My classes
Whether you're pregnant or in the slightly overwhelming, hazy days of new motherhood, I'm here to support you with kindness, warmth & love.
Hypnobirthing
"Steph is a really kind and caring person with lots of knowledge & she made us feel so confident & at ease with how to deal with labour. We were provided with plenty of information to get us ready & prepared. Thank you so much Steph, everything we learnt got us through it!” Sara & Matt
If you're looking for realistic, practical, confidence-building antenatal education, my hypnobirthing courses are for you! Labour and birth can be unpredictable and I’m certainly not here to tell you that hypnobirthing will guarantee you a certain type of birth BUT what my courses (and your daily practice) will do is stack the odds in your favour for a more positive experience by helping you and your birth partner...
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work on your subconscious so you feel positive about birth;
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understand how the mind-body connection & hormones affect birth;
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know your choices & feel confident making decisions;
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learn tools to help you feel calm & relaxed, supported & supportive in labour; and
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navigate the maternity system confidently.
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Full Hypnobirthing Antenatal course, 8-hours: £380 (1:1 at home/online)
Essentials course, 4-hours: £160 (1:1 at home/online)
Positive Planned Caesarean workshop, 2.5hrs: £100 (1:1 at home/online)
Pregnancy Yoga
"I love Steph's classes. I was really missing yoga at the start of my pregnancy & feel so great now I'm back into the swing of it. She creates such a welcoming & relaxing atmosphere. I'd highly recommend classes to new mums-to-be, with or without experience of yoga." Heather
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Mondays 19.45-21.00 at Downley Community Centre.
£12 per class or £10 per class when you book six or more. Mats provided.
Suitable from 14 weeks of pregnancy. No yoga experience needed.
Mum & Baby Yoga
"The highlight of my week. Steph provides such a safe space for us to come together, gently move our incredible bodies, share giggles & of course, a cup of tea!" Elle
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Wednesdays 11.30-12.30 at Cedar Barn, Hazlemere.
£12 per class or £10 per class when you book six or more.
Suitable from 10 weeks following a caesarean or assisted birth and 6 weeks following a straightforward birth.
Baby Massage
“We thoroughly enjoyed our gorgeous massage class run by Steph, who is very calming and lovely. The sessions were therapeutic for both of us & helped tremendously with my baby’s sleep & overall wellbeing.” Emma
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Tuesdays 10-11am in Marlow and Wednesdays 10-11am in Hazlemere.
£70 for a five-week course, includes goody bag with massage oil.
I provide mats & towels. Suitable from birth to crawling.
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How soon can I start pregnancy yoga classes?As long as you've had your 12-week scan and your midwife/ doctor hasn't told you otherwise, classes are suitable once you reach 14 weeks of pregnancy. The great thing about yoga in pregnancy is it helps you physically and mentally but it also prepares your body for birth too. And you don't need to have practised yoga before - in fact around 70% of women do it for the first time in pregnancy!
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Which hypnobirthing course would be best for me?Both my Full and Essentials hypnobirthing courses are private 1:1 sessions for you and your birth partner. If you haven't done any birth preparation classes I'd recommend the full 8-hour course. If you've already signed up for antenatal classes (e.g. with NCT or NHS) or if you've given birth before and you'd like a refresher, the 4-hour Essentials course is perfect.
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When can we start Baby Massage?Baby massage classes are suitable from birth until they're crawling off the mat! Little ones of all ages love massage - I've had babies as young as 10 days all the way up to eight months starting a course. Whenever you start, you'll find classes are super relaxed and if your baby doesn't want to be massaged you have a handout to follow at home and plenty of time over the five weeks to practise all the strokes in class.
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When can I start Mum & Baby Yoga?Mum & Baby Yoga is suitable from 10 weeks following a caesarean or assisted birth or 6 weeks following a straightforward birth. The main focus of classes is on yoga for you but we also include the babies and do some yoga specifically for them too!