Birth Testimonials in East Surrey.

Alice and Jeremy has 1:1 in-person Mindful Hypnobirthing sessions.

Alice’s testimonial:

“My partner and I did the 1:1 hypnobirthing course with Stephanie before the birth of our first child and it was absolutely brilliant. I felt that I had previously been exposed to a lot of negative stories about labour and birth, and was extremely anxious about going through it myself as a result. Stephanie was amazing at helping me through this – the course was bespoke to us, equipping us with a range of tools and techniques to practice throughout pregnancy and labour which would help keep me calm and relaxed. We finished the course feeling empowered, informed and most importantly – excited!

Stephanie was so warm and friendly and instantly felt like someone we had known for a long time. Every week she would send us hypnobirthing tracks that were tailored specifically to us, and continually checked in to see how we were getting on, offering ongoing support and encouragement, even after the birth of our son. So much thought and care was put into every aspect of the course, and it was clear that Stephanie was completely invested in our journey from expectant parents to parents, striving to reassure and assist us every step of the way.

Before completing the course, I had doubted myself a lot, and didn’t think I’d be able to stay calm. The course gave me the confidence to believe in myself – body and mind, and helped me to have the experience I had dreamed of. Thank you Stephanie!”

Jeremy’s testimonial:

“We went searching for hypnobirthing courses after we had landed on a homebirth for our first choice, as my partner was feeling apprehensive about being able to have the kind of birth experience she hoped for. Stephanie did an amazing job of tailoring a course for us that left my partner feeling calm and fully prepared, not to mention empowered. The bespoke relaxation tracks were a brilliant tool and the visualisations helped a huge amount.

In the end we weren’t able to be at home but the birth plan we had drawn up with Stephanie and all of her advice and guidance meant that when we arrived at the birth centre we were able to clearly state our wishes and stick to as much of the plan as possible.

Stephanie also helped immeasurably with my own role as birth partner, helping me to advocate for my partner, feel informed about what she was experiencing and feel fully involved in the birth of our son. She was brilliant.”

Lauren and Nino’s testimonial:

“We worked with Stephanie for our Hypnobirthing sessions before the birth of our second child, and it was such a valuable experience. From the very beginning, Stephanie was professional, approachable, and incredibly engaging. She made sure that both my wife and I felt equally involved in the process. At no point did I feel like I was asking silly questions, because Stephanie created a supportive environment where we could openly discuss every aspect of labour and birth.

Her sessions helped us refresh our knowledge while also giving us a clear understanding of the many options available during labour. Most importantly, she equipped us with practical tools to communicate effectively and maintain a calm, positive atmosphere throughout the process. I really appreciated the “cheat sheet” she gave me. It boosted my confidence, helped me know when and how to support my wife, and made me feel like an active and integral part of the birth.

The Hypnobirthing techniques Stephanie shared were simple yet powerful. My wife was able to stay deeply relaxed, and I felt like I was genuinely contributing. For example, using the “hand on shoulder” technique during labour helped keep her in the zone, and it gave me a sense of actively helping in a meaningful way.

Before the birth, I was nervous, but with Stephanie’s guidance, I felt fully prepared with a “toolbox” of strategies that supported both my wife and myself. That preparation allowed me to stay calm and confident during labour and ensured the whole experience was far more positive than our first birth.

Overall, we were exceptionally impressed. The sessions with Stephanie were refreshing, empowering, and gave us the confidence to create the birth experience we wanted. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.”

Elie and Ben’s testimonial:

Ben -

“Steph was absolutely brilliant. She put our minds at ease, and taught us plenty of techniques and thought processes to help us manage labour. She left us feeling so much better prepared than we would have otherwise. The sessions were enjoyable. Really informal, funny, chatty and relaxing, and that’s testament to how well Steph delivered them. If you’re looking into hypnobirthing then definitely I’d recommend Calm Parents, Calm Birth.”

Elie -

“Steph is the most wonderful teacher. She genuinely cares about every person as an individual, providing the support, expertise, and knowledge that is so needed throughout childbirth. She gets that hypnobirthing isn't one size fits all and gave us the space and tools for us to find out what worked best as a couple and individually. My birth didn’t go as expected, but with Steph’s guidance and teachings and our practice in the lead up, I was able to stay as calm as possible and work through the pain. She taught me invaluable lessons that I still use today in parenting and everyday life. I cannot thank her enough!”

Grace and Callie’s testimonial:

“Your (Stephanie) teachings were so incredibly invaluable to me during the birth and they provided me with so much strength. There were aspects of my birth story that I think would have been a different experience without my hypnobirthing practice so I will be forever grateful

I opted for an induction at 41 weeks, but after a 40 hour labor which had some unfortunate twists and turns I had a c-section in the end so there were lots of feelings around that as it wasn’t my original plan, but my practice made sure I was comfortable and empowered with every decision I made. Callie was also the most supportive and wonderful advocate for me.”

Lauren’s testimonial:

“I went into my second birth feeling more confident than the first time, but I still had some fears. Working with Stephanie made such a huge difference. She was incredibly supportive, always checking in between sessions and after they were finished and making sure, I felt reassured throughout. She offered so much more emotional support than I’d expected from hypnobirthing sessions.

The sessions gave me the tools to stay calm, focused and in control, even when plans changed. My husband also felt really included and prepared which meant we could work together seamlessly during labour, even when I wasn’t able to talk! 

In the end I had a really positive experience. It was almost completely unmedicated, with far more confidence and calm than I’d thought possible. Some of the parts I was most nervous about became some of the most empowering moments for me after the work we’d done in our sessions. 

I’m still using some of what I learned postnatally, from managing stress to helping me relax, very helpful when dealing with a toddler and new born combo! I think it will come in useful for any kind of pain management too, I used them for the post birth cramps! 

I’m so grateful for Stephanie’s support and would recommend her to anyone who wants to feel empowered and positive about their birth.

I wouldn’t have thought I’d gain so much more from 1:1 vs group but because it was so tailored specifically to me I got so much more out of it.”

Gursharon and Dennis’s testimonial:

“We had such a wonderful experience with Stephanie and her hypnobirthing service. From the very beginning, she took the time to personalise everything to our specific needs, focusing exactly on what we wanted — support and techniques to help us through labour and birth.

Stephanie introduced us to a range of practical hypnobirthing techniques to cope with pain, helping me feel calm, confident, and in control. The sessions were incredibly empowering, and they truly changed the way I approached birth.

The relaxation tracks were especially amazing — they were so soothing and calming that I often fell asleep while practising, which really shows how effective they were in helping my body and mind fully relax.

Stephanie went above and beyond by coming to our home at a time that was convenient for us, which made the whole experience even more comfortable and stress-free. Her support, knowledge, and gentle approach made such a difference to our birth journey, and I’m so grateful for everything she taught us.

I would highly recommend Stephanie to anyone considering hypnobirthing — her service is truly invaluable.”

Stacey and Ross’s testimonial:

Stacey -

“It was great to be able to enjoy my fourth and final pregnancy and labour thanks to Stephanie. After a couple of traumatic births we wanted to focus on staying calm and informed and we learnt the perfect techniques for just that! It’s amazing how well Stephanie’s techniques worked and it was wonderful to be able to learn along with your partner to have full support and understanding. We will always use your tools and have fond memories of you sessions. Thankyou so much!! Highly recommend!!”

Ross -

“Amazing experience, really appreciated the advice given and helped when my partner was giving birth to stay calm.”

Lucy and Joe’s Testimonial:

“Stephanie was absolutely brilliant. She thoughtfully tailored the session to suit my needs, which I truly appreciated. She went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable, and my husband and I now feel so much more prepared, confident, and relaxed going into birth. Thank you so much, Stephanie!”

Lucy’s birth story -

“Waters broke at 4:30am and I had him at 9pm. I went from 4cm dilated to 8cm in 1 and a half hours. After 8cm I got an epidural and that then slowed things down a little but I reduced the dose in time for the pushing so I could feel more as I said I didn’t like not feeling the contractions.”

Jade and Tom’s testimonial:

“I can't put into words how amazing Stephanie has been throughout my pregnancy and birth.

I'd seen a few videos online about "hypnobirthing" and wasn't really sure what it was about and after 2 traumatic births, I truly wanted my last to be special. I suffered terrible PTSD after and found myself with PND.

So I reached out to Stephanie in the hope she could support me, and my partner as it was his first child. I am so glad we did 1-1 sessions because she really tailored n made sure every fine detail was covered. We felt supported and had the knowledge to truly advocate for what we wanted. Sadly plans a, b and c didn't go how we hoped for but with her tools we have handled it all alot better than we both imagined. I think I will use the soundtracks for the rest of my life to deal with parenthood, pain and work!

Thank you Stephanie for being at the end of the phone to guide me it truly means the world.

I've remained in a great head space

But just told myself to go to my calm place

Just started doing my breathing

Deep belly breaths down into my hearts centre.

Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. The mindfulness, the sounds, the scent, the knowledge to really advocate for my wishes to the end. I couldn't of done it without your guidance.”

Amy and Dave’s testimonial:

“My little girl is over two now and I still use a lot of the breathing techniques I learnt through hypnobirthing most days as I found it so useful.  For me, along with various breathing techniques, the most beneficial part was understanding various processes throughout pregnancy, labour and postnatally too. As a first time parent it’s a very overwhelming and (at times) scary experience (especially going into labour for the first time), but understanding what’s happening with your body really helps get your head around it, and gives you so much control and empowerment.

I’d absolutely recommend giving it a go to anyone, even if you’re sceptical, as you have nothing really to lose - and so much to gain!”

Rachel’s Testimonial:

“Hypnobirthing helped me to have two extremely positive and enjoyable waterbirths. Both of my babies came into the world with the most chilled surroundings thanks to all of the methods and techniques I practiced during labour. From affirmations to visualisations, hypnobirthing was the key to feeling empowered, confident and calm during every step of my pregnancy and birthing journey! I would highly recommend it to every mother!”

Victoria and Josh’s testimonial:

“I was recommended to look into hypnobirthing by Stephanie and I'm eternally grateful for her guidance. Applying hypnobirthing techniques allowed me to advocate for what I wanted when faced with some difficult conversations during my high-risk pregnancy, and ensured I came away from the birth of my daughter feeling positive. Hypnobirthing empowered me to make decisions that were right for me and my baby and I would encourage every new parent or carer to utilise hypnobirthing tools during their pregnancy, birth and postnatally too.”