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Prestatyn, Denbighshire, North Wales UK
Welcome!
I'm so glad you're here!
Hello, I’m Sian! I'm a fully qualified and insured antenatal and Hypnobirthing teacher based in Prestatyn in North Wales.
If you’re feeling a little anxious (or maybe even totally terrified!) at the thought of giving birth, then you’re in the right place!
Maybe you’re feeling clueless about what to expect from labour and birth, or maybe you’re just looking for some coping techniques to help you stay calmer and more comfortable. Whatever your situation, Hypnobirthing can help transform your mindset and take you from feeling unsure, uncertain and unprepared to fully informed, confident and excited about birth!
Hypnobirthing is not just about learning a few breathing techniques or only focusing on the positives, the courses I teach are full antenatal courses that cover absolutely everything you need to know about birth to ensure you feel fully prepared and know all your rights and options. If you know what to expect and understand how to work with your body during labour rather than against it, that can really help things go more smoothly. Of course, birth can be unpredictable, but the breathing and relaxation techniques you’ll learn will help you to calmly navigate any hurdles, and you’ll be able to make informed decisions every step of the way.
I teach evidence-based Hypnobirthing techniques to help you cope with any type of birth – water birth, induced birth, VBAC, twin birth or Caesarean birth. If your circumstances change during your pregnancy, I offer a free additional session by video call to talk through your concerns and to show you how to adapt the Hypnobirthing techniques to help to make sure you still have a positive experience and feel in control.
I'm dedicated to ensuring you have the best possible pregnancy and birth experience, so no matter what your circumstances are, I've got you!
Sian Dolben, founder of Serene Beginnings Hypnobirthing, based in Prestatyn, Denbighshire.
About Hypnobirthing
What is Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is not just about breathing techniques. It is a full antenatal birth programme which will teach you about the physiology of birth and prepare you both emotionally and physically for the birth of your precious baby.
For some women, a lack of knowledge about birth, previous birth trauma or deep-rooted fear of childbirth can have a negative impact on their birthing experience. Hypnobirthing is the solution to this. It helps alleviate fear and provides you with an amazing set of tools which can help you achieve a calmer, more positive birth, as well as a more enjoyable and relaxed pregnancy.
In fact, the techniques you will learn on a hypnobirthing course are lifelong tools that can help you to feel calmer and more relaxed in your everyday life, as you will ultimately become an expert in relaxation!
Hypnobirthing is about feeling empowered, knowing that you have choices, and it teaches you to ask the right questions so that you can make informed choices every step of the way. It will help you to feel confident and in control so that you can handle whatever happens on the day of your birth.
Hypnobirthing is based on scientific evidence. When fear is present, our bodies produce adrenaline which triggers the natural "Fight, Flight or Freeze" response. Blood, and therefore oxygen, is taken away from the uterus and so the uterine muscles become tense and are unable to function properly. This can cause significant pain, which can cause us to feel even more fearful - and so the cycle continues.
Hypnobirthing can not guarantee you a "perfect birth", but it can definitely make your birth experience a more positive and satisfying one. Research has shown that women who use Hypnobirthing techniques during birth are less likely to require interventions or surgical births.
An integral part of Hypnobirthing is spending time bonding as a family, enjoying the time with your precious unborn baby during pregnancy, and babies born by Hypnobirthing mums are often calmer, more relaxed and even feed and sleep better.
To practise Hypnobirthing is to give your baby a Serene Beginning in life, deepening the bond between you. I feel passionately that Hypnobirthing really is the best form of antenatal education and preparation, and it will really stack the odds in your favour of achieving a more gentle, more comfortable birth.
"I LOVE HOW CONFIDENT AND PREPARED I FEEL AND I'M REALLY EXCITED ABOUT MY BIRTH. THE COURSE HAS MADE ME FEEL A LOT MORE RELAXED AND I'VE FOUND I HAVE ENJOYED MY PREGNANCY MORE SINCE DOING HYPNOBIRTHING TOO!"
Mum-to-be, January 2022
Upcoming courses
Serene & Cosy Hypnobirthing...birth preparation with a touch of luxury!
You deserve more than your average antenatal class!
Being pregnant is such a special time in your life and you deserve to be nurtured, supported and pampered! Think snuggly blankets, cosy cushions, yummy treats, an intimate and cosy setting and blissful relaxation! These Serene & Cosy Hypnobirthing classes are designed to bring a touch of luxury to your birth preparation whilst teaching you everything you need to know to ensure you feel fully prepared, confident and in control as you approach birth,
This intensive group course is taught over sessions (18th & 25th November 6.15pm-8.15pm) in my home in Prestatyn and is a great way to meet other local expectant parents whilst gaining essential antenatal knowledge and techniques for birth. Class sizes are kept very small to ensure there is plenty of time for discussion and to answer any of your questions, and you'll receive ongoing support up until you give birth!
About Me
I'm a mummy to two amazing girls and that's where my passion for Hypnobirthing began. Before having children, I was petrified at the thought of childbirth, but someone suggested I read a book on Hypnobirthing. I was sceptical, but after reading a few chapters, I was hooked. It just made sense! Within a matter of weeks, my mindset had changed from being terrified to feeling empowered and really excited about the birth! I felt informed and fully prepared and I was amazed to learn how many options I really had when it came to giving birth! I used the Hypnobirthing techniques to stay calm, relaxed and focused during my births, so I know it can really make such a difference! I really believe every woman deserves to have a calm, relaxed pregnancy and a positive birth experience and that's why I decided to become a Hypnobirthing instructor!
I am based in Prestatyn in Denbighshire, North Wales and teach online and face-to-face antenatal Hypnobirthing classes to help you have a positive pregnancy and to feel fully informed, confident and prepared for birth. Every pregnancy and every birth is different, so no matter what your circumstances, I can teach you powerful techniques to help you feel calm, deeply relaxed and empowered throughout your pregnancy and birth. I'll work with you to overcome anxiety and negative feelings surrounding birth, enabling you to feel confident and in control and to look forward to the birth of your beautiful baby.
My classes
Serene Beginnings Hypnobirthing offers both group and private antenatal classes. The personalised Hypnobirthing classes are for women and their birth partners so that the birth partner can help to support the mum-to-be with her birth preparation and have a clear role on the day of the birth (but mums-to-be are also welcome to attend on their own). Refresher classes are also available for those who have taken Hypnobirthing classes before.
I am passionate about helping women to feel confident and excited about the birth of their babies and I will support you to achieve a positive birth experience, no matter what type of birth you choose - a home birth, a hospital birth or an elective C section. I have used Hypnobirthing during a Caesarean myself, so I know it really works no matter how you give birth! The classes I teach are fun, informative and engaging and they cover everything you need to know about birth, including the physiology of the birthing process and how to stack the odds in your favour of having a smoother, more comfortable birth. The techniques I teach will enable you to stay calm, relaxed and focused on The Big Day, no matter what path your birthing takes.
Read some of my clients' positive birth stories!
Some of the mums who have done a Hypnobirthing course with me have kindly shared their birth stories. Feel free to have a read and discover the power of Hypnobirthing!
Contact Me
I'd love to hear from you!
I would love to share this life-changing time with you, helping you prepare to welcome your precious baby into the world and helping you to achieve the right birth for you on the day. Please get in touch to find out more.
Serene Beginnings Hypnobirthing
Prestatyn, Denbighshire, North Wales, United Kingdom
If you would like a chat to find out how a Hypnobirthing course can help you, you can arrange a phone call at a time to suit you.
