recent testimonials
Anonymous - full birth preparation course
London at 32 weeks
“I had the most beautiful experience and recovery, despite none of my birth plan really going to plan.
Helen’s course meant that I was calm throughout my pregnancy and the birth. I trusted that my body and the medical team knew what was best for me and my baby and I think that she gave me that confidence to stay calm.
We would recommend the course to anyone having a baby, no matter what kind of birth is planned. We didn’t realise how useful it would be in preparing for the unexpected and are so grateful.”
Lauren and Ryan - full birth preparation course
Singapore (via Zoom) at 28 weeks
“I am so grateful to our entire birthing team from Doctors and Nurses to Coaches like Helen who all ensured our daughter’s arrival was calm, informed and empowered. It was the best day.
[At one point during Maggie’s birth] both we and the medical team had to reassess the next steps. A number of pathways and outcomes were suggested, and I was so relieved that we had undertaken hypnobirthing with Helen as all of the medical terminology was familiar to us and we felt empowered to make consultative decisions.
Within a matter of minutes our little girl made her way into the world to a Lauryn Hill song from the playlist carefully curated by her Dad weeks earlier. She rested on my chest, eyes blinking but not crying, and we just stared at each other in awe as Ryan cut her cord. She weighed in at a healthy 8lb 9oz and her arrival a few days early means that we also share a birthday! An utterly magical gift.
When we first enrolled on the course I was asked what I hoped to gain from hypnobirthing and my answer was simple - ‘I want to be in the best possible state to care for my baby when she arrives’. I can confidently say that was achieved.”
Milly - consultancy
London at 40 weeks
“Having planned and hoped for a water birth in the birthing centre at Queen Charlotte’s hospital, I descended into panic when scheduled for an induction at 41 weeks. An induced labour was not at all what I’d hoped and planned for. I desperately wanted to feel what it was to go into labour naturally, without intervention. Why couldn’t my body do what it was supposed to do?
But Helen’s coaching quashed my negative thoughts and self-inflicted perceptions of ‘better’ and ‘worse’ entirely. The issue was that I hadn’t educated myself on induction and, without knowledge, I felt out of control — scared, even. She really helped reset my expectations and restored my pride in my body; what it had done so far and what it was about to do.
I gave birth to our beautiful baby girl, Penelope, two days after my induction process began. I’m so proud of what my body did and I hope I’ll be able to birth another baby some day in the future (no matter what that birth looks like).”
Monica & Oli - preparation for a planned caesarean birth
Winchester (via Zoom) at 34 weeks
“I contacted Helen when I discovered that she ran hypnobirthing courses for planned caesarean births.
My birth plan changed when my husband and I discovered that our baby boy has a genetic condition which can make it more difficult (or not possible) to give birth vaginally. Though I was very happy to choose a birth path which would (hopefully!) ensure the most safe and peaceful delivery for our son, I was disappointed that I wouldn’t (or so I thought!) be able to incorporate some of the more holistic elements of birth I had been looking forward to. Helen completely changed that for me!
Embarking on Helen’s planned caesarean hypnobirthing course reframed the birth for me. I feel so empowered about embarking on a different birth path. I’ve also used Helen’s advice and guidance as I’ve navigated scans and appointments in the lead up to the birth, which was previously something I’d had a lot of anxiety around.
Now, as I await the planned arrival of our baby boy, I am excited and calm, and feel much more confident all round. I cannot recommend reaching out to Helen enough, she’s truly transformed my pre-birth experience. Also, Helen’s incredibly warm and has the loveliest way of interacting, which put me at ease from our very first email.”
Lauren - preparation for a planned caesarean birth
Primrose Hill at 33 weeks
“Thank you so much for all the help you gave me pre-birth. I learnt so much about planned C-sections, which was SO helpful and insightful.
The whole process of the C-section for me was so calm, peaceful and surreal. I felt so prepared for it - in control of my thoughts, aware of everything around me and very educated on the whole process.
My [first birth and then the birth of my twins] couldn’t have been any more different but I feel so lucky to have experienced both types of births.
I highly recommend this course to anyone who’s looking to have a planned section.”
Emma and Gareth - full birth preparation course
Glasgow (via Zoom) at 20 weeks
“We completed the course with Helen after I admitted how nervous I was to be a first time mum.
Having barely any knowledge on the ins and outs of pregnancy, labour, and parenthood, I was terrified of what was ahead for myself and my partner (and he was nervous too!) but within minutes of the course I started to feel more at ease and suddenly felt like I wasn’t taking on the impossible.
Helen is so caring, passionate and understanding, and really knows what she’s talking about. Born London has been a lifesaver and a huge support to both of us, and ultimately baby - who of course, is now our main priority!”
Ricci and Marc - full birth preparation course
Richmond at 34 weeks
“We would absolutely recommend the course to everyone having a baby! It gave us information, confidence and so much more.
My husband and I are having our first baby and were experiencing some anxiety around the birth process. We reached out to Helen, with hopes of easing the anxiety, and boy did she deliver! The 8-hour course helped educate us on the pros and cons of all the different decisions along the way, as well as prepare mentally and physically for the big day.
Even after the course, we continue to practise the techniques she gave us, and feel as prepared as we could ever be.”
Kasia and Will - full birth preparation course
Clapham at 19 weeks
“Helen is an incredibly positive and informative hypnobirthing instructor.
From the moment we all sat down together at 20 weeks, it was very clear we were in good hands. She dispelled any previous anxieties we may have had and we finished our sessions feeling very well informed of what lies ahead and certain we could ask anything in the run up to our little lad being born.
We cannot recommend her enough and can’t wait to see her business flourish as she so rightly deserves. Thank you again.”
An additional note from Will
“As a man going into this process I was a little nervous in all honesty.
After the first session I had learned so much and wanted to go deeper into hypnobirthing because it was clear we can actually be very useful and part of the process.
That for me was a huge thing; being there for my wife and knowing what to do and when.”