Pregnancy can be a time of anxiety as well as joy and midwives often see firsthand how preparation shapes the birth experience.

More and more midwives are choosing to train as Hypnobirthing teachers so they can give parents skills that transform labour from something to endure into something to embrace. Not only does this enhance their skills as a midwife but it can also provide as fantastic extra income from something that they already have so much understanding of.

Here, three of our incredible graduates share their journey of midwife to Hypnobirthing instructor and why it’s made such a difference.

Meet Bronwen Kenward:

Can you share a little about your background as a midwife?

I've been a midwife for 13 years now, and during that time l've worked across all areas of maternity care. For the past 11 years I've been a community midwife, which I absolutely love. It's such a privilege to support families throughout their pregnancy, to be part of such a significant chapter ...

Teaching Hypnobirthing has brought so much to my life and not just the ability to work flexibly around my four children. I also know it has massively grown my confidence and self belief. I truly feel a different person from the person I did before I took this path. 

What could becoming a Hypnobirthing teacher bring to your life? 

Find out about our accredited Hypnobirthing teacher training programme here.

Abby xx

A day in the life of a new hypnobirthing teacher.

So, you are thinking about becoming a hypnobirthing teacher but you aren't quite sure if it will fit with your existing life, here's an insight into how hypnobirthing worked for me. 

A typical day for a new hypnobirthing teacher looks something like this:

6:30am - Get up with the baby and toddler - breakfast and general morning carnage.

7:30am - I get showered and ready for the day before my husband sets off for work.

9am - Kids watch Peppa pig whilst i write a social media post

10am - We meet friends for a play date. 

1:30pm - Baby and toddler are asleep in the car so I enjoy a quiet half an hour watching some business tips on Facebook and reply to client emails.

2pm - We go inside and play and cheer up the cranky toddler.

4pm - The kids eat

5:30pm - Husband gets home, we say 'hello' and I sneak upstairs to get my bag ready for tonight's one to one hypnobirthing session. 

6pm - We have dinner

6:30pm - We bath the kids toget...