I am very excited to be welcoming new families to my first summer hypnobirthing course! 

Classes will be running during the first weekend of July 3rd and 4th from 10am to 1pm. The studio is positioned in a really lovely location near Twickenham station, a few metres from bus stops and with parking spaces available too. 

During the 2 days course, there'll be refreshments throughout the 3 hours, you will be given your own Viva Birth folder with all primary information and relaxation scripts as well as a wonderful goody bag filled with handmade gifts and discount vouchers.

What will happen during the course?
This is a full antenatal course in which we will cover:

• The physiology of birth (how the muscles work, what are the hormones we need for birth, how the mind and body work together)
• Place of birth
• Pain relief and comfort measures
• Positions for labor and birth
• Risks and Benefits of all you might be offered during pregnancy and labor
• Optimal birth environment 
• Help and tips on how to write a birth plan 
• Relaxation and breathing techniques 
• and more!

This is a really wonderful opportunity for you and your partner to prepare for birth, make sure you're both on the same page and that you have discussed everything together. You will also have a chance to practice scripts and address worries or doubts you might have about labor and birth but also relate to other pregnant families and see you are not alone!

I am very happy to receive any question you might have in advance or be contacted for additional information or if you're not sure about hyopnobirthing but curious I give 20 minutes free introductory sessions, just email me at [email protected] or call me on 07757812822.

I look forward to hearing from you ❤️
Amy x

About 16 months ago I teamed up with mental health nurse/author Jane Fisher and produced illustrations for this very important children’s book called 'The Sun Will Shine Again'.
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I have experienced post natal depression after the birth of my third child and drawing for this book gave me a chance to reflecting on what happened back then and also allowed me to put some bits and pieces together.
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Very often when I think of that time, my mind goes straight to where my children were and what did they see or what did the hear.
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It can be difficult to answer certain questions when you’re not feeling well, and when we don’t answer questions children tend to find their own answers that can be not only incorrect but also scary. With this book, we really hope we created a useful resource for parents and teachers and anyone else who might needs a bit of support starting that conversation with children. The book is out and ready to be ordered online just go to www.thesunwillshineagain.co.uk

​I was so chuffed to be invited to speak at this incredible event with such a great line up of inspiring and knowledgeable women.
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During my presentation I will be talking about the importance of womens’ body autonomy and good maternity communication focusing on 3 main points; informed choice, consent and language.
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I will also touch on my experience of being one of the founding mothers of @maternaljrnl and how using creative practice is a very valuable tool for perinatal self-care which can help restore some balance around the new feelings and challenges we might experience, both physically and emotionally, through pregnancy, birth and new parenthood.
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From the top left @c4ndicejoyce gong-playing Homeopath specialising in healing for mothers and babies. Going right @besophrolondon author and country’s most sought-after Sophrogist, next @thepregnancypantry and wonderful plant based chef focusing on nutrition through pregnancy Nessa. Following, it’s my fellow Italian colleague @by_valentina, award-winning maternity and baby photographer. Then there’s me Artist, birth activist, hypnobirthing teacher and Doula in training followed by Julie Morris @holistictalkingtherapy post-natal doula, breastfeeding Cllr, NCT teacher and psychotherapist specialising in maternal issues. Nadia is next from @nadiaraafatyoga focusing on yoga and mindfulness and last but not least, it’s Andrea shaman healer @thegaiahealer whose women’s full moon circles are powerful and transforming events.
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To book your tickets follow this link http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../empowered-birthing-mother...
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This event is FREE  of charge.