Heather Lawrence
I am a midwife and continue to work full-time in the NHS. I work part-time as a HypnoBirthing® Practitioner and Clinical Hypnotherapist and am currently studying for my Masters in Midwifery.
I first encountered HypnoBirthing® as a midwife working in the Private sector. I was amazed at the wonderful births that HypnoBirthing® women experience. I believe, and have witnessed, that through learning breathing techniques, visualization, relaxation and gaining a trust in your body’s ability, you can have a wonderful birth which you feel in control of. I firmly believe in the ability of the female body to birth a baby naturally, and whilst I fully recognise the benefits of our health care system, the majority of women are able to birth their babies quietly and confidently without interference. I used HypnoBirthing® in April 2010 when I gave birth to our first son, Jack, at home after a 3 hour labour! I found the techniques enabled me to be relaxed and calm through the initial 2 day ‘pre-labour’ so that I was rested, and trusting in my body’s ability to birth my baby. Jack is a very calm, relaxed baby who sleeps a lot and breastfeeds like a dream! HypnoBirthing® also enabled my husband to be positive and calm. He felt confident and relaxed during the labour, and bonded immediately with Jack.
My experience of HypnoBirthing® led me to train as a hypnotherapist. I have experienced Hypnotherapy myself before for weight management and during my IVF treatment. On both occasions I have found hypnotherapy extremely effective. It is a relaxing experience which has left me feeling more in control of my life and given me skills in stress management that I can use time and time again.
I am married to Kevin and we have an ageing Springer Spaniel called Sweep. I enjoy socialising with my friends, reading, walking, cycling and camping. If you have any questions, or wish to discuss anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me.