27/04/2026
Before doing the hypnobirthing course. I was honestly terrified of giving birth. As an older mum Iād spent years hearing other peopleās horror stories, which really shaped how I felt about it.
I had already started considering a planned caesarean after speaking with my midwife, as I felt a more controlled environment would help me prepare mentally rather than facing the uncertainty of labour. However, I was still worried because it is major surgery. The sessions I did with Aimee helped me feel much more confident in choosing an elective caesarean and gave me the information I needed to make a truly informed decision.
Once I had made the decision, I felt a real weight lift. I had been concerned about other peopleās opinions and whether I was doing the right thing, but afterwards I felt much more settled and reassured in my choice.
Naturally, I still felt a little apprehensive in the days leading up to the birth, but nowhere near how I think I would have felt if I hadnāt completed Aimeeās course.
The atmosphere on the day of my caesarean was calm and very positive. I was in and out within an hour with no complications, and it really was the best experience I could have hoped for. It felt like a very controlled environment, which was exactly what I needed. All of the staff were lovely, and it helped so much knowing beforehand that there would be quite a few people in the room. Without that preparation, I think it could have felt overwhelming, but instead we knew exactly what to expect and there was no panic.
I used the breathing techniques throughout, as well as the labour comb, which helped me stay relaxed and focused during the procedure. I definitely felt involved and reassured the whole time.
When my baby was born, I felt an overwhelming sense of relief and happiness. Everything had gone exactly as planned, and it was such a calm and positive experience compared to what I had expected birth might feel like before doing the course.