Why are we so afraid of BIG BABIES?
It’s something I hear so much - “They said my baby is going to be massive” ”I hope he’s small” ”I can’t believe the baby was 9lbs” ”How...
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"Vicki was great and very accommodating...The course gave me the confidence to go in to the process knowing that I would be in control and able to focus my mindset to have the perfect birth, which I did!"
"Hypnobirthing is not about having a perfect birth, it is about having a positive birth experience and making informed choices about your own birth."
"Hypnobirthing is not about having a perfect birth, it is about having a positive birth experience and making informed choices about your own birth."
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Vicki Thorpe
- May 25, 2021
- 1 min
What does a contraction feel like?
We see contractions on TV as a person with a tense jaw, clenched fists, tight shoulders and screaming. In fact there are loads of...
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Vicki Thorpe
- May 15, 2021
- 1 min
How to use your BRAINS during labour and birth
Always ask questions and remember the acronym B.R.A.I.N.S . Benefit Risk Alternatives/options Instinct/intuition Nothing Smile ....
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Vicki Thorpe
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
What to Expect: What are the Stages of Labour and Birth
EARLY LABOUR: 0cm - 3cm dialated Usually the longest phase of labour - serveral hours Shorter irregular surges as the cervix begins to...
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Vicki Thorpe
- Mar 28, 2021
- 2 min
A Good Birth Goes Beyond having a Healthy Baby, let’s focus on Healthy Mums too
Did you know your birth experience can greatly impact how you feel in the months (and even years) after your baby is born! Yes! Healthy...
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Vicki Thorpe
- Mar 4, 2021
- 1 min
It’s my due date! But I’m still pregnant...what’s next?
Well quite simply, nothing has to come next. Let me remind you that only 15% of babies arrive on or before their due dates. There is...
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Vicki Thorpe
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
Why Hypnobirthing is not all hippy free births...
Tomorrow is My Harry's 2nd Birthday and it felt like the right time to share something a little bit more personal. I try not to share too...
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Vicki Thorpe
- Feb 20, 2021
- 1 min
Thinking about giving Hypnobirthing a go?
5 tips for if you are considering using Hypnobirthing to support your pregnancy and birth Look for a complete antenatal course - at the...
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Vicki Thorpe
- Feb 9, 2021
- 2 min
The Worst Position to Give Birth
The lithotomy position is often used in Western cultures for childbirth – but what is it? The lithotomy position involves lying on your...
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Vicki Thorpe
- Jan 27, 2021
- 1 min
“My midwife gave me a different due date to what I thought it would be”
This is so common. You may know the date of your last period, you may even know the exact date you conceived. Yet, a midwife or...
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Vicki Thorpe
- Jan 23, 2021
- 2 min
What is hypnobirthing all about?!
There is often the misconception that hypnobirthing is only for women seeking a drug free labour at home. The reality is that...
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Vicki Thorpe
- Jan 19, 2021
- 2 min
"Don't bother making one...it never goes to plan"
Why making a plan is vital for preparing for the birth of your baby. #birthplan #pregnancy #birthpreferences I see it all the time -...
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Vicki Thorpe
- Jan 16, 2021
- 1 min
Interactive courses vs online videos...what do I choose and why
INTERACTIVE TEACHING vs ONLINE VIDEOS A few reasons why I LOVE delivering a LIVE and completely interactive antenatal course to...
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Vicki Thorpe
- Sep 16, 2020
- 1 min
What a review!
"Both, my husband and I couldn’t recommend Shoreham Hypnobirthing enough! Don’t be put off by the term hypnobirthing. We felt that the...
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Vicki Thorpe
- Sep 16, 2020
- 1 min
How can hypnobirthing make your birth better?
What is covered in a full hypnobirthing antenatal course? ✅an in-depth explanation of how to facilitate the body to work efficiently and...
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Vicki Thorpe
- Jul 4, 2020
- 1 min
So pubs are open but I can’t have my birth partner! How is this even fair?
For many pregnant women right now, waiting For the storm to pass is a bitter pill to swallow. Not having your dream baby shower and...
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Vicki Thorpe
- May 30, 2020
- 3 min
Positive birth story ❤️
38 weeks 4 days Homebirth 7lbs6oz Born 12.09am On Sunday 23rd in the morning we were about to have breakfast in our pyjamas when I felt a...
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Vicki Thorpe
- May 30, 2020
- 2 min
Brave? To try hypnobirthing?...Brave not to !
THE BENEFITS OF HYPNOBIRTHING Decrease stress and fear during childbirth Effective breathing techniques for a comfortable labour...
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Vicki Thorpe
- Apr 10, 2020
- 1 min
Navigating higher levels of anxiety through Positive Affirmations during times of uncertainty
During these times of uncertainty, change and stress, positive affirmations can help to help us feel more at ease. Our brains are so...
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Vicki Thorpe
- Apr 9, 2020
- 1 min
A strange world right now. How can hypnobirthing help you feel confident birthing through a pandemic
It is easy to sit and list the well documented benefits of hypnobirthing for mums and babies during pregnancy and birth - positive...
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