What if my partner is reluctant to attend a Hypnobirthing workshop?
It is totally understandable that your partner maybe unsure or even nervous about attending a workshop, Hypnobirthing is often misunderstood. The reality of the day is always different to expectations in a positive way!
The course is practical, down to earth and logical. Partners are left with a clear understanding of their role and how to support their partner. A calm, confident and knowledgeable birth partner can make all the difference to your birthing experience.
Below is some feedback that partners may find very reassuring!
“My partner Tom thought it was ‘hippy sh*t’ then soon realised it was amazing. It’s now his talking point if people say they are expecting he can’t wait to encourage them to get hypnobirthing! He loved it and I loved watching him learn” Danielle
“When my wife first suggested Hypnobirthing, I thought she was mad. I (in my ignorance) had images of sitting in a circle, chanting to Mother Earth about our feelings and wearing head scarves. I'm pleased to report, I was very wrong. Women/the birthing party in a pregnancy are obviously the heroes, who do all of the work and put up with the physical/emotional strains. I think they should all be given medals to wear; every single day.
But when we had our first baby, I was struck, by how frustrating it was during my Wife's labour not to be able to help more as a partner, to take on some of the load and I ended up feeling like a bit of a spare part. The Hypnobirthing course we did with Lydia empowered me to take a more active role in the birthing process and gave me a tangible thing to be able to do to help my wife sail through the birth which, of course, she did. She smashed it in fact (not that this was ever in doubt).
Lydia is a fantastic teacher who takes the time to explain not just the practical applications of hypnosis and how it can help you have a better birthing experience, but also talk around some of the reasons for our misconceptions about birth e.g. why it is become thought of as such a 'medical' procedure. She teaches with a calming, human manner and a good sense of humour and even put up with my dad jokes and wise cracks with great patience.
I cannot recommend Hypnobirthing enough, particularly to second time parents who may be even more trepidatious about going again. Do it! Iain Dad of 2 Certified Hynpobirthing Fanboy “ Iain
“Lydia’s course was great fun, not knowing anything about Hypnobirthing going into it, I came away feeling really informed on how I can support my wife when the birth comes around. It’s changed my outlook on the birth itself and I’m much more confident now than before I went on the course. It was great to meet a couple of other likeminded people on the course with us!” Josh
“My husband and I absolutely loved Lydia and her Hypnobirthing course! Josh was understandably a little apprehensive diving into a full day of ‘god knows what’, but he was pleasantly surprised with the cool vibes from the other couples and Lydia’s relaxed way to deliver all the course information. We feel supported, educated & prepared with the knowledge Lydia has provided us with. We highly recommend” Shani
“Lydia’s course was informative and fun. I was immediately struck with the emphasis on positivity. I loved this, especially with my partner’s inclination towards over-thinking and worry.” Dave
“The biggest benefit was for my partner who was really nervous about his role in the birth. Lydia taught him how important he was too and he went from a nervous wreck to my absolute rock” Lauren
“My partner came reluctantly to this on the basis that it was just two sessions rather than NCTs 6 sessions. and he left telling all his mates about it, saying he could not believe anyone would rock up to a labour without having done it, total hypnobirthing (Lydia Barlow) convert and advocate who’s been able to participate in every midwife appointment since making his own informed choices and feeling confident in how he can support me” Kat
“The course empowered us as a couple, to understand how we could take control of each step of the birthing process. We were able to pre-empt scenarios at the hospital, and this enabled me to support the environment that Alice needed to maintain, to keep her calm and relaxed throughout” Alistair
“Thank you Lydia for coming to our home today, we really had a lovely day and deeply enjoyed the course! I didn't expect this from my 'rational' partner at all, but your approach really won him over” Aurora
“My husband wasn't entirely convinced but then came to the sessions he was 100% on board and encouraged all the practise and for me to use the Hypnobirth techniques throughout my pregnancy and some pre birth procedures which I needed. Birth partners are so so important” Jenny
