Hypnobirthing Northumberland - Teachers' Directory

My name is Maddy and I have worked as a midwife for over 25 years. I  led the very popular Parent Education service in Newcastle from 2010 until 2017, when I took early retirement. Since retiring I have not lost my passion for enabling women and their partners in their childbirth journey so have returned to midwifery part time. I have a BSc Hons in Midwifery Sciences and am also a qualified teacher of adults (PGCE). I have spent many hours teaching in peoples homes and in classroom settings in order to provide enough information for them to make considered choices. I now teach hypnobirthing as I truly believe in the process and have seen the benefits first hand. Women have used the techniques of focus and relaxation for many years and in many cultures across the world and I love the fact we now have this harnessed into recognised programmes such as KGHypnobirthing. I am privileged to have worked as a midwife for so long and to be able to support so many people in their journey.

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I'm Liz. I have been working as a Midwife within NHS hospital settings since 2013 and have a vast range of experiences, skills and in depth knowledge that I am enthusiastic to share. I do some antenatal education/parent craft sporadically within my NHS role but I am passionate about sharing knowedge, and believe in providing better quality, individualised classes - hence the creation of New Arrivals. 

Informed choice is essential - but what does this mean? And what does this mean for you? I believe in teaching a thorough and comprehensive range of classes, which can be tailored to your specific needs. Regardless of the type of birth you may plan for, and what type of birth happens on the day, I believe you should feel empowered, informed and confident in your skills and your choices. 

I offer one to one classes in your home and group classes. I work across Northumberland, Newcastle and Gateshead and occaisionally further afield! I have also taught internationally via video calls. 

JANINE SWINDALE IS A QUALIFIED MIDWIFE, CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPIST, HYPNOBIRTHING INSTRUCTOR, COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIST, ANTE NATAL EDUCATOR , POST NATAL PRACTITIONER, BREAST FEEDING COUNSELLOR, DOULA AND BABY MASSAGE TEACHER 

I have been a Midwife for over two decades and am Mum to Philippa and Tom and Step Mum to Lucie and Grandma to Harry. I trained at Northumbria College of Midwifery and have a BSc (Hons) Degree in Midwifery Sciences and BSc (Hons) Degree in Social Administration. I am also a fully qualified Clnical Hypnotherapist, Complimenotary Therapist and insured to offer pregnancy treatments such as Aromatherapy, Reflexologo, massage and baby massage tuition. I can also offer Nutritional Therapy and NLP. 

I have trained as a hypnobirthing teacher with KG Hypnobithing as well as withThe Association of Hypnobirthing Midwives.

I have a strong commitment to normalising birth. "My experiences as a Midwife have helped me to deeply understand the importance of the strong mind and body connection when women are birthing. Women who are more relaxed and confident in their birthing bodies have a better birth experience. As a complimentary therapist, I see the adverse physical and emotional effects of stress and anxiety and have seen how relaxation and breathing techniques can positively improve health and well being. As a qualified midwife I can also provide an invaluable and realistic understanding of childbirth and include antenatal education within my courses linking this intrinsically to self hypnosis techniques for birth and beyond. Hypnobirthing courses can be started at any stage of pregnancy, whenever feels right for you but don't leave it too late. This is a course which will equip both you and your birthing partner with skills not only for birth but for life too." 

Hypnobirthing is a way for you, your birthing partner and your baby to have a positive, gentle experience of birth. 

The mind body connection with birth has long been acknowledged in many cultures. Cultures such as the Native Americans would use rituals and contemplation as a means of preparation for birth. 
Dr. Grantley Dick-Read, often referred to as the Father of Natural Childbirth acknowledged the connection between fear and pain as far back as 1933 in his book 'Childbirth Without Fear'.