
Congratulations
Hello, and a warm welcome. Congratulations on your pregnancy.
My name is Heather, and I’m the founder of Gentle Beginnings based in West Yorkshire.
I’m a qualified nurse, midwife and hypnobirthing teacher.
Gentle Beginnings introduces midwifery-led hypnobirthing antenatal sessions and much more. I’m here to help you have a peaceful and positive pregnancy and birthing experience. I’ll support you by teaching you to trust your body and your baby. I’ll equip you with the tools to achieve a beautiful, empowering and gentle birth for you and your newborn. I want you to leave each session feeling inspired, calm, confident and prepared for a positive delivery.
Me and my Journey to Hypnobirthing
I’m Heather, and I’m a qualified nurse and midwife, with over 20 years of midwifery experience in clinical and management roles. I am a qualified hypnobirthing teacher, holding DipHb (KGH). I qualified via the KG Hypnobirthing course which is accredited by the Royal College of Midwives. I’m also qualified to teach Ashtanga yoga with adults and have further qualifications to teach child yoga and yoga in pregnancy.
What is Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is a combination of deep relaxation techniques, breathing exercises and visualisations combined with positive thoughts and language to reduce fear, stress and anxiety, resulting in a calmer, more comfortable birth.
Hypnobirthing is logical, gentle and profound. It will empower you to nurture yourself in pregnancy and to relax and trust your body and your baby.

