About Me

I am Victoria, the founder of Hypnobirthing Midlothian. I am also a Primary School teacher and Mum of two Hypnobirthed babies. 

It was because of my wonderful and empowering birthing experiences that I decided to train to become a KG Hypnobirthing Instructor.

I am passionate about women and birth. I believe that with the right information and techniques any woman (no matter how anxious she is) can have a positive birthing journey.

Before taking a Hypnobirthing course I was like most mothers-to-be, my knowledge of birthing consisted of what I had seen in the movies and other women's stories (both of which were not particularly positive or realistic images of birth). 

During the course I felt like I was seeing true birth for the first time. My mind-set was transformed. I felt so confident in my body and so knowledgeable about what birth physically (and mentally) entailed. 

After my first birth I raved about Hypnobirthing to every pregnant (and non pregnant!) woman I saw. I wanted to let women into the “secret” that birth doesn’t have to be scary. It truly is the best experience of your life. My husband suggested I channel my enthusiasm and train to be a Hypnobirthing teacher and I’ve not looked back since.

I believe that I have a unique insight into Hypnobirthing as I am proof that the method works.

I would be humbled to be part of your birthing journey. Let me unlock the “secret” to a more informed and empowered birth. You won’t believe how easy it is to have a birth without fear.

Why KG Hypnobirthing?

KG Hypnobirthing is the gold standard of Hypnobirthing courses. It has been accredited by the Royal College of Midwives and is constantly developing in light of recent medical research. The course has been developed to be taught in a way that is most effective for you to learn about birth and how your mind works in labour. It is taught over approximately 10 hours and is a full antenatal course. There is no 'quick fix' or 'cramming' when it comes to birth. The more time you invest, the better results you will achieve.

Testimonials

"The techniques and information we learned through Hypnobirthing resulted in my wife and I feeling at ease, calm, in control and, most of all, positive about the pregnancy and birthing process." Joseph

 

"I am so glad I did Hypnobirthing. Learning what happens and why during labour and birth really helped me visualise why I was feeling the way I was feeling. Hypnobirthing is so much more than positive affirmations and breathing techniques."

Courses

I teach one-to-one couple courses from the privacy and convince of your own home. I am based in Midlothian but can travel across the central belt (Edinburgh, West Lothian, East Lothian, Glasgow etc.)

I typically teach the course over 4 sessions, as outlined below. However, I can work flexibly to deliver the course to suit your timeframe and needs.

 

Session 1 Introduction to KG Hypnobirthing

Includes the following and much more:

·       What is KG Hypnobirthing?

·       How the mind works

·       Muscles of the uterus

·       Worries and what you want to achieve for your birth

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Session 2 Birthing Techniques

Includes the following and much more:

·       Power of the mind

·       Breathing techniques

·       Relaxations

·       Positions for birth

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Session 3 Before Birth

Includes the following and more:

·       Role of midwives

·       Induction

·       Confidence and power

·       What to pack for birth

·       Birth 'plans'

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Session 4 The Birth

Includes the following and more:

·       First stage of labour

·       Second stage of labour

·       Third stage of labour

·       The golden hour

I charge £300 for my course which includes a copy of the KG Hypnobirthing book with digital audio download, relaxation scripts, printed birth affirmation cards, CD with relaxations and access to borrow books from my extensive birthing library!