The wise hippo programme antenatal class

The wise hippo programme is an antenatal hypnobirthing class.

If you're pregnant, and looking for an alternative to the over-medicalised, pain-is-inevitable, "gimme all the drugs" mindset, then hypnobirthing, hypnosis for birth is for you.

Hypnobirthing is suitable for first time mums and mums who've had kids before.

Hypnobirthing is a complete birth education programme/antenatal class, that teaches simple but specific self-hypnosis, deep relaxation and breathing techniques to allow the body to work easily without being impeded by tension.

Hypnobirthing teaches women how to release fear and replace it with calm, positive belief.

Hypnobirthing helps birthing women to enter a wonderful, primal state using your own natural birthing instincts where time is distorted and she is in harmony with her baby and her body.

Just imagine welcoming each surge! Feeling peaceful... relaxing... and even smiling as your baby comes closer to you!

In short, hypnobirthing allows you to experience birth in an atmosphere of calm relaxation, free of the fear and tension that prevents the birthing muscles of your body from functioning as nature intended them to.

The wise hippo programme classes are usually run on four consecutive Tuesday evenings for you and your birthing partner, whether that be your husband/partner/mother/friend.