Hypnobirthing at The Portland
Group Courses
About the Course:
Located within the practice of renowned Obstetrician, Miss Claire Mellon & Associates at The Portland Hospital, London, this consistently 5-star rated, Obstetrician-approved, practical Group Course runs in small groups with a maximum of 5 couples from the the comfort of the exclusive Wellness Space Clinic.
Learning with Elise equips you and your Birth Partner with all of the knowledge about what will be happening in both your body and your mind during labour.
Once you have this understanding, you will learn lots of effective techniques, all of which are grounded in logic and science, which enable you to work with your body on the big day.
If you are ready to feel calm, confident and really ready for birth, this is the birth preparation course that will empower you with the knowledge and tools to get there!
What is included?
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A full hypnobirthing & birth preparation course with Doula & Hypnobirthing Specialist, Elise Tobias
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Full access to Elise's Album of Audio Hypnobirthing tracks
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60 page Birth Bubble Course Workbook
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A bespoke Essential Oil aromatherapy blend for your relaxation in pregnancy & in labour
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Exclusive Post-Course Masterclass Videos to supplement your learning covering;
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All your Pain Relief Options
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Understanding Induction of Labour
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How to write your Birth Preferences ("Birth Plans")
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Follow-Up Group emails following each session and access to additional resources and exclusive discounts with recommended services / products.
What will we learn?
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What Hypnobirthing Is / Isn't and an Overview of all Topics Covered
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How the Uterus works in Labour and the Mechanics of Birth
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Where Fear of Labour and Birth comes from and How to Release it
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The Role of Adrenaline
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The Power of Positive Affirmations and How to Use them
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The Birth Hormones (Oxytocin & Endorphins) and How to Produce them in Bucketloads!
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Active Birth Positions: the Power of Movement
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Guided Relaxations (which you will use in the rest of your Pregnancy & during Labour)
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Breathing Techniques to use during Pregnancy, Labour & Beyond
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Massage and Comfort Measures for Labour
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Creating a Fabulous Birth Environment
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Packing your Birth Bag!
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The Important Role of the Birth Partner - covering everything your birth partner can do to support you, at every step of the way
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Writing your Birth Preferences (aka Birth Plan)
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Making Informed Decisions
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Due Dates and Induction
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The Onset of Labour: What to Expect and How to Work with Your Body in Labour
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Established Labour and Transition
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The "Pushing" or Second Stage of labour: What's Happening and How to Best Work with your body
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How to Navigate any Unexpected Turns
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The Golden Hour after Baby is Born
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Relaxations for Increased Confidence & Fear Release
Location:
212 Great Portland Street
4th Floor, The Portland Consulting Rooms
Miss Claire Mellon & Associates
W1W 5QN
Course Options:
Elise is at The Portland's Wellness Space clinic on Fridays & Saturday mornings
Group courses are available to join either on:
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Friday mornings (3 x 2 hour sessions)
or
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Saturday mornings (2 x 3 hour sessions)
Fees:
£395 per couple (inclusive of all teaching, materials and support as listed above)
Upon booking you will receive a confirmation email and a download link for your audio
MP3s to begin listening to ahead of the course.
Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
This is a full hypnobirthing and birth preparation course, suitable from 20 weeks of pregnancy - 35 weeks.
If you will be significantly outside of this timeframe at the time of the course, please contact Elise
prior to booking to ensure you are booked on to the most suitable course for you and your needs.
