The Happy Little Nest - Hypnobirthing and 4th Trimester Preparation

14/08/2026

You deserve to feel more in control... just saying.

One of the biggest things that went round and round in my head when I found out I was pregnant with my first baby was how I was going to cope.

Cope with being pregnant... knowing what it meant.

Having to give birth at the end. It scared me more than anything.

I just wanted to feel that sense of control.

I wanted to do everything I could for me and my baby.

I just didn't know how.

So I spent some time working out why I felt out of control and that's when I decided to put my all into understanding more.

Surely learning more would help me feel more in control?

Long story short... it did.

If your pregnant and wanting to find a way to feel more in control, know that your not alone and know that there are ways to feel it.

There's only one more group left in Leeds this year (November) and plenty of chances to work privatley either online or face to face.

Just reach out and lets get you ready to meet your baby.

Oxytocin Vibes,

Laura ✌

29/07/2026

That's right... protecting your space can be a pretty big deal.

And it's not just a nice to have either... there's actually a biological reason for it too.

To help you feel safe and in control of what feels right for you.

Today over on the blog -I'm sharing 10 pretty big deal ways that's you can protect your space.

From birth partner support to even thinking about when you take your maternity leave - I've shared just a few ways that you might just want to start thinking about what feels right for you.

So head over to the bio to read, share with your partner or a mate who is having a baby and I'd love to hear which ones resonated with you the most.

Just a reminder that there are only 2 more groups this year - September and October, if your interested - reach out or again, click the bio for more info ✌

Enjoy your day,

Laura ✨

12/07/2026

You don't want to miss number 3..

Birth partners often say to me when they start their sessions that they feel like a spare part or that there's nothing that they can do.

That's just not true.

They play a HUGE role in birth.

Birth is about teamwork and everyone has a role to play.

They can be a gamechanger (in both a good way and bad way I guess).

And it all starts in pregnancy.

Understanding how to support you.

Really getting to grips with the biology of birth.

Understanding how they can advocate for you.

So here, I've shared just a few ideas you might want to use. Save it, share it, chat through it.

And if your after birth prep - reach out, only limited spaces left for groups and 1:1's up to the end of 2026 ✌

Oxytocin Vibes,

Laura

08/07/2026

It really is.

I've worked with countless families recently who have found it hard to even know where to start with birth prep.

Because it can feel overwhelming - where can you even begin when it comes to breaking it all down and working out what you actually need?

That's where I come in.

I've been there - desperate to find a way to learn everything I needed whilst protecting my space at the same time.

To vocalise what support I need for birth.

After over 7 years of teaching hundreds of families, my courses have been structured in a way that supports people to gradually build their confidence and understanding around birth.

Piece by piece, session by session - we start to lay down some useful knowledge and perhaps more of an understanding of ourselves.

I've been working with a family recently who were really excited to meet their baby yet overwhelmed with the fear of birth.

Their transformation has been insane and whilst everyone will get different things from doing a course, there really is no better feeling than seeing someone's confidence grow.

Reach out if you want to chat about the different ways I can support you, your not alone.

Laura ✨

Ps - Group and private courses are available to book both online and face to face up to the end of 2026 ✌

08/07/2026

Super excited to be returning to the gorgeous Well House Rawdon next week.

Head to their website and book your space ❤️

Hypnobirthing and Relaxation Pop-Up

THURS 16 JULY 6.15pm

A wonderful pregnancy class to help you prepare for birth and beyond! Join Laura from Laura | Birth Preparation & Hypnobirthing | Yorkshire & Online for a wonderful and invaluable hour of pregnancy relaxation.

Suitable for all stages of pregnancy, never too early, or too late, to practise relaxing!

Any questions, let me know.

06/07/2026

Hands down one of my favourite birth stories ❤

I remember working with this wonderful family whilst they were preparing for a homebirth with their first baby.

We did our course online due to the big C of 2020 but that didn't stop us - we hit it off straight away and had such a laugh during the sessions.

When I got the message to say that Baby Eloise had been born - I was on cloud 9 for them all and immediately jumped on Facebook live in a crazy haze of excitement.

What I love about Charlotte's story is the level of detail and honesty she shares about her birth experience - not only chatting about the birth itself but about her birth team too.

Head over to 'Birth Stories' over on the blog to read their amazing homebirth story along with plenty more from all different types of birth.

P.S - The next group hypnobirthing course takes place in Menston in September, head to the bio to find out more or to book your space.

Laura ❤

04/07/2026

I can still remember the exact moment someone said this to me..

What an impact it had on my thoughts around my ability to have a baby.

I was only 16 and had developed a phobia of blood tests (no one told me it might be a good idea to have breakfast before going the first time!) so it meant every time I went.. I'd have a panic attack before.

Then one time someone said 'Wow.. how are you ever going to have a baby?!'.

The doubts I already had around anything medical grew and the secret thoughts I already had about having a baby tripled over night.

By the time I was 28, I didn't think I would be able to have children. Not because I didn't want them, because I was too afraid.

I never talked to anyone about it.

And that's just the problem.

People aren't always aware of the impact the one 'innocent' comment can have on someone's subconscious.. their mental health.

I just thought... that's me, I'm never going to be able to do it.

Until I fell pregnant and discovered hypnobirthing and began to understand the way that my mind worked.

I started to understand that through years of hearing people talk about birth I'd built up a pretty big picture about what I thought it was and it was about starting to unpick it.

The more I understood about where the anxiety was coming from, the more I felt that I could work with it and begin to feel confident.

Hypnobirthing can be so much more than relaxation techniques for birth...

If your pregnant or someone who is thinking of starting a family, I want you to know that everything you see and hear about birth isn't real.. reach out to someone you trust or even someone who work supporting birth.

Laura✨

P.s - There are only a few spaces left to work with me in-between now and the end of October, if your looking for 1:1 hypnobirthing support either around Leeds or online. Head over to the bio for further information.

02/07/2026

2 things that I wish people knew about hypnobirthing!

I've been teaching for over 7 years and I still hear these all the time...

Hypnobirthing with me is a comprehensive antenatal class.

Not only do we chat through the mechanics of giving birth but also about exploring ways to support yourself to feel safe and control too.

The diary is now open for bookings up to the end of the year - reach out for a chat or head to the website to find out more ❤️

Laura

01/07/2026

Saying bye to June! 👋

I can't believe ita been a whole month since I went back self employed.

Inbetween supporting at the inspiration day
Charlotte going on her first residential
Williams first Sports Day
Days and weekends away with mates and family

I've been busy rebuilding my business whilst studying for something new ❤️

I'm so excited to see what July will bring and am just incredibly grateful that this is what I get to do.

Oxytocin Vibes,

Laura 🌞