Hypnobirthing & Birth Preparation
in Exmouth, East Devon
A beautifully calm 2, midwife-led hypnobirthing and birth preparation course in Exmouth, supporting expectant parents from Exeter, Topsham, Lympstone, Woodbury, Budleigh Salterton and across East Devon.
What is Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is a powerful, evidence-based approach to birth preparation that combines breathing techniques, deep relaxation and mindset work to support a calmer, more positive birth experience. It is a set of practical tools and techniques that help you feel more in control, more informed and more confident about pregnancy and birth.
It’s not about “hypnosis” in the traditional sense — you are always in control. Instead, hypnobirthing helps you understand how your body works in labour and teaches you how to reduce fear, release tension and work with your body, rather than against it.
When you feel calm and safe, your body produces the hormones needed for labour to progress more effectively. Hypnobirthing draws on both evidence-based practice and instinctive birth physiology, helping you reconnect with your body’s natural ability to give birth.
Whether you are planning a vaginal birth or a caesarean birth, the techniques you learn in our classes can help you feel calmer, more prepared and more in control of your experience, whatever path your birth takes.
The Coastal Birth Method ™
Hypnobirthing
Calm your mind and body using simple, effective techniques that reduce fear and tension.
Biomechanics
Understand how your body and your baby work together during labour.
Midwife-led
Be guided by experienced, evidence-based midwifery knowledge you can trust.This course is a thoughtful and unique blend of hypnobirthing, birth biomechanics, antenatal education and expert midwifery insight.
Bringing everything you need for birth preparation together in one place
When you understand how your body works, how your baby moves down and how you can stay calm and relaxed throughout that, everything starts to make more sense. This specialist course aims to empower you to have a calmer, more controlled birth experience. Reducing fear, anxiety and aiding deep relaxation and trust in your body.
Can Hypnobirthing Help You?
✔️ If this is your first baby
and you want to understand what to expect, how your body works in labour and feel more calm and prepared for birth
✔️ If you feel anxious or unsure about birth
and want to feel calmer, more in control and able to trust your body
✔️ If you’re hoping for a vaginal birth after a previous caesarean or instrumental birth
and want to understand how to support your body, optimise your baby’s position and approach this birth feeling calmer and more confident
✔️ If you’re hoping for a calm, positive birth experience
and want to feel more relaxed and in control throughout labour
✔️ If you’ve attended antenatal classes before
but are looking for a deeper understanding and more personalised preparation
✔️ If it’s been a while since your last birth
and you’d like to revisit things with fresh knowledge and a calmer, more confident approach
✔️ If your previous birth experience felt difficult or overwhelming
and you'd like to rebuild your confidence and approach this birth feeling more supported, confident and in control
✔️ If you’re being offered induction
and want to feel calm, more confident making decisions that are right for you and less worried about how you will cope
✔️ If your birth partner wants to feel more involved
and know how to support you in a meaningful, practical way
✔️ If you are planning a caesarean birth and feel anxious about surgery
and want tips on how to breath and stay calm throughout
What Will I Learn?
In our hypnobirthing class we will cover . .
The Science of Birth Hormones and why they matter
The Physiology of Birth
Biomechanics for Labour and Birth - How your baby moves through the pelvis
Positions and Movements to support comfort and help labour progress
Breathing Techniques for each stage of labour
Deep Relaxation and Guided Visualisation to feel calm and in control
How to Reduce Fear, Anxiety and Tension and build trust and confidence in your amazing body
Practical Tools for Managing Contractions
The Role of Your Birth Partner and how they can support you
How to Create a Calm Birth Environment why it matters and where to have your baby
Making Informed Decisions using Evidence-Based Information and navigating the current maternity system
Birth Preferences Support and guidance
Meeting your baby and what to expect
EVERYTHING’S INCLUDED
Your Complete Hypnobirthing Experience Includes:
• 2 x 2.5-hour in-person sessions
• A full hypnobirthing programme
• Breathing and relaxation techniques
• Practical tools for labour and birth
• Dedicated birth partner support and guidance
• A beautifully designed workbook to support your journey
• Guided relaxation audio tracks for pregnancy and birth
• Light refreshments at each session
• Access to our exclusive client-only online area
• A thoughtfully curated Coastal Birth Club goodie bag
Location
All group classes are taught at
Exmouth Healing Centre, 37 The Strand, Exmouth, EX8 1AQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can start hypnobirthing at any point in pregnancy, with many people choosing to begin between 20–34 weeks. This allows plenty of time to understand the techniques and practise them before birth.
However, it is never too late to start and still benefit from hypnobirthing. Even in the final weeks of pregnancy, learning how to breathe, relax and feel more in control can make a meaningful difference to your experience.
If you’re unsure when to begin, you’re always welcome to get in touch and I’ll be happy to guide you.
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Hypnobirthing is for you if you:
Feel anxious or unsure about birth and want to feel calmer and more reassured
Want to feel more informed, confident and in control of your experience
Are looking for a calm, positive and supportive approach to birth preparation
Would like your birth partner to feel confident, involved and prepared
Want to understand how to work with your body during labour
Hypnobirthing is suitable for all types of birth and all stages of pregnancy.
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The 5 Week Antenatal Course is a complete, in-depth programme designed to prepare you for the whole journey into parenthood. It covers everything from labour and birth preparation (including hypnobirthing and biomechanics) through to postnatal recovery, feeding, caring for your newborn and meeting your baby.
The 2 Week Hypnobirthing Course is more focused. It’s ideal if you’d like to concentrate specifically on labour and birth preparation — including breathing techniques, relaxation, mindset and practical tools to support your body during labour.
It can be a great option if you’ve had a baby before and feel confident with newborn care, or if you’re simply looking for a shorter, more focused course centred around birth itself.
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Our classes are midwife-led by an experienced midwife who supports women during labour, is qualified in Antenatal Education and trained in Hypnobirthing and biomechanics for birth. We are also FEDANT accredited. This course combines evidence-based information with practical guidance, so you’re not only learning techniques but also gaining a clear understanding of how birth works and how to confidently navigate your options within your local maternity services.
Alongside your hypnobirthing sessions, you will also receive:
MP3 relaxation tracks
A comprehensive workbook and resources
Ongoing support throughout your pregnancy
This is more than a hypnobirthing course. Classes are designed to feel calm, welcoming and personal, giving you the time and space to ask questions, build confidence and truly prepare for birth.
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No method can guarantee a pain-free birth.
Hypnobirthing is not about removing all sensation or pain, but about helping you feel calmer, more in control and better able to cope with the intensity of labour and the power your body is creating. By reducing fear and tension, many people find their experience feels more manageable, positive and less overwhelming.
You may have the birth you are hoping for, but if your journey takes a different path, hypnobirthing can help you feel more adaptable, informed and in control of your decisions — supporting you to look back on your experience feeling positive and empowered by it.
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No — you are always fully aware and in control. Hypnobirthing is not about being “put under” or losing control.
Instead, it uses techniques such as breathing, relaxation and focused attention to help you enter a deeply calm and relaxed state. This supports your body to work more effectively during labour and can help reduce fear and tension.
These techniques can be used in all types of birth — helping you feel calmer, more prepared and more in control of your experience.
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Yes, absolutely.
This course is designed to support all birth journeys, including planned caesarean births. You’ll gain the knowledge, tools and confidence to approach your birth feeling calm, informed and prepared.
We’ll gently guide you through what to expect, how to create a calm and personalised experience, and how your birth partner can support you throughout. You’ll also learn breathing and relaxation techniques to help you feel more in control, reduce anxiety, and step into your birth feeling confident and supported.
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Birth partners are encouraged to attend and are very welcome. They play an important role in supporting you during labour and will learn practical ways to help you stay calm and focused.
Partners also find it helps them to relax and feel calmer and more informed about birth too
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Yes — our classes are based in Exmouth and support families across Devon, including Exeter, Topsham, Lympstone, Woodbury, Otterton and Budleigh Salterton. As long as you are happy to travel to us, you will be warmly welcome.