Steph Cresser Hypnobirthing

When you become a mum the experience stays with you for the rest of your life. However you choose to have your baby make sure you are educated and informed so you can make the best decisions for you and your baby.

I offer 1:1 hypnobirthing classes in Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas. I can tailor the course to suit you and your birth partner x

Come down to The Royal Victoria Place and find out about hypnobirthing. There is a chance for you to win a goodie bag and 10% off a 1:1 course with me x

Oxytocin is such an important hormone during labour. It kicks the whole process off. And we only make it when relaxed, calm and feeling safe. There are lots of things we can do to help us feel that way eg. darker room, relaxing sounds and smells, massage.

We discuss all the ways we can get the oxytocin flowing in my course. I am currently offering a 1:1 course either at your home, mine or on Zoom. Feel free to message to discuss! X

I am so excited to announce I will be at this baby event in Tunbridge Wells on 7th June in the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre. It’s located on the wooden area outside M&S. Would be lovely to meet some of you there at my stall! Stop by and find out what hypnobirthing is all about! X

Experiencing cravings at the moment? It’s all thanks to those hormones. With both my boys I wanted fruity sweets like skittles. What were/are your cravings?! Weirder the better!! Comment below 👇

You will find that people often ask when you’re due and one tip I give people is to keep it very broad eg. Oh I’m due the end of august. That way as you get closer to your estimated due date you won’t be inundated with texts and calls seeing if baby has arrived yet!

Did you know that only 5% of babies come on their due date? And most babies come between 37-42 weeks.

Baby will come when baby is ready!

😂 I saw this and had to post it! I remember all too well that feeling towards the end of pregnancy when I had to psych myself up to tie my shoelaces and anything that got dropped on the floor had to just stay there!

Morning sickness is really common in pregnant women, up to 80% of women experience nausea or vomiting in the first trimester. It’s all thanks to hormonal changes happening in your body. It usually eases around weeks 12-16 but everyone is different and it can carry on later into pregnancy. Here are some ways to ease the symptoms:
❤️ eat little and often. An empty stomach can make you feel worse so try and eat and drink little and often.
❤️try to avoid carbs like white pasta and white bread which can make you feel bloated.
❤️try drinking peppermint tea.
❤️try to rest and sleep, tiredness can make the symptoms worse.
❤️try eating and drinking ginger as they have natural anti-nausea properties. Either pop some fresh chopped ginger in hot water or munch ginger biscuits.
❤️drink lemon water. Lemon can ease an upset stomach. Try a slice of lemon in hot water.
❤️avoid rich,spicy and creamy food as this can irritate the stomach

Tag a pregnant friend who may need to know these tips or save for later.

I often 1:1 hypnobirthing session in Tunbridge Wells and the local area either at your home, mine or on zoom. Get in contact for more info! X

There are things that we can do to prepare our body and our mind for birth than might help us to have a shorter labour. We can prepare our bodies to be as healthy and strong as possible and we can prepare our mind to remain calm and relaxed so the body can work to the best it can during labour. Have a look at these tips and tag a friend who might benefit from them!

I am currently offering 1:1 with women and birth partners to have a calm and positive birth. Get in contact with me if you are interested too! X

The breathing techniques that are taught in hypnobirthing can be used long after birth. I still use ‘in for 4 and out for more’ during times of stress. Whether that’s the school run, work, threenager tantrums or 6 going on 16 year olds!

Save this post for later and tag a friend who might need to know this!

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❤️Happy Mother’s Day❤️

Sending much love today to all the mums. However that might be: new mums, expectant mums, step mums, pet mums. And to those who find today hard, sending all the love too.

Here is one of the first photos of me as a new mum. Looking tired, overwhelmed but like a warrior after my birth.

There are so many benefits to hypnobirthing. These are just 3 of them. The ability to feel calm and in control of your birth is vital to having a positive birth experience.

I have an amazing offer available at the moment. A 121 course for you and your birth partner for just £175. This can take place on Zoom, at your home if in Tunbridge Wells or mine.

Please message me for any more information x

A bargain! Fancy a hypnobirthing course in the comfort of your own home? For £175 you get:
❤️ a tailored course to cover anything specific you want eg. Using hypnobirthing for a caesarean birth
❤️can be done on zoom, at your home or mine
❤️at a time to suit you and your birth partner
❤️a goody bag and work book included

Wow! These stats speak volumes about how beneficial hypnobirthing can be!

I know I go on about breathing but it such an important tool to help us to relax. It’s free and available to us anytime and anywhere. These tips aren’t just great for use during labour. Any time in your life when you feel the need to relax, use these tips! X

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Did you know that a home birth is a very safe option for most people. Up until the 70s most women birthed at home. It’s only recently with birth becoming more medicalised that the ‘norm’ has been a hospital birth.

Did you know that with a home birth you are more likely to have a less medicalised birth? ✅Home birth means 70% less likely to request an epidural
✅40% less likely to end up with an unplanned caesarean
✅50% less likely to have an instrumental birth (forceps or vacuum)
✅55% less likely to have an episiotomy
✅40% less likely to have a 3rd or 4th degree tear
✅60% less likely to require synthetic oxytocin
✅a reduced chance of postpartum haemorrhage
✅75% less likely to get an infection.

There are a few reasons you may be transferred to hospital during a home birth. Swipe to see.

I know we breathe hundreds of times a day without even thinking about it but how you breath can trigger a response in your body.

Think about how you breathe in times of fear-quick and shallow. And in times of relaxation-long and deep. Breathing long and deep triggers a calming response in our body and fills us up with lovely oxygen which is vital for our muscles and organs to work correctly.

This is why breathing in a relaxed way during labour is so important: it helps to keep you relaxed and fills our body with oxygen which your muscles need to work to their best.

I say breathe in for 4 and out for more. And keep your jaw relaxed…floppy face, floppy f***y 😂 give it a try!!

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Having someone on your side to support you and help you is really important. It’s just as important they feel prepared and calm just like you so they can confidently support you as a birthing partner. That’s why I strongly suggest they join you on a hypnobirthing course. Your birth partner will learn about the process of birth so it’s less scary for them, tips on how to stay calm and support you, and different birth choices you need to make. Birth partners always comment how much more confident they feel and that they feel they have an important role to play.

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I'm Steph Cresser and I am here to guide you to have the best birth for you.

I'm a Hypnobirthing Teacher, teaching courses in Tunbridge Wells and online for those further away.

I understand what it is like to feel apprehensive about birth. That was me when pregnant with my baby. We hear so many awful stories about it don't we?

Hypnobirthing changed that for me and left me feeling excited about birth. Honestly!

I love seeing this change in my clients too. Birth doesn't have to be something to fear and it can be an incredibly positive experience.

I'd love to hear in the comments what has brought you to this page and how I can help.

Steph x

Everyone knows how to breathe, right?

Yes absolutely, breathing is an automatic process. However, we can learn to use our breath in a way which impacts our bodies and our emotions too.

During labour and birth this is so powerful. Learning simple breathing techniques can quickly place you in your parasympathetic nervous system. This is our calm and centred response and it is when we are feeling like this that birth happens more easily and comfortably.

Sounds good?

Come and learn more on my Hypnobirthing courses. These courses are for you whether this is your first baby or your sixth.

My next group courses begins in February either at my home in Tunbridge Wells or on Zoom. I would love for you to join us. I also offer 121 option too. Save your spot by sending me a message.

Steph x

🎉March dates released🎉

With just a £50 deposit you can book yourself onto one of my courses.

Learn all the tools and techniques you need to have a more positive birth.

Steph x

These are my top tips for preparing for a great birth. A birth that leaves you feeling empowered and strong.

So many second time parents tell me they'd wished they'd discovered Hypnobirthing the first time around. Using Hypnobirthing techniques really stacks the odds in your favour of having a great birth.

By doing a Hypnobirthing course with me we will do all these things and much more.

I'm now taking bookings for 2023 with availability for February and March. You can reserve your place with just a £50 deposit. Send me a message today and lets get you birth ready.

Steph x

The year 2022 was a special year as it was the year I started my business. Thank you to everyone who has supported me and liked, commented, shared etc. Your support for my business means a lot.

Here is to 2023 and all it brings 🙌 x

So many things change when you’re pregnant and not all of them great! You can feel like your body doesn’t belong to you anymore and you have no control!

I am running hypnobirthing courses in January and February both on zoom or in person in my home in Tunbridge Wells. I also have a free taster session coming up.

If you feel like birth is overwhelming and out of your control then I can help! I can teach you techniques to remain calm and have the birth you want-however that is. Message me for info x

During pregnancy you may experience your body doing some crazy and wonderful things. How many of these have you experienced? I remember my sense of smell being epic. It put me off coffee and I still don’t really like it now.
Tag a pregnant friend and see if they have had any of these!

Is your baby name on the list? Is there a special reason for the name you have chosen? Both my boys middle names are after special people in the family who we want to remember.

Tag a pregnant friend and give them some help-choosing a name can be confusing!

Seems crazy to be writing things in the diary for 2023. But my first free session of the year is 2nd January. Wondering what hypnobirthing is and how it can help you? Come to a 30min session where I will answer these questions and any others x

February dates have landed. Please message me with any questions. Happy to arrange a call if you want to chat through anything x

Morning sickness can vary woman to woman. I didn’t suffer from it really but I know it can be horrible for some. Here are some ideas to help ease morning sickness.

Have you tried any? Do you have any tips?