Hypnobirthing Classes in Exeter & Exmouth

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Hypnobirthing ensures skills for life ~ Not just birth!

Transform the way you are thinking about your birth and ensure you and your birth partner feel prepared, educated and ready to birth your baby however that may be.

If you are already wondering how your labour is going to go and can you handle it, know that you should probably do some sort of antenatal prep but unsure what’s best for you?

You are in the right place to start considering your options and how I might be just what you are looking for.

What to expect…

I am able to offer flexible options that work for you and your needs in this complete birth preparation course that will reduce any (conscious or unconscious) negative thoughts and feelings you have towards the birth of your baby.

With an educational, realistic and evidence based approach, I share honest methods which will help you manage and cope with pain so you can achieve a calm and positive birth experience however that looks for you.

When you know how your body and mind are working together throughout your pregnancy and gearing up for labour, you will have unwavering strength & trust in yourself knowing that your mind, body & baby are all working together to know what to do.

Armed with a science-led approach, looking at the current birth stats provided by our local NHS maternity trusts, my approach includes:

  • A grounded, holistic insight into preparing for your birth during the current climate
  • Talking through the realities of pregnancy and birth expectations
  • Focus on preparing for the birth you want (whether that is natural or c-section)
  • Learn tools & techniques including: the hypnobirthing relaxation methods, stages of labour, the role of your birth partner and pain management strategies
  • Working with your body & baby to move & find comfortable positions to support & enhance labour
  • Feel calm, confident & empowered which will lead to better outcomes for you & your baby
  • Birth partner support, so they are confident in their role during labour & beyond
  • Workbook, downloadable relaxation audios & affirmations, access to a birth video library and on-going support throughout our time together and beyond.
  • Access to a private online group where you will be able to connect with other parents and ask questions.

You will leave feeling excited and confident about your upcoming birth, combined with a realistic outlook and thoughtful strategies for both you & your partner to support & equip you to have the right birth on the day – however that may be.

Why not join me for one of my monthly online antenatal hypnobirthing sessions?

In this free, online birth preparation meet-up we will talk through how you are feeling about birth and why that really matters, what hypnobirthing actually is, the mind / body connection and what you get if you sign up to a course with me.

I offer 1 hour online Hypnobirthing Taster Sessions regularly throughout the year, so you can understand more about how my antenatal course can help you:

Book onto the next Hypnobirthing Taster Session

Everybody is welcome

Here are just some of the families who have used my antenatal course to prepare for the birth of their baby.

  • Emily & Cameron
  • Kelly & Scott
  • Katie & Ben
  • Sally & Ashleigh
  • Hannah & Rob
  • Carrie & Dan
  • Katherine & George
  • Frankie & Adam

Sessions can be delivered online or from my garden studio in Exmouth.

Get in touch to discuss the right course for your needs.

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Antenatal Packages

Hypnobirthing Private Packages

Bespoke sessions are designed around you and your partner’s needs.

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C-Section Hypnobirthing Course

If you already know you’ll be having a c-section, preparing for the day and for the postnatal period is covered in this c-section course.

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Breech Baby Hypnobirthing Course

If your baby is in a breech position, I can support you with strategies for turning your baby and preparation for discussions with professionals.

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The Complete Hypnobirthing Package


£395 in person at your house or in Exmouth at my private garden studio | £375 online

4 classes (duration 2 hours x 4)

These bespoke sessions are designed around you and your partner’s needs, where you can be as honest and open as you like knowing that you have my undivided attention to deliver a thoughtful and unique experience.

  • Learn how labour and birth works and the role of hormones during labour & how they influence birth.
  • Learn what contractions are, why we have them, how they work & how to stay calm, relaxed & focused throughout.
  • Creating your calm birth environment.
  • Your birth partners role & how they can support you, even through unplanned situations.
  • How to navigate decisions and how you can feel understood, listened to & empowered every step of the way.
  • HUB Access with Hypnobirth guidebook.
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Private Refresher / Top Up Course

3 hours of 1:1 support at my garden studio in Exmouth or online £185 in person | £168 online

2 classes (2 hours + 1 hour)

This is best suited if you have taken a hypnobirthing course previously and would like a refresher or if you are doing another antenatal course but would like to learn the essentials of hypnobirthing.

We can tailor this session to your needs and plan sessions to suit your schedule.

  • 3 hours of 1:1 hypnobirthing support taught over one session online or face-to-face at my garden studio in Exmouth.
  • Online HUB Access where you can find digital resources to support your learning.
  • Downloadable MP3s.
  • Access to video library and digital workbook within the HUB.
  • On-going support with me via Whatsapp.
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Access to The Hub

The Wise Hippo HUB is packed with over 100 inspiring videos which will support your learning as well as beautifully scripted pregnancy relaxation sessions (MP3s) for you to download onto your devices.

These resources were developed to equip you for any birth scenario.

Helpful downloads, PDFs and access to my on-going support.

I teach the Wise Hippo birthing program which has seen thousands of parents use, to approach their birth feeling calmer, stronger & more prepared.

You can read more about why I choose to teach this particular hypnobirthing method here.

This program is constantly evolving through ongoing feedback from families and professionals which ensures it stays current, evidence-informed, and grounded in what actually helps and really does work.

The C-Section Hypnobirthing Course

£200 in person | £200 online

Taught in 2 classes (duration 2 hours) 

Having experienced the need to have an elective c-section for my first baby (due to baby being in a breech position) .
I know how it can feel navigating changes in circumstances and all the emotions all this can bring.

You might already know that you are having a c-section and would still like to use hypnobirthing techniques so you & your birth partner are prepared, ready & empowered for your upcoming abdominal birth.

I can personally say how much this helped me and therefore I am able to support you with your c-section birth preparation.

What you get:

The confident C-Section birth preparation session plus client workbook, MP3s to download, C-Section Affirmations MP3 and a C-Section Birth Planner.

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Breech Birth Support

During both my pregnancies, both my babies were breech (and as of note, my mum birthed me naturally as a breech baby so it must run in the family!).

The reason I had an elective c-section was due to an ‘unsuccessful’ ECV procedure, no other options given or discussed and a diary produced giving us a few options for dates to choose for our first born’s birthday.

I cannot fault the pre-op process or the actual surgery, our birth plan was acknowledged and adhered to, with music playing throughout. The theatre staff were incredibly lovely and my partner got to announce the baby’s gender and cut the cord, just as we had hoped.

BUT,  what I was not prepared for was the postnatal side of things: not being able to hold my baby properly, not being able to move, the lack of photos of such precious moments and post-op information or the lack of it. Barriers to breastfeeding, the first pee, not being able to get out of bed or hold my baby, staying in hospital, having to get out of bed on my own, the lack of feeding support, injections in my tummy and so on…

And sadly it actually got worse once we were home with zero support in place.

Second time round I was determined that I would not be having another c-section and got to researching V-BACS. Early on my baby was breech and looking like he had no desire to get into the optimal birthing position of head down.I was aware of the term ‘flip a breech’ and made it my goal that this time I would be successful, especially as my first-born was 4 years old and about to start school a month after baby no 2 was due. I needed to be able to drive, move and juggle life with school runs and newborn.

If your baby is breech and you want to try and get them in the right position – I can help with my breech baby package.

Initial 30 minute Zoom to have an informal chat.

If you decide to go ahead with a Breech session: £125 in person | £100 online
Taught in 1 session (duration 2 hours) 

Includes hypnobirthing breech baby script and positive affirmations for turning baby (both to download), personal plan & local services recommendations for help turning baby naturally. Also includes on-going support via Whatsapp.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hypnobirthing will give you lots of different & realistic tools such as breathing techniques/ which will enable you to have a positive birth experience however you choose to welcome your baby. From mental & emotional preparation, psychological understanding & a variety of tools & techniques 

Studies have shown that hypnobirthing can & does reduce any fears & anxieties some people may have about birth but also that preparation is key (let’s face it – if you had a marathon coming up you would absolutely prepare the mind & body for such a feat of human endurance) & this is no different to when you have to birth your baby (whatever way that may be).

So, whether you are planning & preparing for a drug-free birth, or a cesarean, I am happy, confident & able to be able to help you.

– Prepare for a positive birth – Consider & work through any fears & anxieties to have a more confident plan in place for the remainder of your pregnancy & birth
– Learn more about the physiology of labour, the science behind hypnobirthing, the role of hormones such as endorphins & oxytocin 
– Practice breathing techniques which bring calm & focus during your labour 
– Have relaxation downloads to listen to at any time which will re-programme your subconscious mind 
– Enjoy making & taking time to bond with your baby & partner
– Navigate the system by delving into our local birth stats, have a realistic picture of what the current situation is at your local birth centre/ hospitals
– Have support with your birth plans making informed decisions & confidence in communicating your hopes & needs
– Spend this valuable time with your birth partner who also needs the support & knowledge so you can be on the same page as a team during this very special time in your lives
– Discover more about positions for birth & how to optimise these for a more comfortable & efficient birth
– Consider your birth environment preparations – talking through how you can make the environment just right for you
– Have a book that will guide you through everything you need, a selection of MP3s & a library of videos to watch & come back to whenever you want

If you answered yes to any of these then join me online for a free hypnobirthing taster session, no commitment just a chance for you to ask any questions & weigh up if this is what you would like to invest in.

Anytime from 20 weeks on would be the standard reply but as everyone is different & will come to weighing up whether the time is right for them to delve into this as an option at various points of their pregnancy journey.
I suggest that you book onto one of my taster sessions or come along to an Exeter relaxation aqua class if you are local so that you can gain a deeper understanding of what I offer & who I am before needing to fully commit. 
So, the short answer is, you can book on whenever the time is right for you.

I have several options (scroll up) & as I run my own business (no franchises or hidden people behind the scenes here) I am able to be pretty flexible so if you can’t find exactly what you are looking for here, don’t stress it!
Get in touch & let’s have a chat so you can feel more at ease & have some ideas to have a think about.

Absolutely yes. You still deserve to plan the birth you want and many women (myself included) will have many questions & considerations knowing that a c-section will be the way they welcome their baby. 

So if you are craving a good quality hypnobirthing course as part of your antenatal education & practice then you are in the right spot.
I can tailor what you need as well as sprinkle in the experiences I had when I was in your shoes, needing to have a cesarean so that you have all the benefits of this carefully designed toolkit to help you feel calm, confident and in control before, during and after your c-section birth. 

Contact me for more information and to chat through your options.

That is up to you. A birth partner can be whoever you choose – maybe your partner / mother/ sister/ friend/ doula…

I have always felt that the partner’s role is so incredibly important & each session is for them just as much as you.
In fact, I have even developed a very special aquanatal birth partner’s session for you to be able to share this lovely experience with during such a special time in your lives. 

Having your birthing partner with you means that they will also learn with you & how they play such an important role being involved every step of the way. Together you can attend the sessions. Enjoy the relaxation, carve time to bond as a family with your growing bump, plan for the big day, weigh up considerations you may not have even thought about yet

There is evidence out there that shows that a knowledgeable birth partner increases confidence which can help your fear & anxieties fade & confidence increase. We know that this is important as the reduction in fears can help reduce interventions & improve birth outcomes. 

Why not plan time together to attend a taster or aqua session to discover more and book on in advance of making any big decisions.


I suggest sitting down with a cuppa when you have time to weigh up the pros & cons of both. Your time & money is precious and you will have different thoughts on what is right for you & your partner’s needs as you prepare for the birth of your baby.

I did a lot of reading up on what I wanted and for my first birth due to a house move we didn’t actually book any antenatal classes.
This actually made for a tough start once baby arrived so second time around I went all in and booked a hypnobirthing course as although it was a lot more money I knew that to achieve the birth I hoped for, I needed time each week to meet with a specialist to ask questions/ gain confidence & have accountability for the practice we needed to do each week in-between classes.
If I had booked an online course, personally I just wouldn’t have given it as much commitment as needed. 

I’ll be writing a blog post on the pros and cons so sign up for my newsletter if you’d like this to land in your inbox. In the meantime, get in touch for a chat or book onto one of my aquanatal relaxation sessions so you can meet me in person, enjoy dipping into a hypnobirthing meditation and ask any questions you may have in regards to this.

Want the best of both worlds?

I hear amazing feedback from families I work with who have wanted to combine their antenatal classes with an in-depth hypnobirthing course.

We are super lucky here in East Devon to have a fantastic array of perinatal offerings both within the NHS and private services.

What I hear time & time again is how wonderful Begin Well is as a free evidence-based antenatal education currently running in 15 locations including Exeter & Exmouth.

We’re told we don’t get anything for free these days ~ but with Begin Well there are no hidden catches or fees, just a brilliant team of dedicated volunteers & health professionals who seek to enable all parents-to-be to begin their parenting journey physically, emotionally and spiritually well.

Learn more about these 5 to 6 week courses which are most suited from 28 weeks on and available to book via their EventBrite page, but don’t delay as places get snapped up fast.

Take a look at the feedback from several of my aqua mums who have been able to complete my hypnobirthing course alongside their antenatal Begin Well classes…

  • I couldn’t recommend Rebecca highly enough

    I attended Rebecca’s aquanatal classes in Exmouth and her full antenatal course with my partner. Everything I learnt helped me achieve the most incredible birth experience – something I’ll never forget.
    Sophia
    Exmouth