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"Vicki was great and very accommodating...The course gave me the confidence to go in to the process knowing that I would be in control and able to focus my mindset to have the perfect birth, which I did!"
"Hypnobirthing is not about having a perfect birth, it is about having a positive birth experience and making informed choices about your own birth."
"Hypnobirthing is not about having a perfect birth, it is about having a positive birth experience and making informed choices about your own birth."

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Quicker labours, less stress and positive effects on pre and postnatal anxiety and depression....
Surprisingly, I am not even talking about hypnobirthing - all of these results can be linked with pregnancy yoga! And hypnobirthing...of...
Vicki Thorpe
Jun 22, 20241 min read
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The perfect birth partner doesn't exist...oh wait!
Every time we see birth in films and TV, we see a useless, floundering birth partner who doesn't seem to know what is going on. Try...
Vicki Thorpe
Jun 2, 20241 min read
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Love it or Hate it; Why Celebrating your Pregnancy can Contribute to a Positive Birth! West Sussex Hypnobirthing
We all know that not everybody enjoys their entire pregnancy, and that is OK. It is OK to feel fed up and tired alongside navigating your...
Vicki Thorpe
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Why are we so afraid of BIG BABIES?
It’s something I hear so much - “They said my baby is going to be massive” ”I hope he’s small” ”I can’t believe the baby was 9lbs” ”How...
Vicki Thorpe
Jun 25, 20211 min read
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What does a contraction feel like?
We see contractions on TV as a person with a tense jaw, clenched fists, tight shoulders and screaming. In fact there are loads of...
Vicki Thorpe
May 25, 20211 min read
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How to use your BRAINS during labour and birth
Always ask questions and remember the acronym B.R.A.I.N.S . Benefit Risk Alternatives/options Instinct/intuition Nothing Smile ....
Vicki Thorpe
May 15, 20211 min read
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What to Expect: What are the Stages of Labour and Birth
EARLY LABOUR: 0cm - 3cm dialated Usually the longest phase of labour - serveral hours Shorter irregular surges as the cervix begins to...
Vicki Thorpe
Apr 1, 20212 min read
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A Good Birth Goes Beyond having a Healthy Baby, let’s focus on Healthy Mums too
Did you know your birth experience can greatly impact how you feel in the months (and even years) after your baby is born! Yes! Healthy...
Vicki Thorpe
Mar 28, 20212 min read
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It’s my due date! But I’m still pregnant...what’s next?
Well quite simply, nothing has to come next. Let me remind you that only 15% of babies arrive on or before their due dates. There is...
Vicki Thorpe
Mar 4, 20211 min read
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Why Hypnobirthing is not all hippy free births...
Tomorrow is My Harry's 2nd Birthday and it felt like the right time to share something a little bit more personal. I try not to share too...
Vicki Thorpe
Feb 24, 20212 min read
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Thinking about giving Hypnobirthing a go?
5 tips for if you are considering using Hypnobirthing to support your pregnancy and birth Look for a complete antenatal course - at the...
Vicki Thorpe
Feb 20, 20211 min read
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The Worst Position to Give Birth
The lithotomy position is often used in Western cultures for childbirth – but what is it? The lithotomy position involves lying on your...
Vicki Thorpe
Feb 9, 20212 min read
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“My midwife gave me a different due date to what I thought it would be”
This is so common. You may know the date of your last period, you may even know the exact date you conceived. Yet, a midwife or...
Vicki Thorpe
Jan 27, 20211 min read
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What is hypnobirthing all about?!
There is often the misconception that hypnobirthing is only for women seeking a drug free labour at home. The reality is that...
Vicki Thorpe
Jan 23, 20212 min read
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"Don't bother making one...it never goes to plan"
Why making a plan is vital for preparing for the birth of your baby. #birthplan #pregnancy #birthpreferences I see it all the time -...
Vicki Thorpe
Jan 19, 20212 min read
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Interactive courses vs online videos...what do I choose and why
INTERACTIVE TEACHING vs ONLINE VIDEOS A few reasons why I LOVE delivering a LIVE and completely interactive antenatal course to...
Vicki Thorpe
Jan 16, 20211 min read
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What a review!
"Both, my husband and I couldn’t recommend Shoreham Hypnobirthing enough! Don’t be put off by the term hypnobirthing. We felt that the...
Vicki Thorpe
Sep 16, 20201 min read
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How can hypnobirthing make your birth better?
What is covered in a full hypnobirthing antenatal course? ✅an in-depth explanation of how to facilitate the body to work efficiently and...
Vicki Thorpe
Sep 16, 20201 min read
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So pubs are open but I can’t have my birth partner! How is this even fair?
For many pregnant women right now, waiting For the storm to pass is a bitter pill to swallow. Not having your dream baby shower and...
Vicki Thorpe
Jul 4, 20201 min read
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Positive birth story ❤️
38 weeks 4 days Homebirth 7lbs6oz Born 12.09am On Sunday 23rd in the morning we were about to have breakfast in our pyjamas when I felt a...
Vicki Thorpe
May 30, 20203 min read
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