Calm pregnancy and birth CPD
This CPD focuses on understanding the birthing process and how modern birth culture shapes perceptions, helping you support clients in developing a calmer, more natural and empowered view of childbirth.
During this CPD, we will explore the basic anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and labour, including the important role that fear and anxiety can play in the experience of pain during childbirth.
As hypnotherapists, helping clients reduce anxiety and build confidence is at the heart of what we do. This training will give you the knowledge and confidence to work effectively with pregnant clients, enabling you to make a meaningful and positive difference to their pregnancy and birth experience.
We will discuss how hypnotherapy can support a calmer pregnancy and birth, and how it may also positively influence early bonding between parent and baby.
You will also learn practical techniques that can be used within the therapy room, as well as strategies that clients can practise themselves throughout pregnancy and during the birthing process.
This CPD is part of the Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma.
Course content
In this CPD, we will cover:
- basic anatomy and physiology of the body during pregnancy and birthing
- mammalian birthing compared to modern human birthing culture
- psychological journey of birth
- medical model of birth
- the impact of fear on pain
- reasons for using hypnotherapy
- clinical research studies of the benefits of hypnotherapy in pregnancy and birth
- process of achieving the ideal mental state during birthing stages
- how hypnotherapy can support bonding and recovery
- look at a variety of interventions that can be utilised
- using calm techniques for various modes of delivery (surgical and minimal intervention)
- how partners can support the birthing woman during birth
- how to deliver as 1:1, with partners and in groups
Presenter
Jennifer Higgins –BSc (Hons) DSFH HPD SF Sup (Hyp) DipHB MAfSFH MNCH (Reg) CNHC (Reg) Aughton Hypnotherapy
Jen worked in the NHS for 12 years as both a Midwife and a Sexual Health and Contraceptive Nurse. She later trained with KG Hypnobirthing and became a Hypnobirthing Practitioner. This background has given her extensive knowledge and a strong interest in women’s mental health.
Jen went on to train as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist at CPHT Liverpool. She is now a Senior Lecturer at CPHT Liverpool and Chester, as well as a Solution Focused Supervisor.
Alongside her teaching, Jen delivers specialist CPD training in Perinatal Mental Health, Working with Women, Fertility, and Menopause, supporting other practitioners to develop their knowledge and confidence in these important areas. Jen operates a full-time clinic covering West Lancashire and Merseyside, where she helps many women with various issues related to their reproductive, sexual, and perinatal mental health.
Reviews
"Many thanks"
Susan G 24 March 2025
"A really interesting, informative and motivating course."
Catherine O 12 March 2025
This CPD is for Solution Focused Hypnotherapists, graduates of CPHT.