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Hypnobirthing antenatal classes in Southwell and Newark.

29/04/2026

Birth should feel safe.

You deserve to feel informed.

Your preferences matter.

All birth choices are welcome. 🤍

I'm here to support you as you prepare for birth, with guidance, tools and reassurance every step of the way.

If you're pregnant and want to feel more confident going into your birth, drop me a message, I'd love to chat 💫

27/04/2026

Today I spoke with a woman who is 39 weeks pregnant.

She’s done the preparation.

She’s created a calm, safe space at home.

The birth pool is up.

Her mindset is strong.

Her baby is happy and well.

And yet… today she feels deflated.

A late diagnosis of “suspected gestational diabetes” has shifted the tone of her care.

Suddenly, conversations have turned to monitoring, timelines, and induction.

The quiet confidence she’d built is now being met with pressure and uncertainty.

This story is not rare.

So many women find themselves here, at the edge of meeting their baby, when plans begin to change and decisions feel urgent.

And here’s the truth we don’t say enough:

✨ You can feel disappointed and still be strong.
✨ You can adjust your plan and stay in control.
✨ You can navigate intervention and have a positive birth experience.

Because birth isn’t just about where or how it happens.

It’s about how you feel within it.

What hasn’t changed for her?

Her breath.
Her mindset.
Her ability to relax, to stay grounded, to trust her body and her baby.
The affirmations she’s practiced.
The calm she’s built.

Those tools don’t disappear when circumstances shift, they become even more important.

Birth asks us to soften… but also to adapt.

If you’re reading this and things aren’t unfolding the way you imagined, know this:

You haven’t failed.
Your body hasn’t failed.
Your birth can still be yours.

However it unfolds 🤍

18/04/2026

I met some brand new lambs a few days ago 🤍

And something about it stayed with me.

Their mum had found a quiet spot, away from everything else… just enough space to feel safe.

She wasn’t being watched. She wasn’t being interrupted. She was simply allowed to get on with it.

And it was a gentle reminder of something we often forget when it comes to human birth.

Environment matters.

Feeling safe, calm, and undisturbed isn’t a luxury, it plays a real role in how we experience labour.

Of course, we’re not sheep. And support, care, and medical help are so important when needed.

But there’s something powerful about creating a space where your body can do what it’s designed to do, without unnecessary interruption.

Birth isn’t just physical. It’s deeply influenced by how safe you feel.

And that can change everything.
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15/04/2026

New beginnings don’t have to be dramatic to be powerful.

We often think they need to be bold, certain, all-or-nothing…

But sometimes, they’re quiet.

A small step back. A gentle return. A decision to begin again, differently this time.

That’s something I see so often in birth, too.

It isn’t about doing it perfectly. It’s about feeling calm, prepared, and supported as you step into something new.

After some time away, I’m slowly finding my way back into this space 🤍

Sharing again. Teaching again.

If you’re here, whether you’re pregnant, planning, or just curious, welcome to instinct birthing 💫

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05/08/2024

BIRTH TIP 🙏 - During labour think of each surge (contraction) as a wave, it will rise and it will fall, another one will come along, riding these waves and visualising these waves will help you remain calm and focused.

The word "contraction" makes you coil up, feel tight and restricted, the opposite of how you want to feel during labour.

29/09/2022

Next group course, available to book now! A 4 week course, on a Tuesday evening, ensuring you are fully prepped for a positive birth, we will talk about...

⭐What your body is doing when you go into labour, how the muscles of your uterus work and how you can work with them

⭐The power of words, how surrounding yourself with positive stories, images and language around birth is the best prep

⭐How to relax, let go of fear surrounding birth, breathe with your body, move with your body to allow your baby to be born into a calm environment

⭐How to navigate your options and rights for birth, make the best choices for you with all the information at your fingertips

And a WHOLE lot more. This course has space for 4 couples only so message me asap to secure your space.

Please message me to arrange a chat to ask any questions about the course.

Can't wait to start another course 👏

14/09/2022

CLIENT FEEDBACK - this is why I started Instinct Birthing. I'm passionate about helping you feel prepared, calm and confident as you approach your birth. Positive reviews are so important to me so thank you, it means a lot.

If you want to know more about my antenatal courses then drop me a message, I would love to help you.

21/07/2022

That moment, the one you've been waiting for, the rush of oxytocin, the rush of power, love and euphoria. No matter how your baby enters this world this moment, that first touch, the first smell, the first sound is the most transformative experience you can have. I would give birth a million times to feel this.

Birth isn't something to be fearful of, it is a completely natural process and one in which you body and baby can navigate with your support and with some planning, preparation and thought.

I can help you prepare you for this experience, I would LOVE to support you in your journey towards birth.

Drop me DM if you would like to chat. 😌

13/07/2022

NEW COURSE DATES...September

My next group Hypnobirthing course is now available to book via my website, you can also DM me for more information.

👍 If you're due in November or December this is the perfect time to do the course.

👍 We come together once a week on a Tuesday evening for 2.5 hours.

👍 Cover everything from the physical aspects of birth to how to reduce fear and build confidence and SO much more

👍 Evidence based content with practical tips and relaxations

👍 I provide refreshments and excellent snacks, even ice creams on a hot day!

Preparing for birth is like training for a marathon, you need to plan, train and get your mind and body in the best shape before the big day.

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DM me for more details or visit my website. Please share with your pregnant friends.

15/06/2022

Thinking about Hypnobirthing but not entirely sure what it's all about? In this FREE 1 hour session I will introduce Hypnobirthing to you, discuss what the benefits are for birth and show you how you can reduce fear and build confidence as you approach birth.

Visit my website or DM me to book your spot.

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+447816824317

Website

http://www.instinctbirthing.com/

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