Autumn Group Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Course

Hey lovely,

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PREGNANCY! What an exciting time, but also a bit nerve-wracking when you get to the birth bit right?!

Well you're in the right place, because my 5* Autumn Group Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Course is perfect for you! It's the right balance of learning everything you need to know about birth and having a positive experience, whilst also meeting some pretty cool other local parents-to-be.

This in-depth birth prep course is run at the Lucy Pygott Centre in Hartley Wintney over 3 cosy and informative sessions (dates & times below):

Session 1: How the Mind & Body Connect
Friday 18th September 2026 6:30 - 9pm

Session 2: The Toolkit - Staying Calm & Relaxed
Friday 25th September 2026 6:30 - 9pm

Session 3: Approaching the Big Day
Saturday 3rd October 2026 10am - 3pm

Why Hypnatal Birthing's Autumn Group Course?
Giving birth is one of the most memorable events that will happen in your life. I have two children, so I speak from experience! You will never forget your birth experience, so let's make it a great one, that you love talking about for years to come.

If you're feeling nervous, anxious or apprehensive about birth then this is the course for you! Hypnobirthing completely changed my whole outlook on birth when me and my hubby did our Group Hypnobirthing Course over 6 years ago to prepare for our first baby - and I can't wait to share all this with you too!

If you don't prepare for giving birth and just think "I'll go with the flow", you'll likely end up going with the hospital's flow, which isn't necessarily in your/your baby's best interests, and could result in unnecessary medical intervention. If we look at hospital maternity statistics we can see an increase in medicalised birth and caesarean section rates, some of which are medically necessary, but a lot that aren't.

How can you avoid the chance of unnecessary medical intervention? Learning all about your body, how incredible it is, how to stay calm & relaxed, how to make informed decisions and weigh up information. Lucky for you, I'm here to help you do just that! 

"I wanted to say a huge thank you for everything during my pregnancy, I really could not have been so informed, in control and comfortable in the hospital environment without you" T&G, Basingstoke

How will I feel after?
Not only will you come away feeling informed, confident and excited about birth, but you will have had a truly lovely experience preparing for the birth of your baby/babies. Take some time out for you and your birth partner, connect with other parents, ask me any questions that will help you feel confident and prepared, and enjoy some delicious refreshments too! What a lovely experience for you and your birth partner during pregnancy!


Who runs the course?
The whole course is delivered by Fiona Wilson, founder of Hypnatal Birthing and mum of two living in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire.

I have first-hand knowledge of the local maternity services, after having my son at Frimley Park Hospital back in 2020 and my daughter at home in 2022, supported by the local home birth team (Lavender team at Frimley). After having my two babies I couldn't keep everything I learned to myself, which is why I now teach expectant parents all about birth, and how much there is within your control. I absolutely love empowering birth teams like you so you feel in control, empowered and informed about all aspects of your birth experience.

"My husband and I had 1:1 classes with Fiona for the birth of our first baby. We would highly recommend her, she took all the fear away and gave all the knowledge about child birth that we needed. We found it really helpful and made the birth of our boy calm and beautiful" A&J, Basingstoke

What will I learn?

• Birth physiology, the science behind birth and hormones.
• The mind and its impact on labour
• Stages of labour - what to do when.
• Hypnobirthing tools / techniques to stay calm, relaxed and in control.
• Approaching birth with a positive mindset.
• Birth place & environment.
• Birth partner's role.
• Coping with labour, comfort measures & pain relief.
• Breathing techniques.
• Creating a Birth Plan for all scenarios.
• Preparing for birth physically and practically.
• Reducing your chance of tearing with birth positions.
• Navigating the maternity system & making informed decisions.
• How to confidently speak to healthcare professionals.
• Common interventions & considerations.
• Induction & assisted delivery.
• Placenta delivery & the golden hour.
• Preparing for all birth scenarios - from spontaneous labour to induction or caesarean.

What do you get?

• 10 hours of great quality birth prep over 3 relaxed sessions.
• 6 relaxation / guided hypnosis scripts (mp3 format).
• Tools / techniques to stay calm during labour.
• HUGE bank of resources & handouts.
• Birth Plan Template
• Birth Partner Prompt Sheet
• Hypnobirthing Practice Schedule
• Birth Bag Packing List
• Essential oil roller ball from Take Five Aromatherapy.
• Beautiful Rest & Recover bath salts from Yuula.
• Catch-up call around 37 weeks.
• Signposting to other local services.
• Welcome Bag full of treats, discounts, information about local services, groups and clubs.​​
• Access to The Mum's Village online community and monthly meet-ups.
• Ongoing support and a listening ear near your due date.
• Access to Client Portal with relaxation tracks, templates, signposting, recommended books, podcasts & audiobooks.

Where?
The Lucy Pygott Centre, Hartley Wintney RG27 8EB.
There is lots of free, easy parking here.

When?
This course runs on two Friday evenings and one Sunday daytime session.
Friday 18th September 2026 (6:30 - 9pm)
Friday 25th September 2026 (6:30 - 9pm)
Saturday 3rd October 2026 (10am - 3pm)

The Autumn Group Course is perfect for you if your baby is due between October - December. I recommend booking a course any time from 20 weeks. This gives you lots of time to practice all the relaxation tools & techniques, think about and research your birth plan, work on your mindset and develop a really strong self-belief and trust in your body.

Each session is a mixture of discussion, interactive activities and of course some breaks to refresh and get to know other couples on the course!

What type of birth is it for?
This course is suitable for anyone, whether this is your first baby or subsequent. It's for any type of birth, home birth, hospital birth, induction, caesarean, pain relief or no pain relief...you get the picture, anyone can do it!

Investment: only £250 per birth team.

https://www.hypnatalbirthing.co.uk/pregnancy-support for more information.

IT’S MORE THAN JUST A COURSE, IT’S A MOVEMENT TOWARDS POSITIVE BIRTH