Hypnobirthing at The Portland - Friday Group Course in September 2026

Join London’s Premier Antenatal Hypnobirthing Course

Welcome to the Group Hypnobirthing & Birth Preparation Course, created and led by Elise Tobias, Central London’s leading birth preparation specialist and the resident hypnobirthing educator at The Portland Hospital.

Elise’s approach blends physiology, neuroscience and mind-body preparation in a way that has made her the trusted choice of high-profile parents and the recommended provider of hypnobirthing by several of London’s most respected obstetricians and midwifery teams. Her work is known for being calm, grounded and evidence-based – supporting women to achieve confident, positive birth experiences in every type of setting.

This group course brings Elise’s signature method to a warm, intimate environment for parents who want exceptional birth preparation without the cost of a private programme.

Whether you’re booked at The Portland or planning to birth elsewhere, this course offers a comprehensive, science-backed toolkit to help you feel informed, confident and ready.

Why Choose This Course?

Exceptional, Evidence-Based Teaching
Led by Elise Tobias, a highly experienced educator, doula and birth coach known for her mind-body approach and ability to translate complex physiology and neuroscience into simple, effective and practical tools.

Trusted by London’s Leading Obstetricians
Elise’s programme of birth preparation is recommended by consultants across The Portland and other major London hospitals for its clarity, balance and support of physiological birth. Many of her parents come through word-of-mouth from senior clinicians and midwives who value her work and see first-hand the improvements in birth experiences and outcomes. 

A Space Designed for Calm Learning
Held in The Wellness Space, within The Portland Hospital Consulting Rooms – a serene, quiet environment that allows you to genuinely switch off and focus.

Consistently Outstanding Results
Families repeatedly describe leaving Elise’s course feeling transformed – more prepared, more connected, and with a much deeper understanding of how to work with their bodies and their care team during labour.

Course Details

Dates
• Friday 4th September 2025, 2.00pm–5.00pm
• Friday 18th September 2025, 2.00pm–5.00pm

Venue
The Wellness Space, 4th Floor
212 Great Portland Street
The Portland Hospital Consulting Rooms
London, W1W 5QN

What’s Included

• Six hours of in-person teaching plus five hours of online follow-up resources
• 60-page Workbook
• Access to Elise’s full hypnobirthing audio library
• A bespoke aromatherapy blend for pregnancy and labour
• Post-course videos on induction, pain relief, and making personalised birth preferences
• Access to Elise’s private client portal and her trusted network of perinatal wellbeing specialists

What You’ll Gain

Elise’s method integrates physiology, neuroscience and practical tools so you can:

• Understand how your hormones, nervous system and birthing environment work together
• Build a calmer, more resilient mindset using proven psychological and breath-based techniques
• Reduce fear with powerful mindset and relaxation tools
• Navigate options and decision-making clearly and confidently
• Strengthen the connection between you and your birth partner
• Prepare for labour with a simple, effective toolkit you can rely on on the day

This programme is consistently rated 5 stars on Google by parents who describe feeling calmer, more informed and genuinely excited and ready for birth after working with Elise.

Booking Information

Spaces are deliberately limited to maintain an optimal learning experience. Birth partners are warmly welcomed, and the course is equally suitable for those attending alone. And just to mention — both you and your partner are entitled to paid time off for antenatal appointments, including birth preparation classes.

Reserve your place now on Central London’s No. 1 hypnobirthing course.

For questions, email Elise@elisetobias.com