Hypnobirthing Channel Islands - Teachers' Directory

I am Philippa Matthews (many call me Pip). I am a Registered Adult Nurse BSc and DipHB (KGH) and mum of a gorgeous 2 year old girl.

I currently live in Jersey, Channel Islands with my husband of 7 years, our daughter and our 3 year old collie-cross.

I cannot wait to teach alongside my fellow hypnobirthing teachers to help teach and share the wonderful work of Katharine Graves.

My name is May and I am a Registered Midwife (BA Hons) currently working within the hospital setting in Jersey, Channel Islands. I moved to Jersey in April 2015 having worked as a Midwife within the NHS in both York and Cambridge in both the hospital and community setting.

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As a Midwife working full-time in the hospital setting, I appreciate that sometimes things do not go to plan. Birth can, at times, be unpredictable. It is therefore very important for women and their birth partners to have the knowledge and tools to get the best from the situation that they may find themselves in during labour and birth, and it is important for you to understand the implications of the choices you may be required to make.

You are likely to already have thought about your ideal birth and your preferences during birth. Hypnobirthing can help you remain calm, in control and relaxed during your birth experience, whatever the path that your labour may take. 

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Giving birth to your baby can be a positive, empowering and amazing experience - and that’s where Hypnobirthing comes in. I have achieved a Diploma in KGHypnobirthing, a widely respected body in the field of Hypnobirthing, and I am currently the only qualified KGH teacher in Jersey. I really look forward to sharing this amazing technique with you!