A Calm Space - Hypnobirthing Blenheim

Thank you Sam for the workshop last weekend! As a medical professional, there were a few things for me to reevaluate :) and overall I felt very empowered and positive about giving birth by the end of the second day. For my partner, it was all new and he wasn't particularly keen on attending, but once he saw all the beautiful birth videos and learned about self-hypnosis, he truly changed his perspective and mindset. We are now eagerly anticipating the birth of our baby! Honestly, I even have a sense of impatience for this day hahaha :)

We deliberately planned our little one and from the first moment I was pregnant, Sam has been a wonderful source of knowledge, support, and wisdom for me. Seeking to be well-informed about pregnancy, natural birth, and motherhood, I reached out to Sam, and they guided me towards some evidence-based podcasts and books that have significantly broadened my perspective on childbirth and ignited a strong passion for the subject within me. I have never felt so assured and knowledgeable about something before. I combined this increasing knowledge with regularly attending Sam's prenatal yoga sessions every week from the second trimester onwards, which helped me understand my changing body and taught me techniques to nurture it throughout pregnancy. Their classes offer a secure, adaptable, and inclusive space to connect with your body and baby during pregnancy. During our third trimester, my partner and I participated in Sam's hypnobirthing workshop. I knew this would be much more beneficial for us than a standard antenatal class and it definitely resonated more with our views on birth. My partner, who is a quintessential Kiwi guy, left the workshop after two days expressing that he had learned a lot and that it had shifted his perception of birth, which is often misrepresented by the media or not adequately supported by the medical system. I am immensely thankful that they provided us with the opportunity to learn and connect together as a couple, as it has further empowered us to advocate for ourselves and our baby, ensuring that we give her the best possible start in life, and give ourselves the best possible start to parenthood through this significant experience. I am forever grateful to have met Sam, a like-minded parent, and I am confident that regardless of the path our birth takes in a few weeks, we will be better prepared because of the time, knowledge, and skills that Sam has helped me (and my partner) cultivate throughout this journey.

What an incredible and invaluable experience. I couldn't recommend this hypnobirthing workshop with Sam enough - for any parents seeking to plan for the optimal birth experience while also understanding your rights so you can make informed choices about your body and your baby. This workshop is extremely beneficial for expectant mums AND their birth partners. My male partner came away brimming with excitement and admiration for Sam and how much he gained from participating in the workshop. His exact words were "the cake and brownie were worth the workshop fee alone, the workshop itself was priceless". Thank you Sam for an amazing experience and your genuine care and support for parents embarking on this journey <3 I look forward to sharing our birth story with you!