Supporting families across Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Cheltenham & Gloucester
Introducing Your Antenatal Hypnobirthing Insturctor: Lauran - The Outspoken Birthworker
Hello, I'm Lauran, the face and founder of The Outpospken Birthworker. I am a mother of three, fully qualified Hypnobirthing Antenatal instructor, Breastfeeding Peer Supporter and trainee Breastfeeding Councillor. I am also a fully qualified school teacher of nearly 11 years so educating others is kind of my jam!
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After a rocky experience in the maternity system during my first birth, followed by a euphoric homebirth with my second, I found myself bringing together my passion for education, birth, breastfeeding and my firm beliefs that all birthing families should be fully informed and empowered to birth their beautiful babies in a way that is right for them. Thus, the Outspoken Birthworker was born. A safe, non judgemental space to educate birthing families across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, The Cotswolds and Birmingham.
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What is Hypnobirthing Antenatal Education?
A question I get asked a lot. What is Hypnobirthing? How does it differ from other Antenatal education? Why should I Invest my money on this and not the local NCT course?
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The first thing I want to make clear is that an Antenatal Hypnobirthing course with the Outspoken Birthworker is a FULL ANTENATAL COURSE (view the full course content here). This isn't 'hippy dippy' nonsense like some might think. Yes, we cover breathing techniques and relaxation but it is so, so much more than that. We offer full evidence based preparation and planning for the birth and the post-natal period, as well as your more "traditional" science backed Hypnobirthing teachings to help you to manage the sensations of labour, address fear and go into labour and birth with a positive mindset. ​​
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So, what makes The Outspoken Birthworker Antenatal Courses and Workshops worth the investment?
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- Worried about forking out for multiple antenatal courses just to fit the Hypnobirthing in?
Our full courses & workshops are a complete antenatal & post-natal education & combine the two.
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- Scared or anxious about giving birth?
Being able to approach birth positively and pro-actively - not controlled by fear - is at the heart of what we do.
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- Confused by the system or feel like you are being pushed into choices you aren't comfortable with? The courses are built around helping you to understand your birth rights, navigating the maternity system and teaching you how to make informed decisions around your care
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- Not sure where to start with your birth planning?
We support you with guided& extensive birth planning and preparation - we don't just plan for the 'perfect birth'. From water birth, to induction and c-section, we learn about it all and, if it should come to it, how that type of birth could be positive for you. ​
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- Need support beyond the course?
Each course or workshop provides ongoing support once it has finished
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- Keen to make antenatal group friends?
Group courses & workshops provide a chance to meet other expectant parents local to you with Whatsapp groups set up to help you stay in touch
- Feeling overwhelmed in the post-natal period?
Each course offers post-natal reunion with the opportunity for post-natal support
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Ready to invest in you and your birth?
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