Resources & Testimonies

Below are some resources for you to use as strategies to promote calm, whatever stage of pregnancy you are at. At the bottom of the page, you can read some lovely quotes from past clients about how the Mindful Natal® course and Hypnobirthing helped them on their journey and in their birth.

PregnaHub® Access

You get access to the PregnaHub® for free with my Full Course or Short Course / Refresher Course. But if you’re not taking a course with me, you can get access via a monthly subscription of £10 per month. You can get a free 7-day trial here. You can also find out more about the PregnaHub® on my courses page or by clicking here.

Recommended Practitioners in Brighton, Hove and Sussex

Private Midwife - Angie Bowles

Women’s Health Physio and Mummy MOT - Emma Bradley at Physiotone

Pregnancy and Postnatal Massage - Beccy Hands

Pregnancy and Postnatal / Bring your Baby Pilates - Hattie Windsor at KIN Pilates

Batch Cooking & 3-step-rewind - Rachel Rumble

Baby First Aid - Sarah at Daisy First Aid

Chiropractor - Helen Taylor

Osteopathy - Sian Eaton

Pregnancy Yoga in Brighton - Gabi Parkham

Complimentary Midwife Therapies - Alexis Stickland

For Pregnant People

** FREE Positive Affirmations track for Uncertain times - for pregnancy **

In these changing and somewhat unpredictable times, I know many pregnant people are feeling in need of an antidote to worrying news and unexpected turns. This is a ten minute Positive Affirmations track for you to download for FREE. I really hope it brings you some true rest, and takes your mind back to focusing on your baby, whilst nourishing your mind.

** Free writing service for positive affirmations **

Simply send me your fear/anxiety around pregnancy or birth and I will write you a bespoke affirmation for you to use as part of your birth preparation. Fill out the details here and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

** MONTHLY drop-in Pregnancy Relaxation Classes **

Once a month on a Wednesday evening, 7:30-8:30pm on Zoom. The perfect chance to learn how to deeply relax in pregnancy, pick up some techniques for a positive birth. Each week is themed with topics like Oxytocin, Confidence and Control, with some breath work and a new affirmation. You get these for free with my Full Course or Short Course / Refresher Course, or you can access it via the PregnaHub® subscription (get a free 7-day trial here).

For All

** FREE positive affirmations track for LOCKDOWN - for everybody **

This track is for everybody - pregnant and non-pregnant, and you can download it for FREE here. This is a ten minute audio; I really hope it helps you to centre in the moment, feel reassured and lifted up.

For Midwives

** FREE Positive Affirmations track for Uncertain times - for MIDWIVES & BIRTH WORKERS **

An already demanding job has been enormously so in the last year for you. You continue to care so deeply for birthing people and their families in what is the most difficult time to give birth in. You are worthy of rest and safety, and I hope this nine minute relaxation track helps with that. You can click here to download for FREE. I really hope it’s a tonic to how demanding your vital care is right now.

For Parents

** FREE Positive Affirmations track for Uncertain times - for PARENTS **

Whether you have school-aged children, or a young baby or toddler (navigating the world without being able to see anyone), I hope this nine minute track will help you find some calm in your day. You can click here to download for FREE. I really hope it reminds you that you are human, you are trying your very best, and that all that matters is love and safety. You deserve to nurture yourself.

For Teachers

** FREE Positive Affirmations track for Uncertain times - for TEACHERS **

Your working conditions haven’t been in any way normal for almost a year now, and we are so grateful for all you do. This track is designed for teachers of Primary and Secondary Schools, University lecturers, or really anyone who teaches anything to anyone! This is a nine minute Positive Affirmations track for you to download for FREE. I really hope it brings you some true rest and reassurance.

Below are some general resources for pregnancy, for evidence-based articles and information.

With love, Laura x

Aims 

The Association for the Improvements in Maternity Services is a great resource for all prospective parents, however many births you've had.

With leaflets and books available such as 'Birth after Caesarean', 'Am I Allowed?', 'Vitamin K and the Newborn' and 'Breech Births - what are my options?', there's something for everyone. 

AIMS -

• Work towards normal birth

• Provide independent support and information about maternity choices

• Raise awareness of current research on childbirth and related issues

• Protect women's human rights in childbirth

Royal college of midwives approved

What do Midwives think of Hypnobirthing?

Read some feedback and testimonials on how these amazing professionals are integrating it into their services.

Midwives on Hypnobirthing

NICE Guidelines

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care.

You can find numerous subject areas such as Diabetes in Pregnancy, Induction of Labour, Preterm Labour and Birth and Postnatal Care.

Birth Stories

I love hearing birth stories! I could talk for hours about every detail with new parents. But I thought it might be useful for you to read some short quotes from parents I’ve worked with, about how they found it helped them.

“Things didn’t go to plan, HOWEVER I can honestly say I had the most incredible birth experience that I will treasure forever. Managed to breath (with help of only gas and air) to be fully dilated. Then needed some extra help at the end. Midwives said it was the nicest delivery they’d seen in such a long time and my husband has a name for himself on the labour ward as his playlist was legendary! He was the best birth partner and I really think our overall mental headspace is a LOT down to you and your course so thank you. Xxx

— Emma, 1st baby

“We are over the moon and cannot thank you enough for the course, the confidence, the techniques and the relaxation! I listened to the tracks every night during pregnancy and have already played them to her and she seems instantly soothed. I think the course and the learning kept me calm and in control of my body which hugely helped.”

— Rachel, 1st baby

“Thank you Laura. I’d love to tell you all about the birth at some point but for now, I had such an incredible birthing experience and it was not plan A,B,nor C but I left feeling amazing. A lot was down to you and your teaching. Endless thank you’s. ❤️ Can’t wait for you to meet him.

— Tally, 1st baby

“Thank you Laura. Cannot tell you how grateful I am for all the support. I was listening to you on repeat. Really helped go into my body and focus on my breath. Hypnobirthing gave me the tools to manage the stress and anxiety that naturally comes with curveballs - including interventions, the drugs and even a global pandemic which restricted my husband’s time in the ward.

— Felicity, 1st baby

“Hypnobirthing was the most amazing thing we did to prepare ourselves for this birth. The birth day was really about bringing together all of our practices from the previous months and implementing the tools in our very full tool box to result in an incredible experience. Considering we were on lockdown and had a serious lack of help and support, everything went about as closely to my perfect birth as it could have.

— April, 2nd baby

“We have said so many time’s since she’s arrived that hypnobirthing was a godsend and we are so grateful for everything you taught us.

— Elise, 2nd baby

“I did it... Hypnobirthing really is incredible 😍 Thank you 😁. Completely in awe of the difference with this birth, so much more intune, alert and aware of what was happening with my body and baby. Thank you so much for the course and all your support xx

— Aiyshah, 2nd baby