Hello World Hypnobirthing

19/03/2026

Parents to be - get your stork walk booked...👇

Maternity Parent Education Home > Maternity Services > Maternity Parent Education Parent Education sessions At Airedale NHS Foundation Trust we believe that every woman and family booked to receive maternity care through our Trust should expect a high standard of antenatal education as it is an impo...

18/03/2026

Feb birth stats from Airedale Hospital 🥰

If your baby is one of these - congratulations and I hope you are getting some sleep! 😯

These stats are really important to understand as it shows you how the hospital is supporting choice and birth preferences - watch the video to find out more.🎬

17/03/2026

Pregnancy Relaxation Classes 💕💞

Mums to be - these classes are just for you!

What are they and why do they help?

12/03/2026

Pregnancy Relaxation Classes pay as you go places now open for bookings....

https://helloworldhypnobirthing.co.uk/product/pregnancy-relaxation-pay-as-you-go/

11/03/2026

*NEW* Pregnancy Relaxation Classes

📅 Sundays
🕖7pm - 8pm
🏛️ Balanced Life Physiotherapy, High Corn Mill, Skipton

6 week block booking now live - classes start Sunday 12th April. PAYG spaces going live tomorrow.

https://helloworldhypnobirthing.co.uk/product/pregnancy-relaxation-6-week-block/

Take a moment to pause, breathe, and connect with your baby. 🤰

My pregnancy relaxation classes are a gentle, supportive space where you can step away from the busyness of everyday life and focus on your wellbeing. Each session is designed to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to your body and your baby as you prepare for labour and birth.

Each class includes a blend of relaxation, learning, and connection:
1. Guided Meditation
2. Positive Affirmations
3. Breathwork for pregnancy and birth
4. Weekly birth topic
5. Cuppa and the chance to meet other parents to be

Book your place: https://helloworldhypnobirthing.co.uk/product/pregnancy-relaxation-6-week-block/

05/03/2026

So what are hypnobirthing techniques? 🤔

🧘‍♀️ Breathing techniques – Not just any old deep breaths! We’re talking specific rhythms to help you stay calm, ride those waves (a.k.a. contractions!), and even breathe your baby down gently. Magic? Nope — just science + practice.

🎧 Relaxation & visualisation – Think guided tracks, calming music, and picturing yourself on a beach instead of in a hospital room. Your mind is powerful, and it totally affects how your body responds during birth.

🗣️ Positive affirmations – Sounds cheesy, but repeating things like “My body knows how to birth my baby” works wonders. It helps rewire the fear we’ve been taught to feel about birth.

🧠 Understanding birth physiology – Knowledge = power. Hypnobirthing gives you a deep understanding of what your body is actually doing, so you can work with it, not against it.

👫 Birth partner involvement – Yep, they’ve got a job too! Hypnobirthing gives partners tools to support, advocate, and keep you in your calm zone.

It's not about having a “perfect birth” – it's about feeling prepared, informed and empowered, whatever path your birth takes. 💕

If you're pregnant (or know someone who is), hypnobirthing might just be the confidence boost you're looking for.

Why not share this post and spread the word!
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04/03/2026

🎆£50 COURSE DISCOUNT!🎆

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY! 🎂🎁💐

So I'm dropping a big £50 birthday discount on my group course starting next Weds!

📅 When: Wednesdays 11th, 18th, 25th and 1st April
📍 Where: Skipton Therapy & Wellbeing
⌚Time: 6.30pm

If you book your place on this course today, tomorrow or Friday I'm knocking £50 off the course fee. 💷

Book your place: https://helloworldhypnobirthing.co.uk/hypnobirthing.../

02/03/2026

Pregnancy yoga 🧘‍♀️

The ultimate mind/body preparation.

Why do I love pregnancy yoga for my clients? Here are 4 quick reasons.......

1. It helps calm the mind which in turn lowers stress and anxiety.

2. It makes you feel more positive, confident and empowered in your body.

3. Yoga exercises build strength and stamina in those muscles you need for labour and birth.

4. It helps you to connect with your body's instincts and prepare your mind for the physical and emotional changes in labour and birth.

If anyone needs a local recommendation let me know, I have a great local Pregnancy Yoga friend 🧡

01/03/2026

Why antenatal classes are important 📖

With so much to prepare for when expecting a baby, antenatal classes can easily be overlooked — but they’re one of the most valuable things you can do. 💡

These classes aren’t just about labour techniques. They provide essential information, emotional support, and practical advice to help you feel more confident as you approach birth and parenthood.

Here’s why they matter:

1. Knowledge builds confidence 💪
Understanding what to expect during labour, delivery, and those first days with a newborn can ease fears and help you feel more in control.

2. Support for birth partners 👭
Partners are encouraged to take part too, learning how to support you effectively and be involved in the whole experience.

3. Connect with others 💞
You’ll meet other expectant parents going through the same journey — many people form lasting friendships and support circles this way.

4. Realistic preparation 📚
Whether you have a birth plan or are keeping your options open, antenatal classes help you prepare for different outcomes and adapt calmly if plans change.

5. Life after birth 👶
Most classes also cover baby care, feeding, sleep, emotional changes, and relationship shifts — giving you a better idea of what’s to come once you’re home.

6. Ask anything ❓
There’s no such thing as a silly question — and chances are, someone else is wondering the same thing!

7. Mental wellbeing 🙋🏽‍♀️
Classes often touch on postnatal mental health, helping you spot signs early and know where to get support if needed.

Whether it’s your first baby or not, antenatal classes help you feel informed, supported, and less alone.

👇 Tag someone expecting or share your experience below! 👇🏾



Check out the courses I offer:

Offering Online Hypnobirthing courses in Skipton as well as private and group Courses for parents in Skipton, Ilkley and surrounding areas

26/02/2026

Why Your Birth Environment Matters 🌿

Let’s talk about something so important — your birth environment 💫

The space you give birth in isn’t just about where you are — it’s about how you feel. Here’s why it matters so much:

✨ 1. Calm space = calm body.
When you feel safe, supported, and relaxed, your body releases all the lovely birthing hormones (like oxytocin!) that help labour flow more smoothly. Soft lighting, soothing sounds, and people who make you feel good can make all the difference.

💗 2. Supportive surroundings = smoother birth.
Whether you’re at home, in a birth centre, or in hospital, the right environment helps you stay in control and comfortable. Think: freedom to move, low voices, gentle encouragement, and a sense of safety.

👶 3. Peaceful space = beautiful bonding.
A calm birth space helps you and your baby connect straight away — those first cuddles, that first feed, that deep sense of love and calm. It all starts with the environment you create.

So remember, you have power over your birth space. Dim the lights, bring your favourite playlist, and surround yourself with people who help you feel calm and confident. 🌸

You’ve got this ✨💪

25/02/2026

🤰✨Midweek Magic✨🤰

“I attended Charlotte’s hypnobirthing sessions, right up until I was admitted to hospital prior to giving birth.

My pregnancy went really well until I was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, and following this I was induced at 37 weeks, prior to giving birth.

This was my first child, so I took all the advice I could get. Charlotte provided loads of hints and tricks in terms of making the environment as pleasant and comfortable as possible – I did exactly that. I created a playlist, printed some photos and positive quotes which were swiftly stuck on the walls, and the room even had mood lighting – sorted!

As my labour really got going, I was determined to use the breathing techniques we learned during the sessions. I was breathing through my ‘surges’ and had the tens machine on my back. This, along with the breathing techniques, was all I needed until the end of the labour, when I gave in to gas and air.

I won’t ever say that labour was easy, it wasn’t. It was a challenging 9 hours from start to finish with plenty of pushing and listening to great advice from the midwives. I’m absolutely certain, though, that the techniques Charlotte taught me made the experience much more personal, and a lot more comfortable than if I’d have gone into the experience relatively blind.

Our daughter is now a year old and she’s growing up fast, but my husband and I will be forever grateful for the help and support we received from Charlotte before she was born”.

25/02/2026

The wonderful Candy @ Pebble Hypnotherapy ❤️