Meg’s course left both my husband and myself feeling empowered and ready to advocate for ourselves. This meant that we had the birth we wanted at Stepping Hill Birth Centre. Due to being a VBAC I was being advised all manner of interventions to which I said ‘no’ to all, knowing that I was able to have the birth I wanted. From being admitted, our little man was born 3 hours later with absolutely no pain relief. I used all the strategies I’d learned with Meg and this enabled me to do it as I wanted!! I’d highly recommend. I was scared going into this pregnancy/birth after what has been a long journey and a traumatic first birth but here we are…empowered and having enjoyed a very different and magical experience.
Emma, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation
I attended Meg’s Hypnobirthing Class prior to having my baby and then attended the Baby Massage class once my little girl was born. During both classes, Meg made me/us feel very welcome and seen.
The Hypnobirthing class prepared me mentally for the birth of my baby, though still very nervous, the course gave me the confidence to ask questions and taught me that the mother and her choices matter.
The baby & me class was such a lovely course which felt like a safe space for all mothers. It was a good opportunity to get out the house, share conversation with other mums and there was always a brew and biscuits at the end of each session. This course taught me how to conduct baby massage (which comes in handy when my little girl has a bit of trapped wind) and gave me the confidence to get out and about as a new Mama.
I would highly recommend both courses – so much so that I have booked onto another baby and me class with Meg at the end of this month!
Meg is a knowledgeable and lovely person who leads a very comfortable, safe and informative circle, both pre and postnatally.
Me and my little girl are very much looking forward to our next course!
AJ, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation, Early Stages: Baby & Me, Next Stages: Baby & Me
I attended the 6 week hypnobirthing preparation course.
As soon as I stepped into the room at the first class at Orange Bloom, I was made to feel welcome and the atmosphere was very calm and relaxed. As Meg explained, even the room set up is important to induce oxytocin vibes, which are very important for a positive birth experience.
The course was well structured, each week focussing on a different topic. We could ask as many questions as we wanted during the class and there is even one session where birth partners could attend and learn how they can best support us.
The course was invaluable to me in preparation for labour. It took away a lot of anxieties or preconceptions of birth, which you may hear from other people. For me, my worry was going into labour and not knowing my options. I wanted to know as much as possible before the big day and the course was the perfect place to absorb this and also get further resources and links to further reading and evidence based data.
My favourite part of the course was learning the breathing techniques, which helped a lot during early labour and also the support from Meg and the fellow course participants. The WhatsApp group has been great to share experiences, ask questions and build up a network of support, which will hopefully continue, now all the babies have arrived.
My birth partner noticed the positive difference the course made to me and it was also valuable to him as well, to provide the best support during my birth.
I’d like to thank Meg for such an amazing experience. I think it could have been really different without your knowledge and expertise to guide me! I’ve already recommended the course to a friend who is expecting and she’s signed up.
Sarah, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation
Early stages and me has been my babies favourite class we’ve taken part in, he loves having a baby massage! The class is so relaxed and a lovely, welcoming and non-judgemental space.
I also had a closing the bones post-natal massage from Meg which she performed in the comfort of my own home. It really helped ease some pelvic and back pain I’d been having before birth. Meg was really understanding even though my baby was very unsettled and wouldn’t be put down – she adapted and did the massage while he lay on my chest to feed!
Rachael, Early Stages: Baby & Me, Closing the Bones postnatal massage
I’ve attended both antenatal classes and early stages with Meg and got loads from both. Meg is warm, welcoming and super knowledgeable and I felt so much more informed about my choices going into birth after having attended Meg’s course. I’ve sustained some lovely connections and friendships from both courses too which can make the world of difference in the early days of being a mum. Would highly recommend!
Sally, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation, Early Stages: Baby & Me
Meg has such a wealth of wisdom- through her own personal experiences as a mother of 3 and through her work. I’ve attended 2 courses with Stockport Birth Services, they’ve filled me with confidence as a new mum and left me with life long mummy friends.
Jordan, Early Stages: Baby & Me
It was amazing to discover during labour how effective listening to Meg’s visualisation & meditation tracks in the weeks leading up to it had been! I’d thought they would be helpful, but I didn’t realise actually HOW helpful! They helped me stay so calm & focussed during labour 😌❤️
Amy, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation (tracks free as part of the course and available to purchase)
I’ve attended two courses run by Meg and can’t recommend them enough. I first completed the antenatal/hypnobirthing course and it was fantastic! It really prepared me for labour in terms of what to expect, breathing techniques and how my partner could best support me. Thanks to the knowledge and skills I’d learned through Megs course, I was able to have a very positive birthing experience!
I’ve also completed the Early Stages; Baby and Me course which I’ve found invaluable for providing advice and support in those early days as a new mum. The class is so relaxed, you just feed and change your baby as needed. Plus, I’ve learnt just as much from the brew and chats as I have from the baby massage. It’s just been ace! In fact I liked it so much I’ve booked to attend again!
Francesca, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation, Early Stages: Baby & Me, Next Stages: Baby & Me
I booked my Hypnobirthing classes early on with Meg in my second pregnancy. I’d had a very straightforward pregnancy and a positive water birth with my first baby and knew how much hypnobirthing had helped me then. 3 years later with this pregnancy, things were slightly more complicated, but I believed a home birth was right for me. Meg gave me the facts and support I needed to make brave but considered choices when speaking to doctors and midwives. She answered any questions I had and I felt I had the right support to go forward with my birth plan, which resulted in the home birth I wanted and an overall positive experience.
The classes were a great place for me to take the time to enjoy my pregnancy and bond with baby away from the chaos of being mum to a toddler. Getting to know the other mums was lovely. Meg creates a calm and friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend Megs classes whether you’re a first time mum or fifth… every pregnancy is different and you can never have too many cheerleaders.
Whitney, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation
Would highly recommend these sessions. As a second time mum they not only prepared me for the birth of my baby but also pieced together some of the parts of my first birth too. I successfully achieved my home birth following my classes. Thank you Meg for the knowledge and skills to help me birth my way.
Lydia, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation
I’m so very glad I found Meg’s hypnobirthing classes! I’m a first time mum, and was honestly quite scared of the thought of childbirth having heard different horror stories. Now I’ve completed the course I feel so much more confident, informed and actually excited to experience childbirth. It was also lovely to spend time with pregnant mums due around the same time and the classes were small enough that even being the introvert I am I felt relaxed in the group. I would 100% recommend this course for other mums to be. Thank you Meg 😄
Sarah, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation
After a traumatic birth with my first baby, I was really anxious about giving birth again and luckily stumbled across Meg’s classes. The hypnobirth course was great and teaching me different breathing techniques as well as informing us about the stages of labour so I knew more about what was happening to my body and the way it might respond.
My second labour was so much more positive and empowering and I really feel this has a lot to do with Meg’s expert knowledge and support she provided during the antenatal course. On top of that, it’s really lovely to meet other pregnant woman and the class whatsapp group is so supportive and lovely.
Thanks Meg, I’ve already recommended your courses to so many friends 🤍
Steph, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation
What a wonderful and informative experience these antenatal classes were! The wealth of information and knowledge to help me achieve the best possible birthing experience is invaluable.
I learned about things I hadn’t heard of and feel empowered to go through the remainder of my pregnancy journey and then the birth, knowing I am armed with all the information I require to make informed decisions. I feel so much more relaxed about the upcoming event.
The classes were a lovely size and everyone is really friendly. I looked forward to going each week.
Thank you Meg for a great 6 weeks, I have been recommending you to everyone!
Claudia, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation
Attended a pregnancy circle session recently which was great! It included some yoga movements, labour positions, journalling, guided breathing and a lovely opportunity to meet other mums to be! Thanks Meg just what I needed and really enjoyed the journalling prompts.
Simone, Pregnancy Circle
After joining Meg’s weekly classes, I felt so confident going into the hospital and having my baby girl. She made sure I had all the information I needed to have a positive birthing experience and I had just that!! I couldn’t recommend these classes enough.
Catrina, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation
An informative, relaxed and friendly course which provides invaluable preparation for birth. Meg is extremely knowledgeable and not only provides information and support during the classes but in between and afterwards within the group whatsapp chat.
Meg ensures you leave each class armed with all the information you need and is completely non-judgemental about all of the options/decisions open to you. This was my second pregnancy and even though I had taken a hypnobirthing class in my first pregnancy, there was still so much that Meg taught me which I didn’t know and which made my pregnancy and birth experience so positive. After a traumatic first birth, the class helped me prepare for my second in a positive way and took away a lot of the fear surrounding it.
The class is also a great way to meet other parents to be and to share advice and support.
I would recommend this class to any expectant parents!
Kelda, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation
Myself and Dan had such an amazing experience preparing for our first child with you, we had to share it with our best friends too!
Emma, purchasing a course for her friend
This course exceeded any expectations I had and truly transformed my experience of late pregnancy & birth. When I signed up, I expected the course to offer some insight around what to expect & provide some tools to enhance the experience.
It did all of this, but also left me informed & empowered enough so I was able to ask the right questions to make positive decisions – even when Plan A went out of the window! Alf is now two weeks old and I look back at our experience as incredibly positive & the birth we were meant to have.
The classes are thoroughly enjoyable and it’s a fantastic way to meet other parents-to-be. Meg went above & beyond with support & shared relevant research ahead of challenging conversations with healthcare providers. You really feel like she’s in your (and baby’s) corner.
Jessica, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation
Myself and my partner decided to have the private four hour antenatal course with Meg. She offers a full tailored experience depending on what you would like to focus on. We wanted to focus on active birth movements, breathing / relaxation, hypnobirthing techniques and ways my partner can be active/hands on to support me. We found it so insightful and empowering, Meg made us feel so at ease and relaxed and gave us so much knowledge about the different stages of labour. We both feel more prepared and ready to push back with situations that may not suit our needs. Meg has also gone above and beyond by replying to further questions I had after the course, we really appreciate it all – thank you Meg.
To add further it’s really good value for the money – we would really recommend 😃
Zena and Joe, Private Course
I have just finished the hypnobirthing course run by Meg and cannot recommend it highly enough! The class was so informative whilst still feeling laid back and fun. Meg has so much knowledge, and I have come away feeling really prepared with so much more confidence for whatever outcome is on the cards for our little family as we get through labour and the first stages of parenthood. It’s been very empowering. As a bonus, it’s also a lovely opportunity to chat to other mums-to-be and make you feel less alone in the process. Thank you so much, Meg! 🙂
Joanne, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation
I found this course extremely helpful and would recommend this to any mother to be. I had absolutely no idea about what to expect for my first birth and now have some top knowledge, positivity and key important information from Meg on what to expect going forward. The classes were fun, and very open minded to whatever birth you have in mind. Meg was very approachable, fun and kind and the group of ladies were all lovely. It was a great experience chatting to others and hearing all the options available and I feel confident that I can take the knowledge with me and as a result now have positive and calm approach and plan towards my ideal birth.. Thank you very much Meg! 🙂
Lucy, Hypnobirthing Birth Preparation