The Hypnobirthing Book by Katharine Graves, is the definitive guide to childbirth from the Home of Hypnobirthing. This 2021 edition has been extensively revised and extended to educate and empower parents to achieve a calm and confident birth.

The book’s calm and confident advice – rooted in Katharine’s many years of practical experience as a doula and teacher – describes what happens to your body during pregnancy and childbirth, empowering you to listen to your body to help you to achieve a calm and confident birth.

The Hypnobirthing Book explains the vital role of the birth partner and covers all types of birth situation. When you follow the proven logical and evidence based KGHypnobirthing techniques, you will have all the tools you need to release any fears you have about labour and to enjoy your baby’s birth.

• 14 unique relaxation scripts to help prepare you for a calm and confident birth 
• Audio download of The Ultimate Birth Relaxation to accompany the book so it’s easy to make practice and relaxation part of your daily routine 
• Tips and techniques for overcoming previous birth trauma and other challenges to help you to achieve the birth you want – for you and your baby 

Free Relaxation Download

The book includes “The Ultimate Birth Relaxation” for you to download.  To obtain the Audio Download link please follow the instructions that are in the book.

"I've been reading the Hynobirthing book and that along with all the breathing and visualizations are really helping me feel great."

Audio Version

Now available on Audible:  Download here >

Digital Version

The digital version is in ePub format which is compatible on most devices including Apple iOS (e.g. iPhone, iPad), Android, Nook and Kobo. On purchase you will be emailed a link to download the .epub file, which you can then transfer to your device. Please note you may need to install an ebook reader app on your smartphone or tablet to be able to read the book.

To read the digital version on your computer you'll need to use ebook reading software such as Adobe Digital Editions. 

Customer testimonials

 ‘The book is phenomenal.  It really instils such a huge confidence.’ - Danielle

"Katharine has a true understanding of what helps women during labour and this experience is evident within the pages of her book." - Baby-Birth

"Thank you, thank you, for your wonderful book which I received yesterday. I have already started to read it ( can't put it down !) Brilliant book, sensitive , caring and well written. - Helen"

"Thank you so much for your book - I am sure it will be a best-seller! You deserve all the praise that is coming and I feel privileged to be acquainted with you - Sophie

"Your book was really excellent, I wish it was part of our training for Ob/Gyn. - Karolina."

"I just wanted to say how impressed I am with your book, everything makes sense and I'm looking forward to the birth of our little one whereas previously I was feeling a bit nervous. - Claire"

"I just couldn't put it down" - Jane

"The book is lovely, very clear, simple and warm, I think that it will appeal to women and men. It's an amazing book, it really is but I think that your layout with its clear simple feel will appeal to people more." - Clare

"I just wanted to congratulate you on your Hypnobirthing Book. It's a fantastic read and very assuring for mums and dads. I love the simplicity and ease of the book and it is so encouraging and natural in reading" - Aisling

"This is exactly the book I would like to have written! This is exactly what I hve been needing for years." - Sarah

"I loved it! I love the way it's written, I am sure I won't be able to put it down now! " - Ally

"A BRILLANT book" - Peter

"Love the front cover. Picture perfect are the right words to describe it" - Alison

"Wonderful book and should be a must have for any mum and babe in waiting" - Laura

"A wonderful piece of work" - Liz

"It is fabulous!" - Claire

"Thank you and well done! It looks beautiful. Simple, clear and easy to read." - Clara

"The book is fantastic and so easy to ready, very clear and concise." - Sharon