Testimonials

Feedback reveals the course to be hugely inspiring and empowering and has allowed the expectant mums to focus on the forthcoming event with a new sense of anticipation and excitement. It’s clear from testimonials gathered after the births that the benefits of being well informed and calm in the lead up and for the birth itself, are enormous.

(Left pic) Claire with Baby Harry, one of many happy HypnoBirthing® babies.

Here’s what some of our HypnoBirthing® mums have said;

Doing Claire's course was the best investment for myself
and my baby Siobhain who was born at home last Wednesday in a record 59 minutes
start to finish. The birth was calm and gentle and at no time did I think it was
getting too much to handle. I listened to my CDs throughout and my midwife and
my husband and kids were astounded at how calm I was. So much so they doubted if
I was even really in labour! The second phase - the actual birthing took four
minutes. This was my fourth baby after three highly medicalised and very painful
and traumatic births so I had my issues regarding birth before I did the course.
Claire helped me immensely, not just to overcome my terror but to remove it
entirely. I looked forward to the birth and let nature take its course. I could
do it all again tomorrow! Claire is a wonderfully warm and kind person who
turned what was for me at least, a potentially terrifying ordeal into a
wonderfully life affirming and positive achievement. Thanks Claire! Love Jean
and Siobhain x

-  Jean, 4th time mum, Cloughduv, Co. Cork

Hi Claire

I have been meaning to contact you by phone to describe the positive
birth I had delivering my now 3 week old beautiful daughter Emily.
Hypnobirthing really worked for me as I had such a traumatic
experience for my 1st birth, this experience was the complete opposite
to my 1st. I really felt in control & I knew what was going on.

In our 2nd class I told you I had low amniotic fluid so I took your
advice & drank lots of water but on the Tues when I went for my scan,
my consultant decided it was time for baby to come out as she had
stopped growing, fluid was low & placenta had calcified.
I was horrified that I was going to have to be induced that evening.

Then I started listening to my cd's, the relaxation & the birth
aframations. Had it in my ears that night while the gels were 'doing their thing'!

Once my waters were broken, I started getting surges so I stayed in
bed listening to afframations. My husband also was doing light touch
massage & I was breathing my way through each surge.
I used a birthing ball for an hr or so which I found fantastic.

I delivered little Emily naturally with no bother at all.
I just want to say a big Thank You to you & hypnobirthing!

Michelle

-Michelle, 1st time mum, Cork city.

"Before I met Claire I wasn't very familiar with HypnoBirthing® and I had no idea what to expect- all I knew was that I wanted my baby's birth to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience without any fear (I previously had a huge fear of childbirth). As my due date approached I had no nerves whatsoever; I was so calm and actually looked forward to giving birth and meeting my baby. My labour was so relaxed and enjoyable and my baby boy Harry was born into such a relaxed calm environment. I had what I consider to be the perfect birth for me and I truly believe this was only made possible by preparation with Claire’s Hynobirthing techniques and with all her support and guidance".

-    Fiona, 1st time mum, Ballincollig, Co. Cork


"After two previously traumatic births, I knew there had to be a better way. HypnoBirthing® completely changed my view on birthing and we enjoyed the classes immensely. Emma sleeps and feeds well and is a pleasant and contented baby-much of that I know is down to HypnoBirthing®."

-    Yvonne, 3rd time mum, Crosshaven, Co. Cork.


"When in relaxation I would describe it as a lazy afternoon nap that you contently drift in and out of. I could feel the surges and would describe them merely as the ache you get during your period- nothing more.

I do genuinely believe that if I had not had the hypnobirth experience I would not have realised the potential of my own body and how it needs to be able to 'get on with the job in hand' without the addition of stress which fights it all the way.

 "I've never felt so well prepared for anything in my life! I went into labour, totally fearless. HypnoBirthing® was a huge, huge, huge help."

-    Margaret, 2nd time mum, Killarney, Co. Kerry