYPNOBIRTHING COURSE

Miranda & Tristan

“Birth was the MOST MAGICAL EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE and I felt like a superwoman! Nicola had taught me the most incredible skills which kept me excited, positive and calm throughout. Hypnobirthing was honestly the best decision I could have made and the whole birth environment that we created was just perfect. Any decision I made during labour was a considered one, meaning I have no regrets about my birth and feel so lucky to have positive memories”
ONE -TO-ONE HYPNOBIRTHING COURSE

Nermina & Erik Pieters

“We would recommend it to all the first time parents – not only because it will give you some structure but more then anything it will give you that peace of mind which is very much needed when you go into labour! Thank you Nicola for everything. We couldn’t have done this without all your help “
ONE -TO-ONE COURSE

Mary-Anne

I cannot thank Nicola enough for giving me the tools to approach my son’s c-section birth calmly and confidently. I felt like I knew what was happening throughout, I was able to make choices that were right for me and my baby, and honestly, it was one of the most special and positive moments of my life. Hypnobirthing is absolutely not just for the unmedicated births and can help make any birth experience including c-sections beautiful!
CONFIDENT C-SECTION REFRESHER COURSE

Rosa Hoskins

“Nicola’s course is supportive, gentle and effective. I’m pregnant with my second child and the birth of my son was traumatic so I had a lot of trepidation this time. After working with Nicola I feel calm and safe; she has empowered me with the tools to approach my elective C-section with confidence. I know that when I go into the operating theatre I’ll be well equipped to welcome my daughter into the world, having let go of past anxiety. I can’t recommend Nicola enough. “
CONFIDENT C-SECTION COURSE

Leah Weller

” Everything you taught us helped me to feel more in control and able to deal with my birth in a more present and positive way. I would really recommend this course to anyone expecting as the information we learnt about birth & labour and how it all works was amazing too! And the breathing techniques are ones you can use in everyday life too – I find myself still using them to deal with my recovery post c-section and my breast feeding too.”
ONE -TO-ONE COURSE

Sophie & Carl

“Giving birth to Eden was the best gift and feeling in the whole world! I can’t even put into words the magical feeling I felt the moment the midwife put her on my chest. Eden laid on me for an hour and I couldn’t stop crying and smiling. I was in awe of her. Looking back now on my whole experience, I would say it was an extremely positive one. I wouldn’t of got through it the way I did without hypnobirthing or my husband Carl by my side”
ONE -TO-ONE COURSE

Gina

“Don’t hesitate to book with Nicola at Birth Story Hypnobirthing – JUST DO IT! I had a complicated first pregnancy, so really wanted to feel supported for my second. I wanted to be given the tools to feel confident going into childbirth again in ways which I felt comfortable with, and after this course I really did. The refesher course was just the right amount of information for us to work on that week ready for the next session. Her support, guidance and gentle nature made me feel 100% confident in asking ANY question and expressing ANY concerns”
REFRESHER COURSE

Our Hypnobirth Courses

Just like having the right birth on the day, we want you to select the right hypnobirthing course to suit your needs. Whether you want to keep it cosy as a couple or fancy meeting more like-minded mums and dads-to-be in our group courses, we’ve got you covered with The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme.

1st TRIMESTER POSITIVITY POWER HOUR


1 hour one-to-one ‘safe space’ online session which combines the chance to chat, learn how to swap pregnancy nerves for new mum confidence and a mini positive pregnancy toolkit to see you through those first three months feeling calm, relaxed and in control

ONE-TO-ONE HYPNOBIRTHING COURSE


Anxious about birth? Longing to discover how to prepare your mind and body for labour? Our one-to-one hypnobirth course will equip you and your birth partner with all the tools & techniques to leave you feeling relaxed, ready and empowered for birth.

C-SECTION HYPNOBIRTHING COURSE


Explore what a Caesarean section entails, eliminate any fear, embrace relaxation techniques, explore birth preferences and equip you and your birth partner with all the tools to feel calm and confident that you’ll have the type of Caesarean birth you want.

REFRESHER HYPNOBIRTHING COURSE


Bespoke and brought to you in the comfort of your home via Zoom, this 3 hour refresher hypnobirthing class is tailored specifically to YOU. Focusing on your specific needs for birth, we’ll recap and refill your hypnobirth toolkit toolbox with everything you to need for the right birth on the day.

JUST TO NOTE…

 All Birth Story classes are currently available online in the comfort of your home on Zoom or join me in person for face-to-face lessons.

A non-refundable £50 deposit is payable at time of booking, and the balance payable by bank transfer, one month before the start of the first class.

What Is Hypnobirthing?

It’s time to dispel those myths and all that hearsay – despite the name hypnobirthing is less about swinging pendulums and stage hypnosis and more about learning how to embrace a natural state of mind which relaxes breath, body and baby allowing you to have the right birth on the day.

The benefits of hypnobirthing are known to include…

  • Positive and prepared pregnancy
  • Calm and relaxed birth experience
  • Shorter first stage labour
  • Increased chance of having a natural birth
  • Feel fully in control of your birthing experience
  • Lessen the need for medical interventions

 

Hi I’m Nicola
Founder of Birth Story Hypnobirthing

Hi I’m Nicola – mama of one, hypnobirth instructor and founder of Birth Story Hypnobirthing. My birth story starts back in 2016 when I was pregnant with my daughter. Having grown up with anxiety I spent much of my childhood and teenage years riding a rollercoaster of worry. Whilst I managed to control those pangs of anxiety into adulthood, as soon as I found out I was pregnant, alongside the overwhelming joy and excitement, those familiar feelings of anxiousness crept back in. In a bid to keep the wobbles of worry at bay and combat the tales of traumatic birth I’d grown up hearing, I made the decision to seek out hypnobirthing.

Having learnt, lived and loved the process of hypnobirthing with The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme, I was passionate about training as a hypnobirth teacher. In creating Birth Story I hope to not only coach couples for a relaxed yet empowered birth by teaching The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme but also prepare you for that exciting first year of parenthood. Be it a hypnobirth toolkit, tips and tricks from a myriad of parenting experts on exercise, feeding and sleep or shared stories and support from like-minded mamas and papas when a friendly nightfeed chat is needed, I welcome you to begin your birth story right here…

FREE HYPNOBIRTH TASTER CLASS

Do you feel nervous about birth? Have a heap of unanswered questions when it comes to what labour it really like? Worry not, you’re not alone!

Our FREE ONLINE Birth Story hypnobirth taster sessions run monthly and is the perfect way for you to find out more about how hypnobirthing and Wise Hippo hypnobirth programme can give you the calm and confident birth.

NEXT CLASS – SUNDAY 23RD JULY, 7.30-8.30PM

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