Little Lavender Birth School

15/09/2023

30/11/2021

I'm a hypnobirthing instructor, I've had 2 babies before... But I'm only human.

In my third trimester it didn't matter that I've experienced how beautiful and positive birth can be. It didn't matter that I had brilliant hypnobirthing tools at my disposal. I lay in bed at night and anxiety came over me all of a sudden.

I worried about the birth, how it would feel and how I'd cope. I was really nervous.

But I knew it was irrational. I knew I had as much control over my birth as anyone can have and I have all the knowledge I need to help me make informed decisions.

Getting comfy and sleeping isn't easy in the third trimester as it is. So I needed to free myself of anxiety and breathe... I needed to relax.

I got my headphones in, put on a beautiful relaxation script (provided on the hypnobirthing course I teach) and fell in to a restful sleep.

I did it over a few nights to help me really calm down and put my thoughts in to perspective.

Scripts and hypnobirthing techniques are not just for birth. They help through pregnancy and beyond. There are so many life skills to be learnt and I'm so glad Im armed with everything I know.

Get in touch if you think I can help you make the best of your pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Ammarah x

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24/10/2021

Such a useful video to show you how to master that all important latch in those early days. Remember though: if you are finding it a challenge, call the midwife or your nearest lactation clinic.

Posted • Reposted from .dietitian

Your baby’s mouth opens like a LEVER - not an accordion 🪗 ... and it’s for a reason.
If they were to open their mouth like an accordion, your ni**le would come straight into your baby’s mouth when they latch. They would then have to work to get your ni**le to the right spot: the roof of their mouth.
Babies don’t like extra work, so they skip a few steps by opening their mouth like a lever. To open their mouth, their chin anchors on your breast and their head tips back. Then your ni**le can land perfectly in the roof of their mouth so their tongue can draw it back to the comfortable soft palate. No extra work to get it there when there is a perfect landing spot.
Lining up your baby’s NOSE to your NI**LE helps this process. Your baby instinctually is giving you the spot they want your ni**le, and you’re working WITH your baby to make it happen.
But remember to also anchor their CHIN on your SKIN (thanks for that one 🙌🏻), because a lever only works when it’s anchored to a pivot
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21/06/2021

I read an article that really got me. The lady had obviously had some experience with hypnobirthing but it sounded so far from what I taught.

She wrote of how it's not for everyone, and only works for those who are having a non medicated home birth.

She felt that the classes she'd come across made one type of birth seem superior to others.

I felt sad for her. And for all those who would have read her article and missed out on what the course can actually offer!

FACT
Relaxation scripts are amazing for most, I didn't use them in my births but used all the other forms of relaxation, breathing and hormone inducing techniques I was taught on the very thorough course! It works for people in different ways.

FACT
I had 2 hospital births and they were beautiful. I was in control. We were in control as a couple. Informed. Able to make choices. Confident we knew what was going on. We felt listened to.

FACT
Hypnobirthing proves most beneficial when the route to birth has taken a turn. It's when people have needed interventions/ medication/ had to make any decisions about their care that the course really proves its worth! It supports you in finding out the pros and cons of procedures before hand and gives you the tools and confidence to be able to make decisions for yourself.

FACT
90% of my clients are actually 2nd or third time parents. It isn't just for first timers. Most have done antenatal courses before but have come to find hypnobirthing later. They always tell me there are things they didn't know before!

FACT
You cannot fail at birth! A belly birth, hospital birth, pool birth, assisted birth, home birth, a birth on the loo are all able to be positive experiences as long as you feel listened to, respected and in control of your decisions.
I have just completed a course and am in contact with a lovely mum who, due to change in circumstances, is having a cesarean. She is calm an empowered, messaging me feeling relaxed and positive.... She's awesome! Her birth will be a beautiful, memorable experience (I'm so proud of you lovely!)

Hypnobirthing has something for everyone. Maybe the main thing is finding the instructor that's right for you. Is it me?
Ammarah x

20/06/2021

Happy fathers day!

To all the dads, daddys, papas, pops, abas, bawas, ones to be and ones hoping and praying for your babies...

Happy fathers day!

Your support, care, cuddles and games are second to none.

With love from all your babies and partners (who love and thank you from the bottom of their hearts)



Be the best support you can be during the birth of your baby by booking on to the July hypnobirthing course for parents to be.

A full antenatal course to help you understand the birth process, your options and how to support your loved one in a calm, more comfortable delivery.

Contact 07708960262 or [email protected] to book.