Mellow Births Hypnobirthing

21/04/2026

Wonderful news 🎉

13/04/2026

Everyone celebrating the return of “One Born Every Minute”… but honestly? That’s not great news for people preparing for birth in my opinion.

It’s reality TV, it's absolutely not a birth education.

Every episode is edited to show the most dramatic moments, the panic, the emergencies, the rushing around and it's been normalised...
And why? Because calm, straightforward births don’t make good television.

But when this is the main way people see birth, it creates a huge problem.

It teaches women that birth is something to fear, that it's inherently dangerous and a medical process. It's not.
When we watch this, our brain takes those images in, and when we go into labour, our brains expect danger, stress and therefore our hormones rise, which can actually make labour longer and harder.

Birth works best when you feel safe, calm and supported, not when you’re waiting for something to go wrong like the next episode.

So no… the return of this show isn’t exactly helping the next generation prepare for birth, and I don't recommend it in the slightest.

If you’re preparing for birth, protect your mindset.
Watch birth stories that build confidence, not ones made for ratings.

07/04/2026

🩵L I M I T E D A V A I L I B I L I T Y 🩵

I only have 1 space left for a full 12 hour course or 2 spaces left for the short and sweet course between now and June!

Bookings open for July births onwards:

🛖Private 1:1 hypnobirthing course
✌🏻2 course options available
📱Message me for more info

26/03/2026

DUE DATES ARE A BIT OF A SCAM, REALLY 🤷🏻‍♀️

Can we all agree that the phrase “your due date” makes it sound like your baby is going to arrive like an Amazon parcel between 8am–8pm? 📦

Babies do not care about calendars.
They are not sitting there checking the date like,
“Right then, better get my shoes on.”

A due date is really just a guess.
A rough idea.
A polite estimate.
A “somewhere around then, hopefully” kind of situation

Because let’s be honest…
🌸 Children don’t all hit puberty at the same age
🍎 Apples on a tree don’t all ripen on the same day
👶 And babies don’t all decide they’re ready to be born on one exact magical date either

Some babies are early.
Some are late.
Some like to keep everyone humble and make an entrance when absolutely nobody expected it 🙃

Your body and your baby are doing their own thing, in their own time - not following a conveyor belt timeline that society decided on in the 19th century.

So if your due date is creeping closer and you’re getting: “Oooohhh, any signs???” from every man and his dog...

Just remember:
you have not failed because your baby is still cosy.
They’re just not into deadlines
Save this as your reminder that “due” doesn’t mean “late if not here by then.”

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to every incredible mum and mum to be 🩵

Whether you’re growing a baby, holding your little one in your arms, remembering a baby, or supporting someone through their journey into motherhood — today is for you.

At Mellow Births Hypnobirthing we celebrate the strength, love and intuition that mothers carry every single day.

Wishing you a wonderful day with little time for yourself

Love A, 🩵

01/02/2026

H e l l o F e b r u a r y 🩷

A new month to prepare your mind as well as your body for birth.
If you’re due soon and want to feel calmer, more confident and supported, my hypnobirthing courses are open for February bookings 🤍
🗓️Weekday & Weekend Courses available throughout February & March
💰Payment plans available
📍Courses held in Shepton Mallet
🌸2 course options
📲Message or comment if you have any questions

Your birth. Your choices. Your calm. 🫶🏻

Love, A 🌛

29/01/2026

Hypnobirthing isn’t about “hypnosis” — it’s about understanding your body, calming your nervous system and replacing fear with confidence.

When you feel safe and relaxed, your body can do what it’s designed to do 

Hypnobirthing supports you to feel grounded, supported and connected to your baby—before, during and beyond birth 🤍

📍Courses in Shepton Mallet
💰Finance plans available
🗓️Courses available to start in March

28/01/2026

Look at these stats 😍

💜Homebirth Statistics - 2025💜

145 babies born at home, 4.1% Homebirth rate
28 First baby, 117 second baby or more
78 Girls & 67 boys
65 babies born in water at home
94% Breastfed for first feed
Births ranging from 37+4 to 45+2 weeks

Busiest Midwives - births attended:
💐Meadow Team: Jess, 21 births
🌺Orchid Team: Lou, 34 births

Planned homebirth birth outcomes:
🔵Spontaneous vaginal birth 74.4%
🔵Assisted vaginal births 8.1%
🔵Caesarean Section 17.4%

If you are interested in a homebirth please contact the homebirth teams for more information:
MPH : orchidhomebirthteam@somersetft.nhs.uk
YDH : meadow.team@somersetft.nhs.uk

18/01/2026

Hypnobirthing
(noun)
/hip-no-ber-thing/

❌ Not being hypnotised
❌ No clucking like a chicken
❌ No pocket watches, chanting, or “you are getting very sleepy…”

✅ What it actually is:

A gentle, evidence-based approach to birth that helps you feel calm, confident and in control.
We focus on breathing, relaxation, mindset and understanding your body so fear takes a back seat and trust takes the lead
✨ Less fear
✨ More confidence
✨ A calmer mind = a calmer birth

At Mellow Births, hypnobirthing is about feeling supported, informed and empowered whichever type of birth you decide to have. I cannot stress enough how I support all births... Home birth? Amazing! Consultant led birth? Absolutely! C-Section? Perfect!

And yes… you stay fully awake the whole time 😉 No hippy dippy stuff happening here... Just simple birth education and information to help you make informed choices 🙌🏻

💙 Ready to prepare for a calmer, more positive birth?
Bookings are now open for March 2026 births onwards, pop me a DM and we can discuss course dates and answer any questions

17/01/2026

Another little baby added to the ever growing Mellow Births Family 🌙

Congratulations to my lovely hypnobirthing couple. Welcome to parenthood and congratulations again 🫶🏻

15/01/2026

Preparing for birth with calm, confidence and trust 🧘🏻‍♀️

Now taking bookings for hypnobirthing sessions.. spaces are limited message me to book ✨

📍Shepton Mallet
🛖Personal 1:1 courses available
✌🏻2 different course options available
💰Payment plans, cash, card and bank transfer accepted

04/01/2026

Your birth deserves to feel calm, supported and yours 🌿

If you’re pregnant and feeling a mix of excitement, nerves or overwhelmed, hypnobirthing can help you reconnect with your body, your intuition and your confidence.

Throughout the course I will support you to:
✨ Release fear around birth
✨ Learn tools to stay calm and in control
✨ Feel empowered no matter how your birth unfolds
✨ Create a positive, peaceful birth experience
✨ Teach you all the choices and options for birth and discuss them in depth

I offer gentle, personalised hypnobirthing sessions that are just me and the birthing couple — I will support you emotionally, mentally and practically as you prepare to welcome your baby earth side.

Now taking bookings for courses to start in February.. ideal for March births onwards.

📱 Message me to book or ask any questions
⏳Limited spaces available
📍Courses held in Shepton Mallet