Testimonials

I decided for my second birth to try hypnobirthing and I chose Sian at Serene Beginnings. She was amazing from start to finish and beyond! I was lucky enough to have the most amazing birth experience, and my little girl was born in water. I felt completely in control and knowledgeable about what was happening at every stage. I had no pain relief and I'd class it as one of the most magical, special moments of my life. Hearing all of the positive birth stories and the techniques Sian teaches really enabled me to have the birth I'd always wanted and dreamt of - thank you Sian! x

 You might be reading these reviews to decide whether this is for you or not. I did the exact same, and my decision to book onto both the hypnobirthing before baby arrived and the baby massage once baby was here was the best decision I made by far.
The hypnobirthing gave me all the tools that lead to a lovely birthing experience for me. The thought of labour terrified me so I worked hard to calm my mind and my surroundings by using all of the techniques and methods Sian taught me. When the midwives try and convince you that you aren’t in labour and the baby arrives within the hour, you know all the breathing, the meditation and the affirmations worked a treat. It makes you feel confident and in full control of what happens to you and your baby, which to me, you just can’t put a price on. It’s so lovely to tell my positive birthing story to those who need to hear it because it wasn’t what we are all lead to believe. 

I joined this course and I had NO IDEA, what to expect … I thought it would be very hippy and just about breathing .. and it wasn’t at all!

Yes I learnt how to breathe through the surges and learn how to prepare myself for my birth. I learnt all the hospital terminology and I felt like I could understand what was going to happen and learnt about all my options.

I have always been scared of giving birth but this course prepared me for it.

Due to everything I learnt I was able to advocate for myself and understand what was happening to my body and my baby.

I can’t thank Sian enough, she was incredible and the course was amazing. 

Highly recommend Sian and her Hypnobirthing course to anyone exploring the topic! I was a little sceptical at first based on the name, but as soon as I did a taster session with Sian, my mindset completely changed. It is based on science/evidence based and the tools taught really help you to feel prepared for any type of birth. You are also given a wealth of information on the labour process in general, and the course enables you to feel empowered to ask the necessary questions to ensure everything is your choice.
Honestly, if unsure whether to go for it or not, ping Sian a message. 

 I have been going to Sian’s classes since I was 16weeks pregnant and I cannot describe how amazing she is!
Before doing the hypnobirthing course with sian the thought of labour was petrifying I had no idea what to expect apart from pain and pushy consultants. After the course I had so much confidence and felt truly informed and I got to use almost all the skills she taught me in the class throughout my pregnancy. Sian was there for me every step of the way when I had the odd wobble with the amount of unnecessary  pressure I was having from midwife and consultant to be induced. I genuinely don’t think I would have had the positive birth experience I had if it wasn’t for sian and her hypnobirthing course. 

 I really recommend Sian’s hypnobirthing course to any expectant mums. I was slightly skeptical at first but decided to educate myself on birth and I was so glad I did. I went in to the course dreading the birth of my baby and finished the course feeling empowered and excited for the birth of my baby. When my birth plan didn’t quite go as expected I remained calm throughout and always used my techniques. I also knew what was happening as I had been educated on various births on the course and I found my birth very calm and beautiful. My partner still can’t believe how calm I was throughout! I still use the techniques I learnt in other parts of my life. As well as the course content, Sian as a person is very kind and welcoming, I really do recommend to any mums thinking about hypnobirthing. 

Cannot recommend Serene Beginnings hypnobirthing course enough. After attending a taster session we decided to join on the group hypnobirthing sessions. Sian was brilliant throughout and the course really helped us change our mindset on how we viewed labour and birth.

Before starting the course I was so scared and anxious to give birth but the knowledge and skills I gained each week really improved my confidence and proved invaluable, helping me to remain calm and in control throughout my labour even when my birth plan didn’t go as I’d hoped.

Looking forward to continuing our journey with Serene Beginnings baby classes!