What Parents Say
Real experiences from families supported through pregnancy, birth and beyond.
“I went from feeling apprehensive to feeling calm and deeply informed.”
Natalie & Jack
Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Course
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Before taking the Calm Parents, Calm Birth course as a first time mom I truly didn’t know what to expect. I chose this course because I wanted genuine confidence and practical tools for whatever pathway my birth ended up taking. What I loved most was how empowering and clear Steph was with every single topic we’ve covered. Because of doing the course I went from feeling apprehensive to feeling calm, deeply informed and trusted in my body. That preparation made all the difference. I ended up being induced which led to a cascade of events I hadn't originally envisioned. However every single decision made during my birth was an informed and calm decision. Instead of feeling panicked I stayed completely at ease and in control the entire time. That grounding carried right through into early postpartum and navigating life with a newborn.
I cannot recommend Calm Parents, Calm Birth enough to any expecting parent.
Without this course I think being induced and facing a cascade of interventions would have left me feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Instead of feeling fearful I felt confident, safe and empowered which changed my entire birth story. On top of this I am now part of an amazing local mum and mum to be community that Steph has made possible, giving me ongoing support well beyond birth.
Thanks Steph!!
“My boyfriend was reluctant to do the classes, but Stephanie made the sessions fun and interactive—which we both loved.”
Staci & Jake
Bespoke 1:1 Antenatal Course
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Stephanie is amazing. We had 1-2-1 antenatal sessions personalised to what we needed and she absolutely smashed it. My boyfriend was reluctant to do the classes but Stephanie always found ways to make the sessions fun and interactive, which we both loved, and we learnt so much. Also making a friend in Stephanie in the process! Very calming, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Lauren & Nino
Private 1:1 Hypnobirthing Course
“It was far more positive than our first birth.”
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“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.”
“The sessions were incredibly empowering and truly changed the way I approached birth.”
Gursharon & Dennis
Private 1:1 Hypnobirthing Course
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“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.”
“I can’t put into words how amazing Stephanie has been throughout my pregnancy and birth.”
Jade & Tom
Private 1:1 Hypnobirthing Course
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“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.”
“Stephanie’s hypnobirthing helped guide me through and kept me calm throughout the whole experience.”
Chrissie & Tom
Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Course
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“Before starting Stephanie's antenatal sessions, I had a clear goal in mind and that was to understand more about birth to be able to make informed decisions and advocate for myself and for my husband to be able to support me through it all. Not only did I gain the confidence to do so, I was listened to and welcomed with open arms into a supportive community.
My birth plan described a relaxing water birth however my baby girl had other plans. I went from breathing through contractions and pushing when she was ready to an urgently required theatre delivery with instrumental birth which was absolutely not part of the plan. Had it not been for Steph, I would have been in a state of panic and would have not understood what was happening around me. I was able to advocate for myself and, most importantly, when times got tough, my husband was able to do that for me. Steph's hypnobirthing helped guide me through and kept me calm throughout the whole experience.
Stephanie has been with me every step of the way and is still supporting me now through the fourth trimester and postpartum life and I feel like I've made a friend for life.”
More Kind Words From Parents
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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!!”
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“Amazing experience, really appreciated the advice given and helped when my partner was giving birth to stay calm.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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!”
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