Hypnobirthing Suffolk - Teachers' Directory

Hi. I'm Verity, a lawyer, birth aficionado and mum of two boys (and therefore proud owner of a terrifying number of toy cars, trains, tractors and diggers...)

After a difficult birth with my first baby, I did a hypnobirthing course and had an absolutely magical homebirth with baby number two with no pain relief apart from a birthing pool and a bit of swearing at my husband. And all this was despite being an absolute cynic and having a hefty 9lb 1 baby. 

Before having children my take on giving birth was pretty accurately summed up by Miranda from Sex and the City: "When this gets going, don't let anyone get all cheerleadery on me. I don't want any of that, you can do it, push push" And actually I still have that view as with hypnobirthing YOU are your own cheerleader and doing a hypnobirthing course will equip you with all the tools you need to know that you CAN do it (without any overzealous support from the sidelines). 

I consider it an immense privilege to empower women to have the best birth possible for them. 

So if you want a no-nonsense course which gives you and your birth partner the facts about birth and the options open to you and think that I would be a good fit for you then get in touch. (And if your birth partner needs any encouragement then the good news is that the course I run from my home is only 150 yards from a pub...) 

I cover the North Essex/Suffolk region including:

• Sudbury
• Halstead
• Braintree
• Haverhill
• Witham
• Bury St Edmunds

With a passion for the art, spirituality and science of birth I have over 20 years experience in the NHS and understand how to navigate services so that women and their families access the best care. Having completed my KG Hypnobirthing training in 2015 I am happy to be supporting women in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and North Essex to prepare for a calm, confident and relaxed birth.

Most of my working life along with bringing up 2, now grown up boys has been in training, guidance, and support for young people and their families. I’m lucky to have had the opportunity to change careers to teach and to share, my passion and belief in hypnobirthing. Having studied at The Hypnobirthing Association under the wise and wonderful Katharine Graves, on the Royal College of Midwives approved Hypnobirthing Teaching course. I also teach and run courses in pregnancy yoga and relaxation, baby massage and baby yoga. The skills, training and expertise I have gained throughout my life and continue to do so means I can offer you a hypnobirthing programme that meets your needs. My teaching of hypnobirthing will be interesting, insightful, empowering and fun! Originally from Liverpool, I have spent most of my time living in Woodbridge, Suffolk. My love of being by the water has brought me to where I now live, aboard a converted Thames lighter barge on the banks of the River Orwell at Pin Mill. Moving onto a houseboat in our coldest winter ever was a steep learning curve. I love it here, the freedom to step out into National trust woodland or to take out my little old fashioned sail boat along the river is a delight. It is a great location and for couples interested in my hypnobirthing programme you are welcome to join me here rather than in your own home.

I was first inspired by Frederick LeBoyer's book- Birth without violence over 10 years ago.

I found through journeying back through my own birth (which happened spontaneously through massage and breathe-work)

 

I discovered just how powerfully my own birth had imprinted upon me and truly understood the importance of empowering and supporting  wherever possible, each couple's choices and enhancing them.

 

I then began attending births after pregnancy massage treatments and I have been inspired in empowering birthing journeys ever since.

"Hypnobirthing"

 

I believe it can ensure the best chances for a calm conscious birthing journey can be experienced for every birthing mother, partner and the baby who is entering the world. This work comes from my heart and I truly aim to make a difference on so many levels.

 

I am truly in love with my work as an advanced therapist in pre and post pregnancy massage, as well as in offering active birthing skills and now to be able to offer hypnobirthing my life purpose is enhanced even further.

 

I have been inspired by Ina May Gaskin's approaches, Michel Odent and Elena Tonetti's inspirational work in natural birthing and would recommend you take a closer look.

I also offer support for infertility using unique visualisation, reflexology, massage and breathe connection, to reduce deep levels of tensions within the body which can play a part in imbalances in the first place.  This can be offered as part of IVF or when looking to conceive naturally.

 

I look forward to meeting you!