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Empowering Hypnobirthing Courses and Doula Support

Hello lovely!

I'm Charlotte, Doula, Hypnobirthing Antenatal Teacher, mum of two and all-around birth-nerd based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

In Group and Private one-to-one Hypnobirthing Antenatal courses I take expectant parents from "Clueless" to "Confident," and "Terrified" to "Empowered" with evidence-based information, tangible skills and a compassion-first approach to birth preparation.

I’ve been helping clients prepare for birth since I completed my training in 2021, with my online and in-person courses getting 5-star reviews on Google and lovely feedback from parents and families. In 2024 I completed my Doula certification and added Doula Support to my offering (after unofficially providing this to my clients for years) This means pregnant women and parents-to-be, like you, can receive further nurturing support throughout your pregnancy, birth and early parenting journey from me, if you wish.

Positive Birth Leeds Hypnobirthing courses are packed with useful information and practical tips to help you mentally and physically prepare for your baby's birth. I work with families preparing for birth in all settings; including home birth, birth centre, hospital labour ward and caesarean birth.

I offer a range of services Hypnobirthing and Doula services to suit your individual needs, both privately and in groups, including:

One-to-one Birth and Antenatal Doula Support
One-to-one Postnatal Doula Support
Group Hypnobirthing courses for those looking for a supportive environment to learn alongside other expectant parents
Private Hypnobirthing courses to access bespoke and intimate one-to-one hypnobirthing sessions.
Hypnobirthing, Essentials for those further on in pregnancy, or as a companion to other antenatal courses
Hypnobirthing Refresher for second, third, or fourth-time parents
Caesarean Hypnobirthing for those expecting a planned caesarean birth
Birth Prep Power Hour to address any specific worries one-on-one

I'm passionate about childbirth and supporting you and your birth partner, to feel informed, confident and empowered for your birth. I engage both partners in every session, with my informed, evidence-based, down-to-earth approach.

Learn more about the Positive Birth Leeds Hypnobirthing Antenatal courses here.

I offer and book a FREE no-obligation 20-minute Discovery Call here to answer any questions and help you decide if I'm the right teacher for you.

My training & qualifications:

I'm a self-confessed birth nerd and following my initial Hypnobirthing teacher training in 2021 I have most recently completed my Doula training as well as becoming a Breastfeeding Peer supporter for Leeds Bosom Buddies. I continue to further my birth knowledge through reading, podcasts and CPD courses that enable me to support your birth preparation and beyond into parenthood. I'm fully insured and FEDANT (Federation of Antenatal Educators) accredited.

COMPLETED:

Doula Training - Nurturing Birth - 2024
Breastfeeding Peer Support Training - Health for All (Leeds) Ltd - 2024
Breastfeeding and Lactation: The Fundamentals with Katie James RM, MMid, IBCLC (teacher) - 2023
Birth Trauma Training with Make Birth Better - 2023
Hypnobirthing Expansion Teacher Training with Love you Birth - 2023
SIDS and Safer Sleep for Babies training with The Lullaby Trust - 2022
Birth Biomechanics with Midwife Molly O'Brien at Optimal Birth 2022
Childbirth Physiology with Dr Rachel Reed - 2022
Gathering in the Knowledge with Dr Sara Wickham - 2021
KGHypnobirthing Teacher Training - DipBH(KGH) - KGHypnobirthing - 2021

Every course I take helps me to tailor the Positive Birth Leeds Hypnobirthing Antenatal courses with practical, up-to-date and evidence-based information and to support parents preparing for all kinds of birth.

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I have been invited by John Lewis and Baby Week Leeds to speak about Hypnobirthing and the Doula support role with parents-to-be at their regular and annual events in Leeds.

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A woman stands indoors, smiling and presenting a display for Positive Birth Leeds. Behind her is a branded banner that reads, "Positive Birth Leeds: Hypnobirthing Antenatal Courses – Get informed and feel calm, confident, and empowered for your birth!" Below it are listed services such as "Hypnobirthing Antenatal Courses," "Hypnobirthing Essentials Courses," "Hypnobirthing Refresher Classes," and "Hypnobirthing for a Caesarean Birth," with options for group, private, and online courses. A table on her right displays a gift basket and educational materials, printed guides, tote bags, and birthing resources, arranged neatly.

A woman stands indoors in a John Lewis nursery department next to a table, smiling and presenting a display for Positive Birth Leeds. Next to her is a branded banner that reads, "Positive Birth Leeds: Hypnobirthing Antenatal Courses – Get informed and feel calm, confident, and empowered for your birth!" Below it are listed services such as "Hypnobirthing Antenatal Courses," "Hypnobirthing Essentials Courses," "Hypnobirthing Refresher Classes," and "Hypnobirthing for a Caesarean Birth," with options for group, private, and online courses. A table in front displays educational materials, printed guides, tote bags, and birthing resources, arranged neatly.

What exactly is Hypnobirthing anyway?

The name 'Hypnobirthing' sounds a bit airy-fairy, but it is actually evidence-based and logical birth preparation education teaching you the science of birth, birth mindset, breathing and relaxation skills and tips for making informed decisions during pregnancy and for birth.

The techniques I share, and you then practice, will teach your body how to develop automatic responses to instinctively trigger deep relaxation. And when you relax this helps your baby relax too.

As far as body conditioning training goes, this is as soothing and empowering as it gets!

Hypnobirthing skills can be used to achieve a positive birth experience in any setting, be it a Caesarean birth, in a hospital setting or at a homebirth. The courses are open to you and your partner, after all this is a family affair!

This is about empowering you to build trust and confidence in your body and your birth choices, deciding what is right for you and what your own personal route of least stress is.

You can read more about the evidence answering the common questions "Does Hypnobirthing Really Work?" and "Are Hypnobirthing classes worth it?" on the Positive Birth Leeds Blog

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"The sessions were relaxed, varied and interactive and we learnt so much. I hadn't known much about Hypnobirthing before we started but it all made sense with Charlotte's guidance."

Ruth, first time mum, Leeds

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Empowering Hypnobirthing Courses and Doula Support

​My training & qualifications​:

COMPLETED:

Doula Training - Nurturing Birth - 2024

Breastfeeding Peer Support Training - Health for All (Leeds) Ltd - 2024

I have been invited by John Lewis and Baby Week Leeds to speak about Hypnobirthing and the Doula support role with parents-to-be at their regular and annual events in Leeds.

What exactly is Hypnobirthing anyway?

Ruth, first time mum, Leeds

My training & qualifications: