Heavenly Hypnobirthing

I am so thrilled to share I have been awarded a Lux Life Award!! 😊💗 Best Hypnobirthing Instructor in South Hampshire 2024! 🥳✨️

It really does mean the world to win this award a second year in a row! 🙏🏼💗 Winning this gives me the motivation to keep pushing forwards with my business, I'm so looking forward to supporting more families through my group courses launching in September and beyond!

A huge thanks to all my past and current clients for supporting my business, every review and positive birth story shared makes a big difference to all those who have yet to meet their babies. I absolutely love what I do!!
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'Breathe for me, breathe for my baby'

This was the affirmation that most resonated with me during both my labours. It's such a powerful thing to know that if you can regulate your breathing that will translate to your baby. Breathing is everything!

I repeated this affirmation over and over in my head, when my son's head was crowning but labour had slowed down. I made the decision (with the help of my husband) that it was right to have some help at this point, and along with my techniques, this affirmation got me through. (My full story is on the website!)

So affirmations aren't just wishy washy quotes that don't do anything! Find the ones that most resonate with you and put them up around the home. Then keep looking at them! Are there any that you particularly like?

✨️💜 New Group Hypnobirthing Courses! 💜✨️

I'm so excited to be launching small group hypnobirthing courses in September! 🥰 For some time I have taught privately, which I absolutely LOVE, as I really get to know my clients and can tailor the course to their individual circumstances - so I am deliberately keeping the group size small to allow for that individual approach, and to give you plenty of time to ask questions! It's important to me that you feel supported all the way through to the birth, so all my clients can get in touch after the course for help and information.

I'll be hosting the classes at the lovely Bursledon Village Hall, an Edwardian building set in peaceful surroundings. The course will be taught over 4 sessions of 2.5hrs each. Refreshments included 💜

💗 As a special introductory group price, the full 10 hour course is £175 for you and your birth partner. As I'm keeping the groups small, get in touch sooner rather than later! You can secure your spot with a £50 deposit too! 💗

If you want to feel confident, calm and informed about birth, whilst making local friends in the same position, then get in touch - you can DM or email me 😊✨️

So looking forward to our upcoming retreat!! 😊💜 We have a new date of 20th October, it's going to be a beautiful day for you to take time and space during your pregnancy 🥰

Pregnant or know someone that is? Stop scrolling and consider booking onto our retreat ❤️

Pregnancy is such an incredible time, but we often forget to slow down, to rest, to pay homage to the beautiful journey of growing a human. Whether it's your first, second, or fourth baby, this day is a beautiful way to honour your pregnancy. Feeling great? A little bit rubbish or even anxious? This retreat will aim to help you feel calmer and more prepared.

Katie of is dedicated to helping parents feel empowered and informed through pregnancy, labour, and beyond and will be running a group hypnobirthing workshop on the day. Katie has also been volunteering as a qualified ABM (Association of Breastfeeding Mothers) Mother Supporter at her local breastfeeding support group since 2017, so she is a fantastic person to know.

Antonia of is passionate about helping parents to feel calmer and more connected to themselves and their children. She teaches mindfulness and creative workshops and has been running retreats for mothers since 2021. Antonia will be taking you through a guided meditation and creating a safe space to share, listen, and connect. Antonia will also facilitate a craft workshop to create a keepsake to put in your baby's nursery or to use as a birth announcement or even a gift from the baby to a sibling.

We will also be joined by the wonderful Octavia of .life_ who will be teaching a pregnancy pilates and pelvic heath workshop. Plus, she will be giving all attendees a free month to her wonderful app that's packed full of pre and post natal fitness, advice, and more.

Join us in the 20th of October at the beautiful in Wickham ❤️
















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On Father's Day, I'm sharing this lovely photo of my husband cradling our eldest not long after he was born ❤

Ceri was an amazing support for me during my 13 hours of active labour, both in a physical sense (I was holding on to him whilst labouring standing up!) and emotionally. Because he knew how important my breathing was, he helped me regain control of it at a time when my adrenaline started to creep up. He also stepped in to protect my space when I needed to make a decision to be augmented. During both my labour's, Ceri also thoroughly enjoyed having his hand crushed during particularly strong contractions!

So here's to all the fathers, and partners, and parents to be today. Thinking of those who no longer have their Dad, or have a difficult relationship with their Dad, and those who are yearning to be a father too 💗

✨️ All Things Baby at John Lewis Southampton ✨️

I'm really looking forward to my next event - you can catch me and lots of other lovely local businesses at the John Lewis 'All Things Baby' event this coming Saturday! 😊💜
Head to the John Lewis website to book your free ticket

Find me in West Quay, Floor 2, 10AM - 11:30AM (This time the event is being held in West Quay itself)

Looking forward to chatting! 💗

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This is why I do what I do 😊💗✨️

Recently finished teaching a lovely couple expecting their first baby, words they associated with birth at the start of the course...swipe right to see where their heads were at by the end!! 🥰

Seeing the difference in my clients mindset over the duration that I teach them will never get old! 😁

They are in a much better place now to navigate whatever happens in their birth experience, and they know they can get in touch at any point for my support.

How would you like to feel like this about birth?!

This month, you can meet me in person at Parent & Baby at Places Leisure Eastleigh Pregnancy Evening this coming Thursday, or find me at John Lewis Southampton for their All Things Baby event, Saturday 15th 🥰 I cannot wait to chat all things birth with you then! 💗

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🌜✨️ New Positive Birth Story! ✨️🌛

Charlie's birth is such a wonderful story! 🥰
When I met these lovely clients, Kate explained that she was epileptic. However, this had been well managed for some time, and during her pregnancy, there had been no complications. We looked into all of the options, and Kate & Jake then spoke to the consultant midwife who agreed access to a pool for labour and birth 😊💜

I also especially love the part where Kate tuned in to those instincts and tried out positions before her waters released! Just amazing ❤️ And what a fantastic birth partner in Jake, setting up the environment and keeping Kate focused on her breathing techniques 😊

Thank you so much for sharing Kate & Jake! 😊✨️

If you'd like to write your own positive birth story, get in touch sooner rather than later as the summer months tend to be busy! 😅

To read the full story, head to the website
www.heavenlyhypnobirthing.co.uk

Thought it was about time for an intro! 💜 I'm Katie, mum to two small humans (who keep me very busy!). I'm a qualified Hypnobirthing Instructor, Breastfeeding peer supporter, and local Maternity Voices Partnership volunteer based in Bursledon, South Hampshire, and I absolutely love supporting families at one of the biggest transitions in their lives 🥰

For me, hypnobirthing was intrinsic to having two incredible, positive birth experiences. My goal now is to help support and guide my clients towards their own positive experience, whatever that looks like for them. I'm a no-nonsense instructor who has done extra training in consent, birth rights, biomechanics, and supporting LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent families to ensure my practice is as inclusive as possible. Whatever you are planning, a homebirth, Caesarean birth, midwife led birth, or a freebirth - I respect that and tailor my courses accordingly. You'll find zero judgement or agenda here.

I have an 'advocate' personality, and this means I will go the extra mile to find out the info that's going to help your unique circumstances (I actually quite enjoy this!). I'm always available to my clients after the course has finished for further support or questions.

When I'm not geeking out about birth or breastfeeding (or running around after my two munchkins!), you'll find me crafting, spending time in nature, and eating cake. Oh, and I love anything to do with space 🚀✨️

(PS - No bluebells were harmed in the making of this photo!)

I'm always up for a chat if you have questions or want to find out more 😊💜


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Is this the year that you'll be starting or expanding your family? This is such an exciting time, with a lot to think about...but would you rather stick your head in the sand than think about (gulp)...actually giving birth?!

I offer private, tailored courses for you and your birth partner/s. My courses focus on all the practical aspects of birth preparation, but also how to get your head in the right place! ✨️

You've got nothing to lose (and a lot to gain) by joining me on my free online taster session - find out more about how hypnobirthing can prepare you for childbirth (whatever you're planning), and you can ask me anything!

Just drop me a message or email to book, I'm looking forward to chatting
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[email protected]

A heartfelt 'Thank You' to each and everyone of my lovely clients that has taken time to leave me a Google review! 😊💜 Here's my latest review from my lovely clients, Rhia & Andy. For a small business, it really means the world. Leaving a course review helps me get found by more folk I can help! Word of mouth and testimonials are super important in building up a local business, and it makes me so happy that my clients feel happy to write 5* course reviews!

40 reviews might not seem like a lot to some people, but I'm going to celebrate each one, as I care that you feel like my courses have helped you approach childbirth in a far more confident and positive way. Of course I love sharing your positive birth stories too! (you can find them over on my website) Thank You! 💜
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Those approx 9-10 months can feel a long time, right?! It's very common for my clients who are approaching their "guess date" to say comments such as 'We just want them here now'...or even 'I'm fed up of waiting!'

I also think mentally something happens in the third trimester too. Up to this point, there has been an acceptance of the process, of the incredible work you've been doing building a small human! Then we get to the latter stages, and because we can see the finishing line, the waiting becomes very difficult (a bit like when you're approaching annual leave from work!)

If this causes unnecessary stress, then we can actually end up sabotaging the start of labour! Stress inhibits the release of oxytocin and we really want to be as relaxed as possible to give our bodies the best chance of spontaneously starting labour (within the 5 week window of when most babies turn up, which is 37 - 42 weeks. Forget the 'guess date')

To all my clients who are nearing the end of their pregnancies - keep breathing, keep practicing with your hypnosis tracks, and you know where I am if you need me 💜
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On our recent trip to Cornwall and the Eden Project, I came across this beautiful artwork by
Rebecca D. Harris. The baby is depicted as being in a completely sterile environment in the uterus (this is not strictly true, as the mother or birthing parent is developing the babies gut microbiome as they develop in utero), whilst the mother has trillions of different microbes on and in her body.

The microbiome is fascinating. I used to think it was just referring to the gut, intestines etc., but have since learned that the microbiome is the living microbes that exist on, in, and even around your body (you have a small cloud of unique microbiota following you around!)

The microbiome (unsurprisingly) is influenced by a lot of variables, such as environment, diet, a Caesarean birth etc. The microbiome is also influenced by breastfeeding. Breastfeeding introduces nutrients to the babies gut that feed the good microbes developing there after birth. Amazing stuff! If you want to geek out about this more, then look up the work of Toni Harman.

Congratulations on your pregnancy! 🥰 Here's some things on your to do list:

💜 Think about the nursery
💜 Buy some adorable clothes (that they will grow out of super fast)
💜 Spend a small fortune on a travel system
💜 Have a 'heated debate' about baby names
💜And er...actually think about giving birth?! 🙈

If you havent yet contemplated what happens at the end of 9 or so months, then join me on my free online Hypnobirthing Taster session to find out more about how this type of antenatal education could help you give birth (And it will help your birth partner to not feel like a spare wheel too, rather than just eating all your labour snacks!)

✨️As a thank you for joining me, you'll also get 10% off the price of the Complete Programme when you book!✨️

To join, just pop me an email on [email protected], or via the Contact form on my website. You'll also find testimonials and positive birth stories on there too! 💗

Looking forward to chatting 😊💜

We hold so much tension in our bodies without being consciously aware of it. I know I do! It's only when I focus on my breathing that I become aware of it, and then relax enough to let that tension go. I love it in my sessions where my couples start off with their shoulders up "round their ears", and then by the end of the hypnosis they have melted down into the sofa 😂💗

This is something for birth partners to be aware of - if there is tension in the shoulders and jaw especially, that will translate further into the body. Have you ever laughed so much you've wet yourself?! There's a link there! Those two areas of your body are connected, so we want everything nice and loose and relaxed during birth.

At the breastfeeding group where I volunteer, inevitably the subject of sleep comes up pretty frequently! What is right for one family will differ to the next - but what IS known, is that babies (whether intentionally or unintentionally) do often end up in the parental bed.

Safer Sleep Week is to help normalise and promote safer bed sharing and sleeping practices, some great accounts to follow for more information are



unicef_uk

The NHS has only recently amended advice to reflect the reality that a lot of parents will at some point bed share with their babies. If you observe these key points below, it's actually safer to bedshare than accidentally falling asleep holding your baby whilst sitting upright on an armchair or sofa - the risk of SIDS increases by as much as 50% in this instance.

➡️Never bedshare if you or your partner have been drinking, using drugs or drowsy medication or if you are smokers
➡️Do not bedshare if your baby was born prematurely
➡️Ensure baby is on a firm, flat sleeping surface
➡️Ensure all soft bedding is well away from babies head and they are not able to wriggle down under the covers
➡️Ensure your baby does not get too hot or cold
➡️Ensure that your baby cannot get trapped or wedged between the mattress and the wall or fall out of the bed
➡️Breastfeeding is protective against SIDS. Research has shown that breastfeeding mothers rouse at similar times to their babies.

If you choose not to bedshare, or it's not appropriate for your family, then a separate sleeping surface such as a Moses basket/cot is recommended, in the same room as you for the first 6 months at least. Did you bedshare? Let me know in the comments.
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Today I completed my training on supporting neurodivergent people in birth; it was such an insightful and useful workshop with Victoria at Neurodivergent Birth

15-20% of the population (who are diagnosed, the reality is a lot more people are undiagnosed) are neurodivergent, we learnt lots of strategies and adjustments to help support ND folk during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
I'm looking forward to incorporating this learning into my courses!

One of the most incredible (and daunting!) things is about to happen; you're about to bring new life into the world 💕Congratulations! 😊💜

There's a million things whirling through your mind now, so much to prepare.. nursery, travel system, tiny clothes...oh, and the small matter of how you're actually going to birth your baby 🤔Have you started preparing for this yet, or would you rather not think about it?!

Come and join me on my free online taster session on Sunday 03rd March where I'll be chatting about how Hypnobirthing prepares your mind as well as understanding what your body does in childbirth. There's also 10% off the price of my full course for anyone attending!

All my 5 star reviews ⭐️ and positive birth stories (yes, there are positive birth stories out there!!) are on my website, just drop me an email on [email protected] to book your space.

Looking forward to chatting! 💜 Katie x

💜✨️New Guest Blog Post!✨️💜

The lovely Kimberley from South Coast Placenta South Coast Placenta has kindly put together an interesting and useful introduction to placenta encapsulation over on my website blog.

If you've never considered this before, I'd take a look as Kimberley goes into detail about the process, the science of what is actually in your placenta, and lots more! (Fascinating stuff!)

Just head to www.heavenlyhypnobirthing.co.uk and select 'Blog' to find out more 😊💜

Great news! 😊💜 Transforming your birth space into somewhere more relaxing and less clinical can really aid birth hormones!

💜✨️ New Testimonial/Birth Story! ✨️💜

I loved teaching these amazing second time parents, Louise & Paul, and birth partner Gwen 🥰 Louise explained that they wanted to feel far more in control this time, as their first experience had been a difficult one.

It was amazing to see the transformation over the weeks that we met, and by the end of the course, they were feeling far more positive about meeting their little boy 😊💜 To hear how well Louise did is fantastic, what an absolute powerhouse! ✨️

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Is 2024 going to be a big year for you?
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Whether you'll be welcoming your first, second or fifth babe into the world, join me on my FREE January taster session to find out more about how hypnobirthing can massively help you to prepare for one of the biggest events of your life - not just on a practical level, but helping you to get your head in the right place too!

If you'd like to feel calm, prepared, excited and informed (my clients actual words 💗), then you've got nothing to lose by finding out more!

DM to book on, or drop me an email 😊
(Disclaimer: No swinging pocket watches or mind control involved, promise 😁)

Thank you to each and every person who has supported my business in 2023! This has been the busiest year ever for me, I'm so grateful for the privilege of being part of your pregnancy and often post partum journey also 😊💜 ✨️

I have more plans in the pipeline for 2024! I'm looking forward to developing my business further and supporting more families during this incredible chapter in their lives 💗🥰

Here's hoping you all have a lovely Christmas break! 🎄 ☃️🥳✨️

This is what it's all about, my 'why I do what I do' 🥰💜🥹

Thank you so much, Kate & Jake, for your lovely card. Your words mean the world 💜

✨️New Guest Blog Post!✨️

If you've been thinking of ways to capture your pregnancy journey, have you considered pregnancy casting? It's a beautiful way to capture the amazing transformation your body goes through when pregnant!

The lovely Laura from Laura's Treasured Prints shares her process in the latest blog post on my website (link in bio ⬆️)

Laura offers a range of bespoke casting and jewellery options, based in her studio in Shirley, Southampton - do check out her Facebook for more details 😊💗

✨️💗Win a Hypnobirthing Workshop!💗✨️

I'm so excited to be offering one lucky person and their birth partner/s the chance to win a Hypnobirthing Workshop with me! 😊✨️

I rarely do anything like this; but meeting you all in person at the upcoming Bump, Baby and Child Show next weekend is such a lovely opportunity to give something back. You'll need to pop along to see me on my stand where you can get all the details on the workshop and how to enter! Yes, this is a show exclusive folks!

✨️If you know you will be having an elective Caesarean birth, then of course your prize would be the Positive Caesarean Workshop!✨️

After the show, follow me on my socials to find out if you got lucky!
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💜✨️Not only that, but as a show exclusive, I'm offering 10% off my courses! 😊 Come along and have a chat all about how hypnobirthing can help prepare you for parenthood ✨️💜 See you there! (Entrance is Free!)

Not long now! Come and find me to have a chat about all things birth! 😊💜

Introducing Katie from Heavenly Hypnobirthing who will be joining us again at our Southampton Bump, Baby & Child Show

Katie is a qualified Hypnobirthing Instructor and volunteer Breastfeeding Peer Supporter based in Bursledon and covering South Hampshire. She has experienced first hand the transformative power of hypnobirthing when birthing her two young children, and now absolutely loves to see her client's transform from fearful to excited! She currently offers a range of private courses for both you and your birth partner(s), which means Katie gives a lot of time to devote to answering your specific queries and the courses can be adapted to you individually.
Katie is also involved with the local Maternity Voices Partnership (Southampton & South West Hampshire), helping to shape maternity care in the local area. For more info visit her page

Book free entry tickets to join us at this event - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/little-pickles-markets/e-lgjxjy

💗✨Little Pickles ️Bump, Baby & Child Show✨️💗

I'm so looking forward to this! 🥰 Come along to the Double Tree by Hilton, Southampton on the 22nd October and meet me and loads of amazing local businesses!

I'll be running a free short taster session on the day (time TBC), and visit me on my stand to enter into an Exclusive Competition 💗✨️

Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Really looking forward to this upcoming event! 😊💕 More details to follow soon 💜

🤰🏽 We are SUPER EXCITED to be hosting our very first ‘Pregnancy Wellness Event’ 🤰🏽

📆 Thursday 22nd June
⏰ 5.30pm-7.30pm
💰 Free!
📍 Places Leisure Eastleigh
📱 https://pfpleisure-pochub.org/LhWeb/en-gb/Members/Bookings

Come and explore our wellness market, workshops & sessions for you and your partner, including hypnobirthing, ask the midwife and more …. ❤️