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Hello You Portraits

www.helloyouportraits.com

Kids Naturally

All photography on this website (with 2 exceptions!) are supplied by Kids Naturally. Laurence Jones is a fantastic photographer who has photographed Liz’s family on 2 occasions and we couldn’t recommend him highly enough! Go to www.kidsnaturally.co.uk.

Graham Eades

Graham is a Reiki Practitioner based in the Solihull area. Liz was treated by Graham with great results – highly recommended. Contact graham on graham.eades2@virginmedia.com.

Tracey Griffin

Tracey is an Independent Midwife who also practices Reflexology for pregnancy and offers various other services. Visit her site www.harmony-holistic-therapy.co.uk for more information.

Yoga with Lynne

If you want to get back to your pre-pregnancy body and continue the fabulous relaxation your learnt on your Hypnobirthing course then yoga is fantastic. Lynne is a lovely lady and a wonderful teacher – I might see you at one of her classes 🙂 www.yogawithlynne.co.uk

Body & Soul Holistics

Shelley is an experienced therapist and offers wonderful treatments such as massage, reflexology, Reiki, EFT and much more. www.bodyandsoulholistics.org

Katie Louise Doula

Katie offers range of services from Doula, birth pool hire, postnatal services, BabyNatal and more. www.katielouisedoula.co.uk

Natalie’s Wish

A great-qualified midwife Natalie offers fantastic antenatal classes in Solihull, which are great alternative to NCT and a nice accompaniment to Hypnobirthing. www.natalieswish.co.uk

Acupuncture in Solihull

Maddy Sharp offers acupuncture for general well being and for several pregnancy related issues (eg morning sickness, breech baby). Contact Maddy directly for more information.

www.acupunctureinsolihull.co.uk

www.acupunctureinfertility.co.uk

Last week I talked about the Fear=Tension=Pain cycle. I thought I'd fill you in on what I've learnt about fear of birth.In my taster sessions, and during Class 1 of my full hypnobirthing course I try to get people to open up around their fear of birth. People range from:COMPLETE FEAR - fear of blood, fear of needles, fear of pain, fear of hospitals, fear of losing one's dignity, fear of tearing, fear of death....UNDERLYING UNEASE - Not able to pinpoint a specific fear, but think they should have fear, but can't figure out if they do or in fact why they do.People find hypnobirthing for all the above reasons and more. Some are first time parents, some second time, others third, fourth etc. Some have had previous positive experiences but believe it was fluke, others negative and want to do whatever it takes to have a positive subsequent birth.Sadly a huge number of people don't overcome their fears, aren't able to acknowledge they have them, are willing to take the risk and just 'wing it'.There is a high chance of entering the Fear=Tension=Pain cycle if you don't process your fears, if you don't work to overcome them, if you don't acknowledge them. It's simple science - the power of the mind body connection & our innate mechanisms for survival.Please get in touch if you want to know more or hear about my next Free Taster session. ... See MoreSee Less

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Today is World Wildlife Day, and while I accept hamsters aren't the most interesting form of wildlife this little creature will help to demonstrate my point.⁠⁠When I'm explaining how the human brain affects how we birth I often ask my clients if they have ever seen an animal give birth. Usually we end up talking about the latest David Attenborough. The most abstract example I've had so far is a families pet hamster.⁠⁠As a child my client had a pregnant pet hamster. They put a toilet roll filled with wood shavings into its hutch to provide a cosy spot for the hamster....so where did the hamster have her young?⁠⁠Within the toilet roll. It was warm, dark, safe, and she was completely unobserved.⁠⁠We as humans aren't different in what we need to help the natural process of birth (and the natural hormones). So I ask, has anyone ever been to a hospital and felt it was warm (usually its hot), dark (ohhh the strip lights), and unobserved (hustle and bustle spring to mind)!⁠⁠In my hypnobirthing classes I teach why these things are so important, and also how to acheive these things in any environment. After-all whatever birth we have getting the environment right can really help boost the natural hormones to assist birth.⁠⁠If you want to know more about why we need these things for birth join me on my next FREE taster session. ⁠⁠ ... See MoreSee Less

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