Hypnobirthing Classes
in Fareham, Hampshire
Helping you meet your birth with calm, control and quiet confidence, in person across Hampshire or online.
A calmer, more confident birth
Hypnobirthing helps you meet the biggest day of your life with calm, control and quiet confidence, in person across Hampshire or online, wherever you are.
Over 23 years of care · Practice of the Year 2025 · Hundreds of five-star reviews
Birth can be a beautiful, positive experience
Bringing a child into the world is one of life's most profound moments. Yet so many parents arrive at it carrying fear, tension and stories of how hard it "has to" be.
Hypnobirthing gently changes that. It is a birthing method that helps you embrace the journey with confidence, calm and a real sense of control. The focus is simple: the connection between mind and body, deep relaxation, and the quiet belief that your birth can be a positive one.
A holistic, gentle method built on five ideas
Easibirthing® combines self-hypnosis, deep relaxation and the power of positive visualisation. It rests on a simple truth: birth is a natural process, and when body and mind work together, it can feel calmer and more empowering.
Relaxation
Reach a state of deep calm through self-hypnosis, breathing and visualisation, easing the tension that can make labour harder.
Positive affirmations
Gently replace fear and anxiety with trust and confidence in your body and what it is designed to do.
Education
Understand the birthing process, your body and your options, so you can make informed choices with confidence.
Support
Bring your birth partner fully into the experience, creating a warm, reassuring environment around you.
Natural techniques
Learn natural comfort and relaxation techniques that sit comfortably alongside medical care whenever it is needed.
Your Easibirthing® experience
Classes are for expectant parents and usually run over five sessions, each lasting around 90 minutes. Together we move through relaxation exercises and the art of self-hypnosis, so you can work with your body's natural rhythms rather than against them.
- Five gentle sessions, around 90 minutes each
- Starting from about 20 weeks, weekly or fortnightly as you prefer
- Your own hypnosis recording to listen to between sessions
- Your birth partner included, learning how to create a calm space and advocate for you
By the end, deep relaxation feels natural, and you have a toolkit you can carry into the birthing room.
The benefits of Easibirthing®
Greater comfort
Deep relaxation and self-hypnosis can help you manage discomfort and stay calmer through labour.
Lower stress
Learn to ease anxiety and fear, which many parents find helps the whole experience flow more smoothly.
Feeling in control
Be actively involved, make informed decisions and communicate clearly with your care team.
A positive experience
Many parents describe a more serene, positive birth, which can support an easier postpartum period.
Every birth is different, and hypnobirthing works alongside the care of your midwife and medical team, never in place of it. We will always encourage you to follow the guidance of your healthcare providers.
A calm role for your birth partner
Easibirthing® gives your partner something real to do. They learn how to create a tranquil, reassuring environment, how to support you emotionally and physically, and how to speak up on your behalf when it matters.
It turns birth into something you move through together, as a team.
Hypnobirthing questions, answered
When should I start hypnobirthing classes?
Most parents begin at around 20 weeks. That gives comfortable time to move through the five sessions, weekly or fortnightly, and to practise before your due date.
Do I have to give birth without pain relief?
Not at all. Easibirthing® teaches natural relaxation and comfort techniques, and these sit comfortably alongside medical pain relief and interventions whenever you want or need them. It is about having options and feeling in control, not ruling anything out.
Can my partner take part?
Yes, and we warmly encourage it. Your birth partner learns how to help create a calm environment, support you throughout, and advocate for your wishes.
Is it available online?
Yes. We offer Easibirthing® in person at our Fareham and Southampton practices, and online across the UK, so you can take part from the comfort of home.
Does hypnobirthing replace my midwife or hospital care?
No. Hypnobirthing complements your medical care. You stay fully supported by your midwife, doctor and hospital team throughout, and we always encourage you to follow their guidance.
Take control of your birth
Start with a free, no-pressure consultation. A relaxed, confidential chat, a chance to ask anything and see if we are the right fit. There is nothing to lose, and a calmer birth to gain.
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