I believe every person deserves an informed, empowered and positive birth experience.
The moment you become a parent is one of the most precious experiences of your life but as a mum of three, I understand that the journey to giving birth can often feel overwhelming.
I have been there, looking at the baby clothes anxiously thinking how can something that size come out of my vagina! I remember the mountains of conflicting advice and opinions about what I should and should not be doing and the fact that the minute I fell pregnant absolutely everyone seemed to want to tell me their birth story (the good, the bad and the ugly). It is so easy to become filled with worry and be influenced by others. It can be hard to figure out the right path for you and your birth.
This is why I created ABC Hypnobirthing and the A Better Childbirth Course to alleviate uncertainty and have you feeling empowered to create a birth experience that is special and positive. Making decisions that feel right for you with confidence.
My comprehensive birth preparation course blends evidence based antenatal education with mindset work and hypnobirthing techniques to take you from anxious and overwhelmed to feeling informed, calm, and ready for this incredible chapter of your lives.
Hi! I am Jenna, the force behind ABC Hypnobirthing.
I am a birth educator, certified Hypnobirthing practitioner and I am incredibly passionate about helping people feel informed and confident about birth.
I'm a 36-year-old Shrewsbury native, a proud mum to three wonderful children, and my family is the most important part of my life. I find immense joy in spending quality time with my family and friends, creating cherished memories and sharing laughter. Walking through the scenic landscapes of Shropshire and beyond is one of my favorite pastimes. Practicing mindfulness is a significant part of my life, helping me stay grounded and present. Whether I'm exploring a new trail, out on my paddleboard or enjoying a cozy gathering with loved ones, I always try to embrace each moment with gratitude and a positive spirit.
So how did I go from working in hospitality and events to Hypnobirthing?
I had my first child in 2014, and went in extremely unprepared.
I did little to no birth preparation and took the famous ‘go with the flow' approach. Taking the view that the Drs and Midwives were the experts, and they would tell me what I needed to do.
This unfortunately led to a very disappointing birth experience that was highly medicalised, long, painful and scary.
During my labour I had to face many unpleasant situations that I was completely unprepared for, whilst feeling extremely vulnerable. I felt a total loss of control and this had a hugely negative impact on my birth, my baby and the way I felt about the experience. I was left believing that this must be what birth is like.
5 years later I was pregnant again and went in search of a better birthing experience.
Luckily I found a Hypnobirthing course and this changed everything.
My Hypnobirthing course gave me the knowledge and confidence to take charge of my births. Hypnobirthing took me from a birth that was traumatic and disempowering, into my subsequent labours feeling informed, confident, strong and capable and I had two very different but wonderful birth experiences as a result.
In my labours following the hypnobirthing course I felt calm and in control. The hypnobirthing techniques allowed me to sink into this blissful birth bubble where I felt full of love, joy and euphoria.
I managed both births without medical pain relief.
I had good communication with my care providers and the connection I felt with my partner and bond with my babies was incredible.
I can hand on heart say that with Hypnobirthing, I loved giving birth and was in awe of the process and what my body is capable of. I had this epiphany moment there and then….so this is what births meant to be like!
I wanted to use my knowledge and experience to help others gain more positive birthing experiences, so in 2020 I went to London and trained with Katherine Graves Hypnobirthing. I became an accredited practitioner and ABC Hypnobirthing was born.
ABC Hypnobirthing: A Better Childbirth.
I chose the name as that is what hypnobirthing gave me and this is what I want to give to my clients. My mission is to educate and help as many people as I can to achieve the best possible birth experience for their baby and for them as parents.
My Hypnobirthing qualification is accredited by The Royal College of Midwives and I have partaken in numerous other trainings in areas such as breastfeeding, birth biomechanics and hypnotherapy.
I am a member of The Birthright Academy and Love Your Birth which keeps me up to date with all the latest birth news and guidelines, and in contact with some of the most highly respected birth professionals from across the world.
I have now shared hypnobirthing with many happy clients and I love seeing the positive effects it has on their pregnancies, births, relationships and beyond. In my opinion, giving birth is one of the greatest and most important events of our lives. I would urge anyone to invest in a comprehensive birth education, partake in in-depth birth planning, and work on a positive mindset, so that you have the best chance of a brilliant birth experience and something you will look back at fondly for the rest of your lives.
Over my time as a Hypnobirthing practitioner I have created my own unique Hypnobirthing program designed to help you work with your mind and body to support the physiological process of birth.
My course has a strong focus on mindset and the mind-body connection as our mind is an incredibly powerful tool that plays a huge part in how our birth plays out. I teach my clients how to use work with their subconscious mind to address fears and anxiety surrounding birth and approach it more confidently. I love helping my clients connect with their bodies, tap into their intuition and the amazing resources that they already have within them to help them give birth smoothly.
I am a huge advocate for natural and physiological birth and I enjoy educating people on the far reaching benefits of this for Mum and baby.
But this course isn't about one particular type of birth, it's about POSITIVE BIRTH.
My course is all about giving you empowerment in doing what feels right for you as a birth team and being able to make those decisions with confidence. Birth can be an amazing, beautiful and totally transformative experience. I hope that through my courses I'll be able to pass on some of my enthusiasm for birth and you’ll leave feeling like BRING THIS BIRTH ON!
I hold the values of authenticity, connection, and responsibility at the core of my practice.
Authenticity guides me to offer genuine, evidence-based hypnobirthing education and techniques, ensuring that my teachings are both effective and trustworthy. I foster a deep connection with my clients by creating a supportive and nurturing environment, recognising that each birthing journey is unique and deserving of personalised care. Responsibility underscores my commitment to providing safe, reliable guidance and empowering parents with knowledge and confidence. These values collectively enable me to support and inspire expectant parents, helping them achieve a calm and empowered childbirth.