Rachel Clarke - Hey Mama Hypnobirthing Co.

About Me

Congratulations on being pregnant mama! It’s such an exciting time.

My name is Rachel and I founded Hey Mama Hypnobirthing because I believe every woman should give birth feeling happy and proud of what her body and baby have achieved. My background in Psychology has given me an understanding of how the mind and body work together.

Why choose Hey Mama Hypnobirthing Co.?

I was sceptical that it could actually have a profound effect on my birth, but it did.  My waters broke 2 days before he was due after listening to a relaxation MP3 and talking to him, convincing him that it was perfectly safe to come. After 6 hours and no contractions I put on the same MP3 and yup you guessed it my contractions started.  Safe to say 12 hours later once he was born I was amazed and overwhelmed with positive feelings towards my body and my baby. It was a great start to mamahood!

If you have any other questions about what I offer please get in touch, follow Hey Mama Hypnobirthing on Instagram @hey_mama_hypnobirthing or on Facebook.

You’ve got this mama!

Rachel x

Why KG Hypnobirthing?

Hey Mama Hypnobirthing sessions are a complete antenatal education for you and your partner. It is logical, simple and practical. KGHypnobirthing has been designed to give you the tools and techniques, based on self-hypnosis, controlled breathing and relaxation exercises, that can change your birth experience. I cover North Surrey and Berkshire for One to One and Refresher Sessions, and have Small Group Sessions running in Staines and Addlestone.

You can think of hypnobirthing as sports psychology for birth. The sessions bring together the physiology and psychology of birth resulting in the knowledge and confidence that you can do this, however your birth goes. A positive birth is far more important than a ‘perfect’ birth.

Did you know that fear leads to tension, that can lead to pain in labour? Your body is designed to birth. By reducing the fear and stress, your uterine muscles can work with plenty of oxygen and endorphins and replace the stress hormones that can cause your muscles to tense up and tighten, which can be the main source of pain.

KGHypnobirthing is very effective. Women who use hypnobirthing will be less likely to need pain relief, more likely to have a normal birth and more likely to have an increased sense of well-being and satisfaction. You can achieve this with a Hey Mama Hypnobirthing session!

What Can I Expect from a Hey Mama Hypnobirthing Session?

Together our end goal is that you have the peaceful and empowering birth that I know you can have. My informal but structured sessions are a complete birth education and are designed to put you at ease whilst being informative and practical.

• We will cover everything you need to know about the uterus, your hormones and what you can do to support your body and baby be in the best position for birth.
• We look at the power of words on the mind, how our subconscious brain influences our body and think about using positive affirmations to counter negativity.
• You will discover what really happens during labour and birth, how best to navigate health services and what your birth partner can do to really make a difference for you in labour.
• You will learn how to release stress and tension, using scripts and audios alongside learning how to develop sensory triggers to bring you deeper into relaxation.

Hey Mama Hypnobirthing sessions use up to date research combined with the specialist KGHypnobirthing learning materials. KGHypnobirthing is the UK’s leading hypnobirthing training provider and the teacher training course is accredited by the Royal College of Nursing & Midwifery so that you can be assured you are receiving one of the best courses available.

So what are the benefits of hypnobirthing?

• You are less likely to need to have labour induced as we cover why due dates are a myth and ways to naturally prepare for birth.
• Your labour is likely to be shorter and more efficient, as you use relaxation and visualisations with controlled breathing techniques to birth your baby so peacefully.
• You are less likely to need any assistance or medication, as you will be so calm and relaxed encouraging your body to work as nature intended by reframing your thoughts around birth and using positive affirmations.
• Babies tend to be calmer, feed better and sleep better because they are gently and calmly born into the world at their own pace.
• After the birth, you are likely to have a shorter stay in hospital and have less anxiety after the birth. There is even evidence to suggest you are less like to develop postnatal depression too.
• You can apply the techniques you’ve learnt to release stress and anxiety in many other situations in life beyond birth.

Testimonials

“Hypnobirthing changes and empowers both the mother and father, and has the most profound effect on the baby which will last a lifetime.” - Katharine Graves

Courses

Why Choose a Hey Mama HypnobirthingSession?

Once you pick the perfect Hey Mama Hypnobirthing Session that is right for you, you are automatically a part of an exclusive club for like-minded mamas who value a relaxed and personal approach to pregnancy.

One to One Hey Mama Hypnobirthing sessions are flexible, discreet and personal. You and your birth partner can learn everything you need to know about pregnancy and how to achieve the calm and peaceful birth experience you want. By learning as a couple, you will be stimulating lovely oxytocin (love and bonding hormone) from the start and you will be so prepared to work together when your baby decides to enter the world. These cost £495 per couple.

Small Group Hey Mama Hypnobirthing sessions are small, dynamic and modern. You and your birth partner will be with no more than 5 other couples who are ready for having a normal birth and won’t surround you with negative birth stories. I focus on you and your baby’s ability to thrive during pregnancy and birth. I believe that your mama’s intuition is cosmic and should be listened to before, during and after birth. These cost £395 per couple.

Refresher Hey Mama Hypnobirthing sessions are brilliant if you have already taken antenatal classes or even hypnobirthing classes before. Over 3 hours of teaching in the comfort of your own home, at your convenience, you will be reminded that you’ve got this mama! These cost £120 per couple.

My passion is supporting women through pregnancy and birth. It can be an anxious and stressful time but it doesn’t have to be, with all the support you can expect from Hey Mama Hypnobirthing.

What can you expect from a Hey Mama Hypnobirthing session:

• You can expect to develop resilience and a deep sense of knowing that you can do it.
• Your birth partner will be prepared to give you holistic support - emotional, psychological, physical - as well as practical support.
• You will learn how to communicate with your midwives and obstetricians to get the care you deserve.
• You can prepare for a higher risk or caesarean birth with Hey Mama Hypnobirthing - it is about having a positive experience.

You will be aware of all your options around birth so that you can make the right, informed decisions for whatever birth you have.

When & Where do the Sessions take place?

One to One and Refresher Hey Mama Hypnobirthing sessions take place in the comfort of your own home. Our house is often where you feel relaxed - perfect for learning hypnobirthing.

One to one sessions can be booked as four blocks of 3 hours (e.g. evenings), two full day sessions over two weeks or over consecutive days (e.g. one weekend). It really is up to you! Email me and you can be reassured I will do all I can to accommodate you.

Small Group Hey Mama Hypnobirthing sessions take place monthly either over two Saturdays or over a weekend, when it is most convenient for you and your partner to attend. We always have luxury hot and cold refreshments available - I can promise that there will be cake and gluten/dairy free options.

Currently they are in the following locations:

• Staines - The Hythe Centre, Thorpe Road, Staines, Middlesex, TW18 3HD
• Addlestone -  The Addlestone Community Centre, Garfield Road, Addlestone KT15 2NJ