Complete antenatal preparation and baby massage classes in Hackney, East London.
Fun, inclusive and comprehensive
Hackney Hypnobirthing provides childbirth preparation classes both for groups and 121, in person in Hackney, East London and live online via ZOOM.
“I think more people need to know how briliant Anna is, I was blown away when I read she only started in 2020. I’ve told EVERY pregnant person about her and will continue to do so!”
“Best antenatal course ever! ”
“I would recommend the course to anyone who is pregnant, it’s essential stuff, not a luxury!”
- Sophie
Hi! I’m Anna, mother of two, wife of one and passionate hypnobirthing teacher based in Hackney, East London.
I pride myself on providing independent, realistic, non-judgemental and complete birth education to help you to prepare for the best birth for you.
“This is a wonderful course run by a fantastic woman. What we got from her was a sense of empowerment and calm (even excitement) as we approached birth. The sessions were incredibly informative, and fun and warm. But also so importantly, completely non judgemental and with a genuine emphasis on all of our choices being valid, with a passionate drive to make them as informed as possible. ”
Regulated by FEDANT
“Anna is truly gifted at what she does. Not only has she produced an incredible course of which helped us immensely throughout pregnancy and birth but she uplifts and supports you throughout. She commits herself fully to you, no question is too small or silly and you’ll want her to be your best friend by the end.”
“This is a wonderful course run by a fantastic woman. What we got from her was a sense of empowerment and calm (even excitement) as we approached birth. The sessions were incredibly informative, and fun and warm. But also so importantly, completely non judgemental and with a genuine emphasis on all of our choices being valid, with a passionate drive to make them as informed as possible. ”
Full Course Outline
Week 1
WTF is hypnobirthing - Mind/body connection - Fear/Tension/Pain cycle - Breathing techniques - Loads of relaxation techniques - what your uterus is up to in labour and how to help it to work efficiently as possible.
Week 2
Optimal fetal positioning - supporting your body in pregnancy - the ins and outs of Caesarean birth - Hormones and how to supercharge them - Birth place options and how to tailor any space
Week 3
Pain relief options - how they’re administered and the pros & potential cons - How to navigate the maternity system - Calculating risk and where to find the evidence - Decision making framework - Your rights and choices - The Induction process - Your baby womb to world
Week 4
Stages of labour and what you might expect - practical comfort techniques - birth partner roles & responsibilities - the golden hour - postnatal planning
Group Hypnobirthing Courses
The course to attend based on your estimated due date is purely a suggestion. Most people come along at some point between 20-34 weeks and there is an argument for the earlier, the more practise you get in the better.
I’ve taught people a lot earlier and later, so honestly come along whenever you like and suits you.
I offer a generous discount for NHS workers (1 per in person course and 2 per zoom course). Do get in touch if you’d like to discuss.
“From the approachable and refreshing nature of the classes, right through to texts to support us while we were navigating tricky situations in hospital, the guidance we received has been invaluable. Frankly everybody having a baby should do this course! We did this course alongside a more ‘traditional’ option and personally found the content and style of Anna’s course so much more suited to what we needed.”
“Without induction, without intervention. Laboured at home, into the birthing centre, into the pool.
You made this happen Anna and I know it’s us that put it into practice but it’s because we got to meet you. I will be forever grateful and I will use your techniques throughout my daily life now. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
The midwives were so proud of me and Charlie and we told them it’s Hackney Hypnobirthing.”
— Emma
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This course was perfect for what me, my body and and babe needed to know and learn! Anna is a clear and caring teacher. Her class is a perfect size. Anna has been supportive since the course finished too! it’s not just a come and once it’s over no communication. Her offering feels very personal she’s has a lot to offer with knowledge and support. RECOMMEND HIGHLY 🤩.
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Anna’s down to earth delivery of the course made it fun as well as useful - the icing on the cake was hearing my husband say how glad he was that we signed up as he now feels prepared in supporting a labouring me which was definitely not the case to start with!
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Myself and my partner did a refresher course with Anna to prepare for our second baby, and it was brilliant - Anna is so easy to chat to and provided a new outlook on Hypnobirthing more to our taste after we did a Katharine Graves led course last time. She is clearly super passionate and caring about her ‘students’ which made all the difference! Feel like we’ve made a friend too! We would fully recommend
