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Voted the Most Empowering Hypnobirthing provider 2024 North East England by Lux Life Magazine
Interactive, fun and engaging antenatal courses, covering a wide range of essential birth and postnatal topics
5* rated bespoke birth prep delivered in intimate, friendly groups in Gosforth
Supported over 200 families to feel empowered for birth and recommended by 100% of parents
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The 5* Blooming Births Antenatal Course is everything you need.
If you want an antenatal course that will cover everything you need to know for birth, plus give you all of the practical tools you need to stay calm during labour, this is the course for you.
Our multi award-winning course combines evidence based antenatal education, powerful Hypnobirthing and nurturing mindfulness, helping to prepare both your mind and body for birth.
If you want an antenatal course that will help you and your birthing partner to feel more confident, if you want to know all of your options for birth and you want the tools to support your postnatal recovery, this is the course for you.
Over the last three years, we've supported over 200 families to feel empowered for birth.
Our Group antenatal courses are a nurturing and intimate experience, offering you the chance to meet a friendly group of local expectant parents.
Held over 2 relaxed weekend sessions, you'll find our award winning courses at the beautiful Gosforth Garden Village Association.
Join us and other parents to be for a truly empowering antenatal course, leaving you feeling totally ready for your baby's birth and beyond.
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Hypnobirthing has been proven to reduce stress, build confidence and promote a calmer birthing experience for both mother & baby.
Let go of fear, step into confidence
You’re about to embark on one of the most incredible journeys of your life—the birth of your baby. Imagine how it would feel to step into birth feeling confident, calm, and fully in control…
Rooted in evidence based antenatal education, empowering mindfulness and hypnobirthing practices, the Award Winning Blooming Births Antenatal Course is everything you need.
Perhaps you’re a first-time mother who wants to finally ditch the fear and feel more confident for birth?
Perhaps you want something 'more' than a standard antenatal course that will not only give you all the knowledge you need, but also support you to emotionally prepare for birth?
Perhaps you had a difficult first birth and know you want to feel more empowered this time around?
Our nurturing antenatal courses have been designed with all of this in mind.
The techniques we teach have been proven to reduce stress, build confidence and foster a deep connection between mother and baby, supporting you to feel totally empowered for birth.
On a course with us you'll gain all of the knowledge you need for birth plus gain all of the practical tools you need to stay calm and relaxed during labour.
The tools we teach can also be used in the early days of breastfeeding, to help with your postnatal recovery and to boost your emotional wellbeing.
We’re here for you each step of the way, supporting you to feel nurtured, informed, and totally ready for your baby's birth.
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What's included?
Your course includes
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An 8 hour antenatal course, spread over 2 relaxed weekend sessions at Gosforth Garden Village Association
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The chance to submit any questions or worries you have before your course begins. This allows us to get to work on tailoring the sessions to meet your needs
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Attendance for both you and your birthing partner on the course
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Complimentary refreshments and light bites throughout the course, including a glass of nosecco on arrival, a range of organic herbal teas & coffee, and delicious cake. All dietary requirements and allergies are catered for
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An interactive Hypnobirthing course workbook, a comprehensive birth plan guide and a fourth trimester handbook (worth over £20)
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Additional learning materials, handouts and access to our extensive online resource hub which includes a collection of evidence based birth articles, postnatal and newborn resources to support you
PLUS THESE BONUSES!
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A luxury pregnancy gift bag brimming with thoughtful hand picked treats, including birth affirmation cards and a gorgeous aromatherapy roll on from Take Five Aromatherapy
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A collection of powerful Hypnobirthing MP3 tracks for you to download
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Access to a supportive group chat so you can keep in touch with the other parents from the course
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Free dedicated ongoing support right up until your baby's birth
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Exclusive client discounts on our pregnancy retreats and pregnancy relaxation classes
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10% discount on all Maternity and Newborn photoshoot packages with Julia Mar Photograph
What will I learn?
Our interactive group courses are full birth preparation, covering a wide range of essential birth and postnatal topics.
Although courses are individually tailored to the parents attending, here's the key topics we tend to cover:
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The impact of fear has on birth and practical tools to reduce this fear, helping you to give birth more comfortably and more easily
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Calming techniques designed to reduce anxiety and build your confidence for birth
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What to expect during labour, including the science behind birth, the different phases of labour, birthing hormones, active birthing positions and when to call your midwife
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How to manage contractions using a variety of simple yet powerful massage, breathing and Hypnobirthing techniques, all designed to keep you calm and relaxed during labour
You'll learn how to adapt these tools for all situations and gain the knowledge you need on all of your pain relief options for birth
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Supportive and practical tips for your birthing partner, giving them all of the tools they need to play an active role in your birth
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How to manage common medical interventions and knowledge on how to have a positive experience regardless of how birth actually happens
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Expert guidance on all of your options for birth, your birth rights, how to make informed decisions and detailed steps of how to write your birth plans
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How to plan for a healing fourth trimester, whilst supporting your emotional, physical and mental wellbeing
Plus lots and lots more!
Most people choose to join an antenatal course with us between 16 - 34 weeks pregnancy, but it's rarely too late.
Spaces are limited and sell out quickly, so don't miss out!
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What can I expect?
It's normal to feel apprehensive about Hypnobirthing and what exactly a course might entail - but honestly, you can expect a fully comprehensive, evidence based antenatal course.
Birth partners can also feel really unsure before a course too. If this is the case, we would recommend you watch our free Hypnobirthing Masterclass together before your course.
By the end of the course, you'll both have all of the tools and techniques you need for a more empowered birth.
You can also expect:
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A friendly, intimate course experience with no more than 5 couples in attendance, meaning there's plenty of time to practice all of the tools and techniques
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A warm, nurturing environment giving you dedicated time and space to prepare for birth with your birthing partner
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Bespoke course content that is tailored to meet your individual needs as a couple
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Realistic, practical and supportive tools for labour
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Complimentary added extras to enhance and enrich your experience, including refreshments and a luxury pregnancy gift bag
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Access to our extensive online resource area which is full of birth, postnatal and newborn resources
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Knowledge on how to have a positive experience regardless of how birth actually happens
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Free ongoing support from a Hypnobirthing specialist. I'm here to support you well after your course has ended
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Relaxing, stress free sessions where you can finally get all the answers to your questions and start feeling excited for your birth
There is no other antenatal course quite like ours, making this a wonderfully unique and special experience.
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Course Pricing
£235 per couple
You can secure a space for both you and your birthing partner today with just a £50 deposit.
Payment Plans
You can choose to spread your remaining balance in 3 easy payments of £61.66.
T&Cs do apply - your deposit is non refundable and the full balance payment is due at least 3 weeks before the start of your course. Flexible payment plans are available on request.
The Blooming Births difference
A Tailored Course
Before your course begins, you and your birthing partner will have the opportunity to submit any questions you have. This allows us to tailor the course to fully meet your needs, leaving you feeling truly confident for birth.
Intimate Group Settings
Our antenatal courses are ran in small, relaxed and friendly groups, with spaces exclusively limited to 5 couples. This means there's plenty of time to practice all of your techniques and answer any questions you might have, without the overwhelm of a large group setting.
Evidence Based Birth Prep
Everything we teach is backed by science and evidence based birth education. After the course has ended, you'll gain access to an extensive evidence based online resource area to support you in making informed decisions about your pregnancy and birth.
5* Rated Experience
We're renowned for our personalised approach and we want you to feel celebrated on your unique journey into parenthood. We'll warmly welcome you to our antenatal courses with complimentary refreshments and luxury pregnancy gift bags filled with thoughtful handpicked treats.
Award Winning Hypnobirthing
You deserve the highest level of support and we work tirelessly to maintain those standards. Not only are we a multi-award winning service, we are also fully accredited by industry leading experts. When you choose to work with us, you can rest assured you're in the best possible hands.
Dedicated Ongoing Support
Our commitment to you doesn’t end when the course does - you'll benefit from free ongoing support after your sessions have ended, ensuring you feel confident and prepared every step of the way.
If you would like more information on our antenatal courses, book your complimentary 15 minute discovery call now. We're happy to answer any questions you have!
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What is Hypnobirthing?Put simply, Hypnobirthing is a fully comprehensive, evidence based antenatal course which empowers you to feel totally confident for birth. It teaches you powerful relaxation techniques to help you stay calm and cope with pain, gives you an in depth understanding of the science behind birth and can help you to navigate the maternity system so that you can have the most positive experience. Our Award Winning courses cover a wide range of essential birth and postnatal topics, giving you everything you need to prepare both your mind and body for birth. Watch our FREE Hypnobirthing master class here and we'll explain it all!
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Is Hypnobirthing only for those who want a homebirth or no medical pain relief?No. The Hypnobirthing we teach is for all births. From homebirths, to hospital births and c-section births, we're proud to be a fully inclusive of all births. A high quality antenatal course should always explore all of your options for birth, helping you to make an informed decision about what is right for you and your baby.
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Can my birthing partner attend the course with me?Yes! We actively encourage birthing partners to attend the course with you. We'll teach your birthing partner a whole host of practical tools and techniques to help you on the day, giving them an active role to play in your birth.
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Do I need to read, research or prep anything before attending the course?No! There is no need to do any additional research, reading or preparation prior to your Hypnobirthing course. We will cover everything during your course together, leaving you feeling fully prepared for birth.
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When is the best time to start a course?There is no right or wrong time when it comes to deciding when to start your antenatal course course. Most people choose to start a course with us between 16 and 34 weeks of pregnancy, as this gives them plenty of time to practice the tools and techniques, but other people choose start a course from 34+ weeks of pregnancy. It's entirely up to you.
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How is a this course different to NCT?Our approach to birth prep is very different to NCT. NCT courses tend to be very traditional in their approach to antenatal education and are usually ran in very large groups. NCT courses typically focus heavily on information giving and will cover a wide range of topics from pregnancy right the way through to caring for a newborn. Our courses go further than this. Our unique approach encompasses powerful hypnobirthing tools, evidence based birth education and mindfulness, helping you to prepare both your mind and body for birth. Without this understanding of the mind body connection and how it influences birth, standard birth prep courses are rarely enough. That being said, it doesn't necessarily have to be an 'either or' situation. Many of our clients choose to do a course with us alongside a more traditional NCT course.
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Do you offer payment plans?Yes. We offer payment plans on our group and private antenatal courses. We are also happy to provide personalised payment plans.
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Let go of fear, step into confidence
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