Testimonials

Shelley explained the content in a way that was always easy to understand and gave us plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share our previous, personal experiences ....which for me, has helped me change my mindset towards my upcoming labour in a positive way! Even though I have completed a hypnobirthing course in the past, I'm so pleased I've taken the time to go through the content with Shelley again. There's always something new to learn that can make a big difference to how you're feeling. For me, having an opportunity to talk openly about my fears/concerns ahead of labour (without judgement) and then being give the space to consider the various things I could do to help overcome them, has been hugely beneficial - thank you so much Shelley! :)

I always thought I wouldn’t be able to have a water birth because I knew I would have to give birth in an obstetric lead unit and would be considered high risk because of my epilepsy. Shelley encouraged me to use the BRAINS acronym and researched the possibilities of me being able to have a water birth. Thanks to her support I managed to approach my consultant with all the facts and now I have had the go ahead for a water birth when I go into labour. I know when my body is ready to have my baby other decisions may have to be made in the moment, but I now feel empowered going forward that I have the ability to weigh up the risks and benefits and feel I can approach labour in the same informed manner as I have with preparing my birth plan. I cannot stress enough how I wouldn’t have been able to do this without Shelley’s ongoing support and knowledge.

Better than we ever could have imagined. We both took so much more away from the day than we ever imagined and came away feeling so excited for labour and to meet our baby. We instantly felt comfortable with Shelley, like she was a friend you’d known for years and I think that really helped us open up about our fears and worries, breaking down the barriers and getting the most out of our course.

Shelley is a natural teacher - confident, knowledgable, engaging and generous with her time. We both feel relaxed, informed and empowered about the birth of our baby and that is all down to Shelley. I could not recommend this course and Shelley highly enough.