Unfortunately, the name ‘hypnobirthing’ can make it sound like something it isn’t – a bit hippy, only for a certain type of person, birth etc. But did you know hypnobirthing is based on science and the fascinating way our bodies are actually designed to give birth? I qualified as a hypnobirthing teacher 7 years ago after my own experiences with hypnobirthing. I was transformed from a someone who was terrified about the prospect of giving birth, to being genuinely excited ab

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