When is the best time to start Hypnobirthing?

“When should I start my Hypnobirthing course?” This has to be one of my most asked questions!

Let’s get one thing clear right from the get-go. It’s never too late to start Hypnobirthing. If you’re 39 weeks pregnant and panicking, you will absolutely still get benefit from starting some Hypnobirthing, birth prep and relaxation practise now!

It’s also never too early. If it feels right for you to start early in your pregnancy, even if that just means reading a Hypnobirthing book in your first trimester, then that’s what to do!

My best advice is that any time between 20-30 weeks and in your second trimester is the ideal time to start. That way your birth is close enough that it actually feels like a reality, but you still have lots of time to practise (an important part of Hypnobirthing!). The sooner you start, the more time you have to work on all of your wonderful birth and pregnancy relaxation techniques.

If you ever want to chat it over, you can contact me through the “Contact” tab, and I’ll happily answer your questions.