Hypnobirthing is transforming the way women experience pregnancy, labour and early motherhood. At Mindful Moments Therapies, Phiona offers a personalised hypnobirthing approach that blends hypnotherapy, mindful breathwork and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) to help you prepare for a calm and confident birth. Whether you are looking to release fears, understand the birthing process, or find natural ways to support your body and mind, hypnobirthing offers powerful tools for every stage of your journey. This gentle yet effective method draws on ancient traditions of birth support. It combines them with modern relaxation and mindset techniques, so you can approach childbirth feeling informed, empowered and at ease.

Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most profound experiences in a woman’s life. For centuries, women have sought ways to prepare their minds, bodies, and spirits for the journey of childbirth.  Hypnobirthing is one such approach that is transforming the way women experience pregnancy, labour and beyond.

What is Hypnobirthing and How Does it Work?

Hypnobirthing is a mindful birth preparation method that combines relaxation, visualisation and breathing techniques to help expectant mothers experience a calm and confident birth. It focuses on creating a positive mental state, where fear and tension are reduced, allowing the body to work naturally and efficiently during labour.

Through guided exercises, mothers learn to harness the power of the mind to influence the body, making labour smoother and often more comfortable. This approach is grounded in both science and psychology. When the body is in a relaxed state, it releases oxytocin and endorphins, the natural hormones that support birth without fear. By contrast, anxiety can cause the release of adrenaline, which can slow labour. Hypnobirthing techniques help mothers shift towards a state of calm, making it one of the most effective pregnancy relaxation methods available today.

Hypnobirthing Can Help You:

Reduce anxiety and fear of birth

Shorten the first stage of labour

Lower the need for medical pain relief

Improve focus and control during contractions

Support a faster postpartum recovery

Bespoke Hypnobirthing with Hypnotherapy, Breathwork and EFT

Every woman’s pregnancy journey is unique, which is why Phiona offers tailored hypnobirthing support at Mindful Moments Therapies. By blending hypnotherapy, mindful breathwork and emotional freedom techniques for pregnancy (EFT),  creating a bespoke package designed around your needs and preferences. This approach is not only about teaching techniques, but about giving you tools that align with your personal circumstances, your hopes for birth and your overall wellbeing.

Releasing fears with hypnotherapy

Many women carry subconscious fears about childbirth, often shaped by negative stories or past experiences. Hypnotherapy gently helps to uncover and release these fears, replacing them with empowering beliefs that support a calm and confident birth.

The History of Birth Support from Ancient Traditions to Today

While hypnobirthing feels modern, the principles behind it are ancient. For thousands of years, communities practised forms of mindful pregnancy without calling them by that name. Birth was supported by women who had lived experience, the elders of the village, tribe or clan, who passed down knowledge and reassurance to younger women.

How elders prepared young women for birth

In traditional societies, pregnancy relaxation methods often involved storytelling, rhythmic chants, massage, herbal remedies and guided breathing. These practices were all aimed at creating birth without fear, ensuring the mother felt supported and safe.

The Science Behind Hypnobirthing

Hypnobirthing is not just a set of feel-good techniques; it is supported by scientific research. Studies published in respected journals have shown that hypnobirthing can lead to shorter first stages of labour, reduce the need for medical pain relief, and increase overall satisfaction with the birth experience.

Research into relaxation-based birth preparation has found that mothers who practise these methods often report feeling more in control and less anxious. This is because hypnobirthing works with the body’s natural physiology, reducing the fight-or-flight response and promoting the release of oxytocin and endorphins, the very hormones that make birth more efficient and comfortable. For many women, the combination of relaxation, breathwork, and positive suggestion helps them approach birth with confidence and trust.

How Hypnobirthing Fits with Medical Care

One of the most common misconceptions about hypnobirthing is that it opposes medical intervention or is only suitable for natural, unmedicated births. In reality, hypnobirthing is a flexible and supportive approach that works in harmony with medical care, whether you are planning a home birth, a hospital delivery, or a birth centre experience.

Hypnobirthing equips you with tools to remain calm, focused, and in control, no matter the circumstances or setting. This is especially important in hospitals, where the environment can sometimes feel clinical or overwhelming. By using breathwork, relaxation, and positive visualisation, you can create an internal sanctuary of calm that helps manage stress and anxiety, even amid medical interventions.

For example, if you have a planned caesarean, hypnobirthing can help prepare your mind and body beforehand, reducing fear and promoting relaxation before, during, and after the procedure. Many women who have undergone caesareans with hypnobirthing techniques report a more peaceful experience and faster emotional recovery.

Similarly, if induction of labour becomes necessary, hypnobirthing techniques assist in maintaining a calm, confident mindset, helping you feel less overwhelmed and more engaged in your birthing journey. The breathwork and relaxation methods can also help ease discomfort during contractions and reduce the perception of pain.

Importantly, hypnobirthing does not reject medical advice or assistance. Instead, it encourages informed choice and collaboration with your healthcare team. When you feel calm and centred, you are better able to communicate your wishes clearly and participate actively in decisions about your care. This partnership between mind, body, and medical professionals often leads to better birth outcomes and a more positive overall experience.

Whether you choose an entirely natural birth or require medical interventions, hypnobirthing offers you personalised strategies to navigate the process with resilience and empowerment. This inclusive approach ensures that every woman can benefit from mindful birth preparation, regardless of her individual circumstances or birth plan.

Partner Involvement in Hypnobirthing

While hypnobirthing offers valuable tools for the mother, it is also a method that can actively involve the birth partner. Many couples find that learning these techniques together strengthens their connection and gives the partner a meaningful role during labour.

Phiona teaches birth partners how to guide breathing patterns, offer supportive language, and create a calm birth environment. Whether it is using touch to aid relaxation or reminding the mother of her visualisations, a partner’s involvement can make a profound difference. This shared preparation often helps both mother and partner feel more confident and united in the birthing experience.

Hypnobirthing in Hampshire UK 

If you are looking for hypnobirthing in Havant or the surrounding areas. Mindful Moments Therapies offers tailored programmes that combine hypnotherapy, breathwork, and EFT to suit your individual needs. Whether you are local to Havant or nearby areas, you can access personalised one-to-one sessions or join small mindful pregnancy workshops designed to prepare you for a calm and confident birth. Phiona also offers online sessions for those located further afield. Location-specific support ensures you receive guidance that fits with your chosen birth setting, whether it’s your local hospital, a birthing centre, or your own home.

Ongoing support through pregnancy and postpartum

Phiona believes support should not stop at the birth. That’s why Phiona offers guidance and tools you can continue to use in early motherhood. Whether you want to refresh your relaxation techniques or explore new mindfulness practices, and is here to help you navigate this transformative time.

Every woman deserves to feel calm, supported and empowered during pregnancy, labour and beyond. Hypnobirthing with Phiona offers more than just relaxation techniques; it is a complete, tailored approach to preparing your mind and body for birth. By combining hypnotherapy, breathwork and EFT, creating a personalised programme that addresses your unique needs, helps release fears, and gives you the tools to welcome your baby with confidence.

Whether you are a first-time mother or have given birth before, hypnobirthing can make a real difference to how you feel and experience this life-changing journey. From understanding the natural process of birth to learning effective coping strategies, you will gain knowledge, practical skills and the reassurance that you are supported every step of the way.

If you are ready to prepare for a positive and mindful birth experience, Phiona invites you to get in touch. Book your personalised hypnobirthing sessions and take the first step towards a calm, confident and empowering birth.

Experience a calmer, more confident birth with your comprehensive hypnobirthing programme in Havant, Hampshire, the surrounding areas, and online. 

Individuals £675

Couples or birthing companions £843.75

Groups (Minumum three couples, Maximum six couples) £717.75 per couple

Payment plans upon request

Whats included:

What’s Included in the Course

When you enrol, you’ll receive everything you need to practise at home and fully prepare for your birth:

Three 3-hour sessions covering the complete hypnobirthing curriculum.

The Mindful Mama Birthing Programme manual to guide your practice between sessions.

Hypnobirthing MP3s for deep relaxation and mindset training.

Online support  until the birth and three 30 minute support sessions postpartum.