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"You can have a completely calm, peaceful and empowering birth."

Soundly based in established anatomy, physiology and psychology, our Mind and Body HypnoBirthing courses teach you and your partner the HypnoBirthing techniques to have a positibe birthing experience.



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Contact NameHelen Burke-Smith
Address2 Mackeson Road
Hampstead
North West London NW3 2LT
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Website http://www.mindandbodybirthing.com




What is Hypnobirthing?

The 'Mind and Body Birthing' programme will give you the knowledge and the tools to enable you to have a great birthing experience. We offer so much more than hypnotherapy, providing you with a full antenatal programme. We will help you understand the connection between the mind and body and that pain does not have to accompany labour.
  • We will give you the knowledge that enables you to let go of fears and worries that you and your partner may have about giving birth whilst aiding you to overcome previous traumatic births.
  • HypnoBirthing uses simple self hypnosis, relaxation and breathing techniques preparing you for a birth in which you will feel in control, calm and relaxed.
  • By trusting your body, your instincts and your baby, you will feel in complete control of your own incredible journey.

The aim of Hypnobirthing is to allow you to feel relaxed and calm during labour and the birthing process.

Helen’s approach to Hypnobirthing focuses on letting go; letting go of fear and the anticipation of pain by providing women with information and Knowledge. A note from Helen - "I want women to trust in their bodies to trust that it is doing exactly what it was programmed to do and to trust in the natural momentum of birth. I want to empower mothers and change painful to POWERFUL."

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Our Courses

What does the Mind and Body HypnoBirthing Course Consist of?
  • Understanding of the fears around childbirth, and the impact they can have on your birth
  • Understanding of the most common ways we (or others) can hinder birth
  • An explanation of hypnobirthing
  • The logic behind hypnobirthing and why it is so successful
  • The connection between fear and pain
  • How your mind and body work together efficiently and comfortably. (The mind-body continuum)
  • Hypnosis – what is it and why does it work so well?
  • Breathing techniques/Visualizations
  • Fear release methods to allow you to be relaxed and confident for the birth.
  • Meditation guides including positive affirmations
  • How your partner can support you
  • What to expect during labour
  • Different options and settings for birth available in the UK
  • How to use hypnobirthing in ‘the system’
  • What happens as you give birth – physiological outlook
  • Making a hypnobirthing birth plan
  • Birthing Positions

What Will you be Given?
  • The Hypnobirthing Book by Katherine Graves (founder of KG Hypnobirthing)
  • The Colour and Calmness Hypnobirthing CD
  • A comprehensive folder of handouts to guide you in your practice at home
  • Telephone or email help is there for you after the course
  • Upon Request: Customised Meditation and relaxation scripts on Audio CD or available for download

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About Helen

My passion in the mind-body continuum, meditation and hypnosis was brought to light when I fell very ill a few years ago. I was sent to every hospital, given every type of treatment, all to no avail. My recovery only came about in turning inwards and changing my negative mindset, my thoughts and feelings, into positive ones. I quickly became aware of how my mind had a huge effect on my physical state and that it was only in changing my thoughts, turning away from fear and learning to trust my body that I started to heal. I am now fully recovered and have been left with an overwhelming need to share this gift and empower women. I am so passionate about the birthing process and getting back to basics. I want to help women let go of their anxieties, worries and fears and to learn to trust their body.

I strongly feel that, before making any birth related choice, every expectant mother should be fully informed. I want to teach women about the birthing process, how nature intended it to be and show women that in letting go and allowing her body to work in a calm and relaxed way, she will experience a peaceful, comfortable and powerful birth.

I am a qualified Hypnobirthist, having trained in the KG Royal College of Midwives accredited course, KG Hypnobirthing.

I have a BA in Philosophy. I have an expansive amount of experience in leading Meditation, Mindfulness and in Hypnosis. I am currently completing her diploma in order to become a qualified Doula through Doula UK. I have also qualified in teaching Birth Preparation Workshops
As a fully qualified Hypnobirthing teacher I am a member of The Hypnobirthing Association. I am also an accredited member the AIMS (Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services.)



Just give us a call or click on the 'Make an Enquiry' button today to organise your next appointment with Helen





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Hypnobirthing, Pilates, Reflexology

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