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Birth Preparation with Joy
Antenatal Courses with Hypnobirthing
West Lothian & Online
Imagine feeling totally confident about your baby’s birth, knowing that you have tools to feel calm and in control of your birth experience however it happens!
Congratulations on your pregnancy, I bet you can’t wait to meet your baby. I’m guessing nursery preparations are well under way, you’ve signed up for your Scottish Baby Box and your list of baby names is finally narrowing. Then the realisation hits ... Baby = Birth Suddenly there are more things to think about.
You are in the right place and I am so glad you have found me. I can help you!
What is hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing uses antenatal education, self-hypnosis, relaxation, massage and breathing techniques to help release any fear or tension you may have around birthing your baby. Discover how the mind and body can work together to help you gain control over your own labour. Find out more here:
Hypnobirthing has the potential to help everyone, regardless of how they are giving birth or their pain management choices. Some people choose to use hypnobirthing techniques right the way through their labour whilst others use them as a way of coping at home in early labour, in the car on the way to hospital or whilst waiting in triage for a labour room. Hypnobirthing is versatile, you can adapt the techniques to find what works for you.
Next Available Course Dates
Sunday 18th September 2022
Sunday 20th November 2022
Sunday 5th February 2023
Sunday 19th March 2023
Held at The Mariposa Studios
Linlithgow, West Lothian
Next Available Course Dates
AUGUST 2022
Wednesday 17th 7pm - 9.30pm
Sunday 28th 10am - 12.30pm
SEPTEMBER 2022
Sunday11th 10.30am -1pm
Tuesday 20th 7pm - 9.30pm
OCTOBER 2022
Wednesday 12th 7pm - 9.30pm
NOVEMBER 2022
Sunday 6th 10am -12.30pm
Thursday 10th 7pm - 9.30pm
DECEMBER 2022
Sunday 4th 10am - 12.30pm
Wednesday 7th 7pm - 9.30pm
Hypnobirthing is not a new concept, it has grown in popularity since the 1980's but it's roots can be traced much further back, notably to the 1940s when the groundbreaking study Childbirth Without Fear was published by a British Dr. called Grantly Dick-Read.
The British Journal of Midwifery reported that women using hypnobirthing experienced:
Zoe & Partner
I hope our paths do cross again. You have been such a phenomenal support & fountain of knowledge at such a special time in our lives. Can't thank you enough.
Heather & Partner
I now feel much more confident about birth & that would not have happened without you. You can tell you care.
Claire & Partner
I just want to thank you for all the information. I managed to stay at home until I was 6cm & it was the best part of the labour because I felt so calm and in control.
Sally
We have genuinely felt more at ease and excited about the birth of our daughter & we really feel you played a crucial part in this! We have become much less apprehensive about the birth.
Amanda & Paul
Joy was a fantastic course leader - she was open, honest and practical and supportive. She made everyone feel included and knew when to give us time to talk amongst ourselves.
Sophie
I had a birth pool! It was all natural as planned and I don't think I could have asked for a better experience. I just wanted to say thank you again for helping us make this choice as I know it made all the difference.
