Midwife-Led Antenatal Education & Birth Preparation
Our Hypnobirthing classes offer a calm, empowering, and evidence-based approach to preparing for birth. Led by Janice Hoadley, a practising midwife with over 20 years of experience and a qualified Hypnobirthing teacher, this course combines relaxation techniques with comprehensive antenatal education to help you feel confident and in control of your birth experience.
Hypnobirthing classes are suitable for first time parents as well as those having subsequent births, and for all types of birth including C-section and VBAC.
What Is Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is a complete birth education programme that teaches you how to work with your body during labour and birth. Using the Marie Mongan Hypnobirthing® method - the original and most widely recognised hypnobirthing approach - you’ll learn tools to reduce fear and tension, helping to create a calm, gentle, and positive birth experience.
Benefits of Hypnobirthing
Hypnobirthing offers benefits for both parents and babies, supporting a more positive, relaxed birth experience.
For birthing mothers:
• Reduces fear, tension and anxiety about labour
• Promotes relaxation and comfort through breathing and visualisation
• May reduce the need for medical pain relief or intervention
• Encourages shorter, more efficient labours
• Helps you feel in control and connected to your body’s natural birthing process
For birth partners:
• Provides clear ways to offer calm, confident support
• Strengthens connection and teamwork during labour
• Helps partners feel involved and prepared
For babies:
• A calmer birth environment supports easier adjustment after birth
• Promotes bonding and relaxation from the very beginning
What You’ll Learn
Classes include practical techniques for relaxation and self-hypnosis, along with essential antenatal knowledge so you and your birth partner feel informed and prepared.
Hypnobirthing Techniques
- Breathing techniques for labour and birth
- Visualisations for calm focus
- Guided relaxations to release tension and promote confidence
Antenatal Education
- Stages and physiology of labour and birth
- Pain relief options and comfort measures
- Making birth preferences and informed choices
- Understanding different types of birthing
Course Details
• 4 weekly classes – 2 hours per session
• Small group setting – maximum of 4 pregnant women and their birth partners
• Tea and coffee provided
Course Fee: £220, which includes:
• Pack of birth affirmation cards
• Relaxation and practice MP3 for use at home
Why Choose Our Hypnobirthing Classes
With expert guidance from a practising midwife, you’ll receive both professional insight and compassionate support throughout your preparation. The combination of relaxation skills, knowledge, and confidence-building techniques can help you and your birth partner approach labour feeling calm, connected, and ready for a positive birth experience.
Book Your Hypnobirthing Course in Belfast
Hypnobirthing classes are ideal if you are between 28 to 34 weeks pregnant.
Our next 4-week course dates are:
• Saturday November 29th 2025
• Saturday January 17th 2026
Spaces are limited to keep the group small and supportive, so early booking is recommended.
Location: Belfast Chiropractic & Complementary Therapies Clinic
Call: 028 9064 1111 Email: admin@belfastchiropracticclinic.com