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Science-based
Hypnobirthing workshops

In Edinburgh and online, taught by Midwife Gemma Nealon

Book your private or group workshop here!

This workshop is for you if want to feel
calm and in control when you give birth.

You'll learn about-

  • The physiology and hormones of labour and birth
  • The environment needed to positively influence birth
  • The science behind hypnosis for childbirth and experience a hypnosis session
  • Relaxation, breathing, visualisation and pain management techniques
  • How to increase your chance of a natural birth
  • How to work with your birth team and navigate potential medical interventions
  • The effect of fear on childbirth and hw to stop it in its tracks
  • Exactly what your birth partner needs to do
  • How to feel calm and in control, regardless of how or where you give birth
Can you imagine feeling calm and even excited about giving birth? If so book here!

What people who attend this workshop say-

Gemma’s medical training combined with her passion & belief in the impact of Hypnobirthing was hugely reassuring. She is enormously personable, welcoming and exudes an empowering belief in all her students. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to educating parents to be and changing misconceptions around childbirth. This is important and necessary work. You are doing a wonderful thing Gemma!"
Helen Bain & Ben Ingle
Helen Bain & Ben Ingle
"If you are at all anxious, worried or scared about labour then DO this workshop! It’s absolutely changed me and my husbands outlook and we left excited and looking forward to the birth of our second child, and I didn’t actually believe that was possible! I can honestly say, I loved my labour. And (I never thought I would say this!) but it wasn’t painful, intense yes, but not painful. The power of the mind amazes me- through Gems course I was able to train my mind to be positive about labour and it truly worked! "
Eilidh
Eilidh
We took part in this incredible workshop with the inspirational Gemma Nealon. The birth was the most amazing experience of our lives! I was euphoric after giving birth and can’t stop talking about it! Anyone that is expecting and interested working with Gemma. DO IT!! It really works!!!

Bekki Robinson"
Bekki Robinson
Bekki Robinson
"The midwives said I had performed like Superwoman and Winston was in complete awe. He never imagined it could be “so easy” I could never describe birth as ‘easy’, but I was amazed at how manageable it could be and how empowered I could feel. I felt that my body was working on autopilot and that my only job was to keep breathing, stay relaxed, and let it do its thing! Thank you Gemma"
Rebecca Roberst
Rebecca Roberst
"My labour experience was, everything I had feared originally, did so not go to plan, and yet I still managed a natural, minimal pain birth!.. Gemma is simply put – amazing. There is no thank you big enough, she helped me bring me baby girl into the world safely, naturally and made me feel like an absolute superstar in doing so! Gemma, we love you.."
Lucy Kempsell
Lucy Kempsell
"I can’t thank Gem enough and will be forever grateful that I came across her workshop, which allowed us to have the most wonderful birthing experience second time around, something I didn’t think could ever happen."
Karen Whyte
Karen Whyte
"Gemma has such a high level of knowledge and is able to present with such a positive view of birth with the balanced view of acknowledging medical necessity. I think there is such a benefit to being taught by someone who is a midwife but has also used the techniques herself."
Eleri
Eleri
“WOW! I can’t recommend both Gemma and her course enough!!!…As a Dad I was also equipped with various tools and techniques to help throughout labor and I used of all them to great affect. The course not only helped my fiance (and me) to become more confident about birth, it allowed us to become and to fully appreciate and enjoy what is such a beautiful moment in life.”
Alistair Gray
Alistair Gray
‘My science-minded husband had been a bit sceptical … and it was an eye opener for him to realise how much of a role he had to play at the birth! We’re both absolutely convinced it would not have gone so smoothly if we had not worked with Gemma, even more so as we had the extra element of giving birth during lockdown! I cannot recommend Gemma’s hypnobirthing work highly enough to all pregnant women, and we will always be grateful for the role it played in our baby’s birth.’
Jen
Jen
"As a GP I had a very medical view of labour however I did some research & found Gemma. We could really relate to everything she taught, not only physiology & theory but methods to employ during labour to help cope better & to encourage things to progress. Thank you Gemma for all your compassion & advice. It truly was a wonderfully positive and unforgettable experience. We are hugely grateful to Gemma and would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone considering ways to make their labour or delivery experience more positive.
Franscesca Irvine
Franscesca Irvine
"I wanted a vaginal birth but having a Caesarean birth, it made me want exactly what I felt. I’m so happy me and Angus gave ourselves a chance to make this birth into one we want to remember and cherish. I will always keep in mind is your words that everyone deserves a calm birth and also the importance of a baby being born in a loving space. These words were truly inspiring and inclusive of my birth, even though highly assisted and far from ‘natural’. Thank you again for your all precious support and wisdom you’ve shared with us. "
Eleri McLean
Eleri McLean
"We really enjoyed the workshop & feel that it will be very beneficial for us and for our baby to continue practising Natal Hypnotherapy. Gemma has helped us boost our confidence; she is really good and empowering."
Marcela & Dimitris
Marcela & Dimitris
"Fear can be conquered! The best part of the workshop was Gemma’s knowledge & positivity and the focus on natural techniques. It was well organised, comprehensive & a positive experience."
Christy & Stuart McCleskey
Christy & Stuart McCleskey
"Gemma is amazing! Informative, open and welcoming. We felt at ease to ask questions. We now realise what everyone loves about it. Amazing informative day!"
Annabel & Michael Higgins
Annabel & Michael Higgins
"Labour is beautiful but at times mentally tough. I strongly recommend you take your pregnancy seriously and use the time as preparation towards your main event. This starts with you being as informed as possible. Attend Gemmas workshop, tool yourself up, have your village and trust yourself...
Ali McDonald
Ali McDonald
I kept in touch with every woman I met on Gemmas workshop, though we each had very different birthing experiences not all going to plan, each and every one of us reported a very positive birth.. please consider investing in yourself to have the same. I had my beautiful little girl at home, no interventions, no drama and again against the norm I didn't even require any stitches after.. I firmly believe this was all thanks to the confidence and support Gemma gave me which allowed me to take my time at crucial moments and allow my body to peacefully birth my baby for me. "​
Ali McDonald
Ali McDonald
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Hi, I’m Gemma Nealon.
I’m a Midwife, birth educator and birth trauma therapist

Having had two wonderful births myself, I passionately believe in your body’s ability to give birth. As an experienced midwife and birth trauma specialist, I also understand that medical intervention is sometimes necessary. That’s why I have created a positive, pragmatic and balanced workshop that teaches you how to have a calm birth regardless of how or where you plan to have your baby. It has helped hundreds of couples have a positive births sometimes against the odds. If you are planning on birthing at home, in a birth centre or hospital I would love to help you have positive birth.

I do not recommend changing the language of birth like most Hypnobirthing teachers or even hint about rainbows or unicorns! Instead, we talk about research, physiology and facts that get results. My workshops are realistic, powerful and many report ‘life-changing’.

My unique science and research-based hypnobirthing and birth preparation method will provide you with all that you need to know to experience a positive birth and prepare you for all eventualities. I also provide on-going support and guidance via access to regular workshops and classes, both before and after the birth of your baby.

Hi, I’m Gemma Nealon.
I’m a Midwife, birth educator and birth trauma therapist

Having had two wonderful births myself, I passionately believe in your body’s ability to give birth. As an experienced midwife and birth trauma specialist, I also understand that medical intervention is sometimes necessary. That’s why I have created a positive, pragmatic and balanced workshop that teaches you how to have a calm birth regardless of how or where you plan to have your baby. It has helped hundreds of couples have a positive births sometimes against the odds. If you are planning on birthing at home, in a birth centre or hospital I would love to help you have positive birth.

I do not recommend changing the language of birth like most Hypnobirthing teachers or even hint about rainbows or unicorns! Instead, we talk about research, physiology and facts that get results. My workshops are realistic, powerful and many report ‘life-changing’.

My unique science and research-based hypnobirthing and birth preparation method will provide you with all that you need to know to experience a positive birth and prepare you for all eventualities. I also provide on-going support and guidance via access to regular workshops and classes, both before and after the birth of your baby.

What's Included in your workshop?

A safe space to connect with other pregnant women and access researched based, safe guidance from me. We close with a guide Hypnobirthing and relaxation session. You can attend these  monthly classes during pregnancy as well as postnatally, with baby in arms. 

Find out more about ‘Birth Calm’ classes here.

Learn about the benefits of Colostrum Harvesting (antenatal hand expressing) and access support, guidance and practical advice from an experienced midwife who has helped hundreds of women to successfully breastfeed. You can access this workshop as many times in pregnancy and even at 3am in the morning at home when your milk comes in and you need some help. Find out more about my ‘Breastfeeding Calm’ workshop here.

A Facebook community group provides additional support and learning videos that provide guidance and practical advice.

This exclusive ‘must have’ resource contains all you need to know to have positive birth and answers common questions such as when to go to hospital and how to plan for the postnatal period. Explaining topics in easy-to-understand language, it includes information on different modes of delivery, perineal tearing and all pharmaceutical and non-pharma methods of pain management.

To remind you of practical steps, positive affirmations and visualisation and relaxation techniques that you can keep in your birth ‘toolkit’.

I have designed these Hypnosis tracks using all my experince as a Midwife and Natal Hypnotherapist for maximum impact. They will guide you into a state of peaceful calm as part of your birth preparation, to attain deep relaxation before sleep and to guide you during the birth. 

You will receive £20 off your first session with me. This can be used to create a personalised Hypnobirthing track, conquer a specific fear or resolve previous phobias or trauma.

If you don't live in Edinburgh or prefer 121 book here!

Sat 21st October 2023

'Kin Collective', Duncan Place, Edinburgh

Sat 16th December

'Kin Collective', Duncan Place, Edinburgh

Private workshop
If you can't travel to Edinburgh or prefer 121

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Powerful pesonalised hypnosis and coaching created specifically for you

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Frequently asked Questions.

Group workshops are taught over one day (0915-1730) at Kin Collective in Edinburgh City Centre. Plant-based refreshments and light lunch are included. Private workshops are taught over two, 2.5 hour session over Zoom at a time that suits you.

YES! They have such an important role! Whether your birth partner will be your husband, partner, friend or relative, they provide vital emotional and physical support. Feelings of trust and connection with your birth partner play an important role in building confidence and calm. 

This workshop will enable you and your birth partner to understand the birth process, how you can advocate for yourself in pregnancy and birth and how your birth partner can support and communicate your needs. Leaving you feeling confident, in control and able to concentrate on achieving a peaceful, positive birth. We have all watched movies where a woman’s birth partner, usually the dad, is nervously panicking, unsure of how he can help. This cultural narrative needs changing! Birth partners love this workshop as they have a HUGE role to play on the day.

A bit like training for a marathon the more practise you get in the better. Many couples start attending from 22 weeks in pregnancy if they want lots of practise or if they are particularly anxious, however on average people mostly attend between 26 and 34 weeks gestation.
 
It is never too late however and I have taught people days or weeks before they go on to have successful births.

If you’re learning something by yourself, it’s easy to become distracted and go on to other activities. When you do a generic online course often your birth partner will not be as involved and they have a hugely important role on the day. Sadly I treat many people for birth trauma who have done cheap self-study Hypnobirthing courses. Sadly not all Hypnobirthing is made equally and I hear many reports of couples being set up to fail after being promised the birth they wanted, as if it were an option on a menu. They often feel angry that they were made to feel that for less than the price of a your average lunch out they could do a course that promised the world and because of this they regret not investing in a proper course when they say they were not fully prepared. When you attend a course you get direct access to my thousands of hours experience as a Midwife, perinatal trauma therapist and antenatal teacher. You will also get continued support and access to me via all the free extras I include to make sure we cover all basis. If you feel investing in yourself, your baby’s birth, your mental health is worth it, and if you feel that starting out as a parent feeling positive and not traumatised is valuable then you will value birth education. Just like a wedding day this is one of the most important days of your life

The group workshop is £367 and a private workshop is £450

Cancellation Policy-
I request at a minimum of two weeks notice prior to your scheduled workshop to cancel or reschedule. This allows me to offer your spot to another birth team. Cancellations after this time will not be refunded; unless your place can be filled.  Please note this includes if you test positive for Covid-19. My workshop venue holds limited seating, and most of my workshop sell out, therefore last minute cancellations refunded would equate to loss of earnings for a small business. I hope you understand.
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What people say after this workshop say-

I was panicking about the thought of giving birth. Up at night, it would cause a physical reaction (sweaty hands, shallow breathing). It was hindering my ability to actually enjoy my pregnancy. I feel like a completely different person, significantly calmer to the point family and friends see a difference. I'm now due to give birth any day, feeling completely calm about what’s to come. I feel like I have techniques needed to keep calm, I’m actually looking forward to giving birth which is not something I thought I’d ever be able to say!.​
D.A
D.A
"Money well spent. Feel very positive about birth and my ability to have a safe effective birth. Gemma is very inspiring & knowledgable. Great that she has the experience as a practising midwife as well. She instills confidence."​
Susi Gill
Susi Gill
"Gemma!!! It all went SO perfectly!!! Still in shock!!! The Midwives were amazing and totally left me to it and you were talking to me in the background. We got the perfect homebirth, no stitches required, Still can't believe it. Thank you SO much for giving me the support and confidence to do this, I'll be forever grateful... "
Ali Macdonald
Ali Macdonald
"...to anyone considering this workshop, Attend Gemmas workshop, tool yourself up, have your village and trust yourself. I kept in touch with every woman I met on Gemma's workshop, though we each had very different birthing experiences not all going to plan, each and every one of us reported a very positive birth.. please consider investing in yourself to have the same.​"
Alison MacDonald
"So useful to have Gemma’s experience as a midwife in the NHS alongside her Hypnobirthing experience. The best part of the workshop were the hypnosis sessions and learning that the birth partner is not just a spare part. This is not hippy nonsense!"​
Russell & Noelle
Russell & Noelle
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No matter how you feel now, and what your history is, you can have a positive birth.

 

Research shows that sadly 1 in 3 woman and birth partner’s feel traumatised by their birth experience, but this does not need to be you. The birth of your baby is the beginning of an important, life-changing journey. Starting parenthood feeling secure and calm is crucial. Even if you know that you will experience a medicalised birth you can absolutely still feel calm, confident and in control…and enjoy a beautiful, peaceful birth! Wether you plan to give birth at home or in hospital, via induction, caesarean or waterbirth, these practical tools and techniques will help you transform your birth experience.

This is a complete Hypnobirthing and Birth Preparation program.

 

It’s easy to become distracted by the things that don’t really matter long term, like prams and nursery furniture. Take it from the rest of us- don’t wait until your second or third birth to prioritise birth education and getting informed. Investing in your birth is one of the best decision you can make in your life. I have spent 10 years developing this course using all my training, knowledge and experience as a Midwife, birth educator and birth trauma therapist. I have helped hundred of couples positively give birth, so you can feel confident you are covering all basis and doing everything you can to prepare for one of the most important days of your life. 

The benefits of this workshop-

All births Can be positive

You'll learn how to have a calm and in control birth in ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.

Feel calm

You'll learn powerful breathing, self hypnosis and relaxation techniques to relax at will.

For birth Partner

You're birth partner will feel empowered and will know how to care and support you during childbirth.

Natural birth

You'll increase your chance of a natural birth whilst knowing how to calmly navigate a change of plan.

Team work

You'll learn when to say 'yes' to medical intervention and when to say 'no' and how to work with (not against) the medical team caring for you.

Positive memories

You'll feel positive, prepared and confident to have a positive birth so you'll remember one of the most important days of your life with joy.

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