4 reasons why Hypnobirthing is the Platinum standard of birth/ antenatal education

Pooja Mistry
May 26
2 min read

So you've heard about Hypnobirthing. You don't know much about it but it seems to be something everyone is talking about. You're sitting on the fence about it because you're just unsure on whether it's the right birth preparation course for you? Let's break down why it's the ONLY course for you and why you should get booked onto my course TODAY!

1. It Focuses on Your Mind–Body Connection

Most antenatal courses will teach you the medical side of labour—how many centimetre's dilated you "need to be", how your baby’s heart rate is monitored, and the differences between pethidine and an epidural. Useful? Yes. But hypnobirthing goes deeper. It helps you connect with your body’s natural wisdom. When you practice breathing techniques and self-hypnosis regularly, you’ll likely find yourself sleeping better, feeling calmer, and even looking forward to birth instead of fearing it.

2. It Gives Your Partner Confidence, Too

In many antenatal classes, partners tend to sit off to the side, nodding along but unsure of their role when labour begins. Hypnobirthing is different—it actively involves your birth partner. They’ll learn how to support you with calming words, gentle touch, counter-pressure techniques, how to advocate for you and challenge professionals in a helpful manner and how to be your anchor during each contraction. When the big day comes, you’ll feel supported every step of the way—and your partner will feel empowered, too.

3. It Embraces Your Flexibility and Individuality

No two births—or birthing people—are the same, and hypnobirthing truly honours that. Instead of offering a rigid, one-size-fits-all plan, l encourage you to find the tools that resonate most with you. I explain the holistic approach and breakdown the medical journey so you can feel informed enough to make changes that suit you in your birthing journey! Whether it’s a calming visualization, a power-boosting mantra, a gentle breathing rhythm, or taking all the drugs or medical interventions you want, you’re guided to trust what feels right for you. That sense of personal choice can make all the difference.

4. It Celebrates All Births

While some courses focus heavily on what could go wrong, hypnobirthing gently reminds you that birth is a normal, natural process—and something you’re fully capable of. We also look at Induction births, Caesarean birth and Assisted births so that if they feel more appropriate on the day you bring your baby into the world- you feel more confident! Instead of being flooded with fear-based scenarios, you’ll practice affirmations that ground you in confidence, like “I am one step closer to meeting my baby.” When labour intensifies, those words will help carry you through with strength and calm.