Positive Birth Story: Planned Homebirth turned Caesarean
About me
Meet the founder of Blooming Births Hypnobirthing
Hey, I'm Emma
Hypnobirthing specialist, mother of two and the founder of Blooming Births.
I'm so pleased that you've found me!​​​
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I've been exactly where you are now and let me tell you, discovering Hypnobirthing was the single biggest factor in achieving my empowering second birth.
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I've been working with families across the North East since 2022, supporting them to feel confident, calm and totally empowered for their baby's birth.
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I've developed my unique antenatal courses after years of extensive training, having worked alongside some of the UKs leading Hypnotherapists, doulas, doctors and midwives.​​
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I believe that giving birth is so much more than simply 'one day' or something to 'get through'.
Giving birth is a profound, life changing experience, which stays with us forever.
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My own two births have certainly helped shape me into the woman, mother and teacher I am today.
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My Birth Stories
Before the birth of my first son, I was absolutely that person who heard the word Hypnobirthing and dismissed it as hippy nonsense.
I didn't bother booking a Hypnobirthing course - or any other antenatal course for that matter. Honestly, I didn't see what difference a course would make to my experience or my birth...
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The birth of my first son was nothing like I had imagined.
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At 41 weeks, I had an induction of labour.
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What followed was an intense birth with lots of medical interventions and an experience where I was left feeling really vulnerable and out of control.​
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This had a profound impact on my mental health postnatally. I suffered with anxiety and couldn't quite fathom how my birth had gone so 'wrong'.
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I love my son but I knew there had to be another way...
My second birth was world's apart...
During my second pregnancy, I knew I wanted so much more from my birth. I wanted a birth that would leave me feeling strong, empowered and more confident.
I found a local Hypnobirthing teacher and invested in a course.
This was nothing short of life changing.
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I felt so confident, I planned a homebirth. I trusted that my baby would come when my baby was ready and felt able to fully surrender to the process.
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At 40 weeks, I went into labour naturally and had the most empowering water birth just a few hours later!
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Giving birth to my son in this way, fully in my own power, was the most incredible experience. Holding him for the first time ignited a passion and fire in my belly for Hypnobirthing.
When I'm not teaching, you'll find me baking, running around after my two boys, curled up with a good book or down by the sea.
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I'm not your typical 'hippy' kind of Hypnobirthing teacher - you wont find tarot cards, crystals or incense at any of my courses. My style is much more down to earth.
My super power is being able to put people at ease.
I'll always welcome you with a warm smile, a hot cup of tea and even a cuddle if you need one.​
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I'm a true nurturer and host at heart.​
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I absolutely love adding in all those special little touches to everything that I do! I want my courses and classes to feel like a truly gorgeous experience too.
I don't care how you give birth.
I'm not anti-drugs, anti-intervention or anti-anything when it comes to birth and I am very clear that I support all births.
From homebirths, to hospital births and c-sections, I've designed my unique antenatal courses to give you all of the tools you need to have a positive birth experience no matter what.
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There are so many situations during labour where having techniques to stay relaxed is beneficial; if labour starts at home, traveling in the car to hospital and even when you're waiting to be assessed.
Similarly, if birth doesn't go to plan, knowing that you have powerful hypnobirthing tools with you each step of the way can be a huge source of comfort.
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Our Courses
Gosforth - Newcastle
Expert led weekend antenatal courses delivered in small intimate groups. Make friends and prepare for your positive birth together.
Gosforth - Newcastle
Spend time nurturing your own wellbeing and preparing for your calm birth at one of our afternoon pregnancy retreats.
Online or in person
Fully bespoke antenatal courses expertly tailored to meet your needs. These 121 courses are delivered in the comfort of your home.