Bristol Hypnobirthing

Feeling nervous about your baby's birth? Heard horror story after horror story? Binge watched One Born every minute?
Wish there was something that could make it easier and take away the unease you feel.
You've stumbled across Hypnobirthing but are concerned it might be a bit ' hippy crystal waving hoo ha' for you! Your partner certainly thinks so.
... You'd love to feel more relaxed about your baby's birth. You want to feel calm and in control. You want your partner to be able to support you during labour rather than feeling like an extra in a film.
On Monday 10th Sep, 7 - 8:30 pm I will be offering a free 1.5 hour Hypnobirthing taster session at Born in Bristol. A great way to check out Hypnobirthing if you are undecided.
Come away with an understanding that you CAN influence how your baby's birth goes. Pick up some top tips and learn how your body works to actually deliver your baby. Find out how to birth without pushing. Discover that Hypnobirthing is 100% logical and rooted in current scientific knowledge. Get an opportunity to ask questions about full Hypnobirthing courses.
Although this is a free event, booking is essential as places are limited please book online at www.bristolhypnobirthing.com
Joce xx
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So many lovely Babies arriving, I have had two full courses that have all birthed, so proud and in awe of all these amazing families.

When I teach hypnobirthing I aim to make it a holistic experience covering more than just birth. I DO NOT EMPOWER YOU, I RECOGNISE YOU ARE POWERFUL AND RESPECT IT.

Feeling nervous about your baby's birth? Heard horror story after horror story? Binge watched One Born every minute?
Wish there was something that could make it easier and take away the unease you feel.
You've stumbled across Hypnobirthing but are concerned it might be a bit ' hippy crystal waving hoo ha' for you! Your partner certainly thinks so.
... You'd love to feel more relaxed about your baby's birth. You want to feel calm and in control. You want your partner to be able to support you during labour rather than feeling like an extra in a film.
On Monday the 27th August & Mon 10th Sep, 7 - 8:30 pm I will be offering a free 1.5 hour Hypnobirthing taster session at Born in Bristol. A great way to check out Hypnobirthing if you are undecided.
Come away with an understanding that you CAN influence how your baby's birth goes. Pick up some top tips and learn how your body works to actually deliver your baby. Find out how to birth without pushing. Discover that Hypnobirthing is 100% logical and rooted in current scientific knowledge. Get an opportunity to ask questions about full Hypnobirthing courses.
Although this is a free event, booking is essential as places are limited please book online at www.bristolhypnobirthing.com
Joce xx
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Even though I know the science and logic behind birth. I'm often stopped in my tracks with the magic of it too.
#Repost @jenmuir_badassbirth • • • •
... One of the earliest marks of a psychic takes place at birth when a child is born in the caul (also referred to as veil or hood). The caul is a thin membrane, part of the amniotic sac in which the baby grows while in the womb. A child born with a caul usually emerges with the amnion covering his or her head. It has been described as a shimmering veil. The caul is harmless and easily removed by a doctor or midwife. Those born this way are referred to as caulbearers. These types of births are very rare, especially today due to more interventive birthing techniques.
There is much folklore associated with caul births. In certain societies caulbearers were burned as witches and thought to be werewolves or vampires. For the most part, however, being born with a caul was seen as a good omen, a sign of luck and greatness, the mark of kings (caulbearers being born already crowned). Thought to bring wisdom, honor and truth, cauls were often purchased by Greek and Roman statesmen. In Scandinavian tradition, the caul was associated with the presence of an accompanying spirit called a fylgja, which after birth would manifest as an animal, object or person. In other societies, caulbearers were believed to be impervious to drowning, and the cauls themselves (which can be dried and saved), were highly sought after by sailors, who would buy them and often wear them in lockets as prevention against drowning. Amniomancy, a form of divination, was practiced by interpreting the caul. Cauls were often kept as heirlooms. Upon the death of the bearer, it was said that the caul should be burned so its owner could rest peacefully.
Caulbearers are also said to have the ability to be able to detect underground water, to predict weather changes and to know when fish and food will be plentiful.
Some famous caulbearers include Alexander the Great, Jesus, the poet Lord Byron and the mystic poet Kahlil Gibran.
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Come and celebrate your amazing boobs!

Love teaching all my clients rebozo, and love seek g the techniques backed up by evidence. The topic of cultural appropriation is also relevant and I follow all the recommendations only using traditional Rebozos from the lovely Rebozos de Maria, while acknowledging my limits in the practice of bringing comfort and security, rather than repositioning bub.

All tickets for next taster session taken. If you are interested in joining the course starting Aug 20th and want to know more about Hypnobirthing please message me and we can arrange to meet. I will be holding another taster session in late August. X

Do you know freebirthing is an option open to all women. Would you consider it for your next birth?

Shiatsu in pregnancy is a truly wonderful experience. I personally credit Astrid and her work with allowing me to connect to Soph while having a very stressful time in my old career.

Feeling nervous about your baby's birth? Heard horror story after horror story? Binge watched One Born every minute?
Wish there was something that could make it easier and take away the unease you feel.
You've stumbled across Hypnobirthing but are concerned it might be a bit ' hippy crystal waving hoo ha' for you! Your partner certainly thinks so.
... You'd love to feel more relaxed about your baby's birth. You want to feel calm and in control. You want your partner to be able to support you during labour rather than feeling like an extra in a film.
On Monday the 6th August 7 - 8:30 pm I will be offering a free 1.5 hour Hypnobirthing taster session at Born in Bristol. A great way to check out Hypnobirthing if you are undecided.
Come away with an understanding that you CAN influence how your baby's birth goes. Pick up some top tips and learn how your body works to actually deliver your baby. Find out how to birth without pushing. Discover that Hypnobirthing is 100% logical and rooted in current scientific knowledge. Get an opportunity to ask questions about full Hypnobirthing courses.
Although this is a free event, booking is essential as places are limited please book online at www.bristolhypnobirthing.com
Joce xx
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How great Bristol now has this Tongue Tie Service. Although it pangs me with sadness as the NHS should have the money and time to allow all babies a through tongue tie assessment by an expert.
The face Sarah is also a lactation consultant is a huge bonus. Breastfeeding can be challenging for so many different reasons, seeing a qualified lactation consultant could be the be money you ever spend. I would never have come this far feeding Soph if it weren't for the advice of a lactation consultant.

New Zealand's Prime Minster has just had a baby with a man she's not married to, who's going to be a stay at home Dad while she runs the country. WELCOME TO 2018 !!

1 spot left for the 5 week course starting next Wednesday. Would you like to learn how to stay calm, in control and truly present in the moment for birth. Would you like to give your child a gentle loving entry into the world? Hypnobirthing teaches practical achievable techniques for all variations of birth. Booking online at www.bristolhypnobirthing.com

Welcome to 10 days of badass birthing.
1. Ask questions. About everything. Literally everything. “What are you doing? Why are you doing that? What other options do I have? Are there any risks with doing that? ... What else can you do instead?” Ask questions about where you birth, when and with whom. Ask what the evidence is and if there is any contradicting it. Learn about levels of evidence and recommendations in pregnancy. Know your hospital's policies on induction, monitoring, appointments, home visits, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, support people, bed sharing, everything. Read every one. And most importantly LEARN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POLICY AND EVIDENCE.
want to know more, courses starting next week! 1 couple space left! #bristol #bristolbaby #pregnant #birthwork
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Possibly one of the best most "real" books about parenting I've ever come across.