Group Hypnobirthing classes in Northumberland
Expert led, bespoke hypnobirthing classes in the North East for parents who are looking to feel calm and confident about their baby's birth.
Come and join me, Jessica - hypnobirthing specialist & Doula at my welcoming retreat at our family farm in Northumberland.
My classes sole purpose is to empower, nurture and prepare you for your baby's birth...
I know it's important that you're able to access reliable, evidence based, woman centred information about birth in order to make the decisions which feel right for you.
At the same time, you deserve to feel seen and understood as individuals, not simply 'another couple' on the conveyor belt of antenatal care. I've been there; feeling overwhelmed by so much information around pregnancy and birth, and ultimately burying my head in the sand out of overwhelm. That's why I created Positively Pregnant.
I'm trained to the highest possible standard in all things birth, having trained with some of the world leading midwives, hypnotherapists, Doulas and researchers. It's safe to say you're in good hands!
These multi award winning antenatal hypnobirthing courses are limited to just a few couples, so that you get the very best in service, attention and information - it also means you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions & get to know your classmates well. Many of the couples who have embarked on a course together remain great friends years down the line!
Choose from either my 2 day course held over 2 consecutive weekends (10 hours total) or weekday evening classes which are made up of 4 x 2 hour sessions. Both options are held at my welcoming North East Farm, in our specially designed 'relaxation room' - a beautiful converted arched stable building, complete with a 'smithy kitchen' with a working fireplace, farmhouse table & all the comforts of home.
Lucy's positive birth story...
"I got to 6cm at home, listening to your tracks on my birth ball! The midwives were super impressed at my breathing through contractions, following all of your methods. I had a very speedy birth, with only a few puffs of gas & air. I felt like Wonder Woman afterwards!
I can't thank you enough for giving us the determination to be really clear on the kind of birth we wanted & the confidence to know I was strong enough to do it"
Group Hypnobirthing pricing
Full 2 day course (10 hours)
£267 Per couple
Evening classes (4 x 2 hour classes, total 8 hours) - £200 per couple
You can reserve your space (for you and your partner) with a £50 deposit. Please select this option at checkout. Your balance is due 2 weeks prior to your first class.
You can also pay 3 monthly payments of £89 via Clearpay or Paypal 'Pay in 3' - subject to approval from those sites.
T&Cs apply
NEXT NORTHUMBERLAND ANTENATAL CLASSES...
JUNE/ JULY - EVENING CLASSES (WEDNESDAY evenings 6-8PM) (12th, 19th, 26th JUNE & 3rd JULY) - 3 couples spaces available
JULY - 2 day WEEKEND COURSE - 20th & 21st July - 3 couples spaces available
AUGUST - EVENING CLASSES - (WEDNESDAY evenings 6-8pm) - 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th - 3 couples spaces available
Your tailored experience begins right here...
With a complimentary 15 minute discovery call, should you wish...
Lets get to know each other...
Either over a quick call, or email you can help me get to know you a little better & you can get a feel for whether I'm the right Hypnobirthing teacher for you.
Most couples tend to book in between 12- 25 weeks & it's worth noting that group classes tend to fill up at least 1 month in advance.
Tailoring your course to you
Once you have booked in on your chosen group course date, you'll receive your Hypnobirthing tracks via email so that you can begin your journey to a more confident birth right away.
You'll also receive a brief questionnaire so that you can let Jessica know of any worries, hopes or uniqueness to your pregnancy ahead of your course.
This means your classes can be perfectly tailored to your needs.
It's time for your course!
Positively Pregnant group courses are spread across 2 full days - usually 2 consecutive weekends.
Classes are held at Jessica's welcoming Farmhouse venue in rural Northumberland.
Timings are typically 10am-3:30pm
Rebecca's positive birth story...
"I still don't fully have the words for what this birth meant to me, but it was like a gift from the universe to experience such a raw, healthy, primal joy.
Labour was so magical...getting into the pool was bliss, and then I had a little panic. The midwife told me to feel for the baby's head. And the whole world went still. I didn't feel any pain at all, just total sublime joy and awe.
And then I just held his head and waited, it was like time was suspended & I knew I was about to meet my baby."
What's included in the Positively Pregnant 2 day Hypnobirthing course?
Here's what you can expect when you embark on one of my award winning, 5* rated Hypnobirthing classes...
11 hours
Spread across 2 full days with Jessica at her relaxing Farmhouse venue.
Hot & cold drinks & snacks are complimentary throughout the day (Includes Nespresso, herbal teas, hot chocolate, Hottea Mama pregnancy tea & good old Yorkshire...)
Complimentary access to the PP Online Course
Worth £48 on it's own, you'll get complimentary access to the full Positively pregnant Online Hypnobirthing course.
Includes a private members area of the PP website, a file full of birth related research, a private Facebok community & lots more!
Luxury pregnancy box
Full to the brim with gorgeousness!
Including a class workbook, learning materials, pregnancy bath salts, aromatherapy body oil, luxury parenting magazines & lots more
Award Winning Hypnobirthing
I'll be sharing with you my highly effective, but incredibly 'easy' Hypnobirthing techniques for labour.
You'll learn 5 different techniques, and will also get 10 exclusive hypnobirthing MP3 tracks to listen to at different times through your pregnancy & birth.
Community
Not only will you have the amazing benefit of embarking on a course with other parents who you're *bound* to have things in common with (I mean you've all ended up on this bespoke, unique course!)
You'll benefit from a private 'team' Whatsapp group, a private Facebook community full of other Mums who have embarked on the course AND you'll have complimentary access to my weekly pregnancy relaxation group.
What will you learn?
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About your birth Hormones & how they effect labour
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Hypnobirthing - 5 original and uniquely simple techniques . These techniques are designed to help you feel calm and in control during labour, and to help you manage the intensity of contractions.
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The physical side of Birth - Learn about the different stages of labour, what's ACTUALLY happening during a contraction, waters going, pushing - everything you could possibly need to know to feel prepared and confident!
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Your Birth Room (and getting there!) - making a perfect birth 'nest' that will help labour to progress smoothly
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Birth Partner - Forget sitting in the corner feeling like a 'spare part' - your partner will leave the day feeling confident and happy in how they can fully support you & be an essential part of your baby's birth.
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Focussing on how you want to FEEL in the coming weeks, months & during labour & thinking about what you can be doing to make that a reality.
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Birth Options & decisions - there can be so many different options when it comes to birth and interventions around birth. I'll help you start to look at these options & figure out whats right for YOU.
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Common birth fears & how we can avoid them
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Creating your Birth Plan(s)! We don't purely focus on you're 'plan A' here - we take a look at how you can make a birth plan which covers every eventuality - from water birth to Caesarean birth, we can make any situation a calm, loving and positive one.
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Finding evidence, research & reliable information to make your decisions around pregnancy & birth.
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Birth Rights - We take a look at these and give you the confidence to take your birth experience into your own hands.
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The 'fourth trimester' - those first few hours, days and weeks - and how to make them as stress free as possible!
Meet your hypnobirthing teacher...
Hi! I'm Jessica Ord, award winning birth educator, Doula & hypnobirthing specialist.
I pride myself in providing the very best in depth, evidence based but heart centred bespoke classes. Each course is perfectly tailored to the needs, worries and interests of the parents joining.
Over the past 6 years I have won several major awards, including 'Best Antenatal course - England', 'Hypnobirthing Specialist of the Year' and 'Best in pregnancy support services'.
As well as having trained with some of the world's leading midwives, hypnotherapists, researchers & doulas, I have also had two incredibly positive and empowering natural births of my own (one a 'high risk' hospital birth & an unassisted home birth).
I know what you really need to know, understand and have access to in order to have a beautiful experience of birth, no matter what your circumstances or wishes are.
I know how important it is that you not only have access to evidence based, trustworthy information about birth, but also that you feel seen and understood as an individual, not just 'another' pregnant woman on the conveyor belt of antenatal care.
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Can I bring my partner to the classes?Yes, of course! My courses are designed for both you and your birth partner(s). If your partner is limited with time, and can only make one of the classes - let me know in advance & we'll ensure the 'essentials' for them to know are covered!
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When should I start my classes?I would aim to begin your classes anywhere between 20 and 30 weeks pregnant. Classes tend to get booked up a month in advance, so do factor this in when booking in with me.
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How long do classes take?My classes are held over 2 full days; usually held over consecutive Sundays.
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Do you offer payment plans?Yes! You can choose to split the price of your classes in half, booking with a 50% deposit. The remaining balance is due 2 weeks before your classes start. If you would like to split your course price up into smaller monthly payments, please do get in touch & we can arrange this.
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Do I need to take a regular antenatal course as well?No; the Positively Pregnant course is a complete antenatal & hypnobirthing course. This means you'll be learning everything you would in any other antenatal class PLUS you have the (huge) added benefit of hypnobirthing.
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I'm no good at meditation/ yoga/ mindfulness... does it matter?Absolutely not. That's not what we're doing at all; yes, I'll be teaching you some super simple yet effective relaxation techniques but there's something for everyone. Just come as you are! (PS - I'm no good at meditation either...!)