Contented Beginnings

Jenny was a really lovely teacher who really took her time in not only explaining hypnobirthing and the science behind birthing but also listened to my worries and reassured me with factual information and advice. She left me feeling confident and excited about my own birth. She taught us different breathing and visualisation techniques we went on to use in my labour. She made me feel so empowered and fearless, I chose to have a homebirth which was amazing and relaxed. After the birth she was still there providing me with amazing and vital support in my breastfeeding journey. I was so grateful having someone so knowledgeable to support me at such a crucial time in my postpartum journey

Just wanted to thank Jenny for a wonderful Contented Beginnings course!! I wasn’t really sure what to expect but have been so pleasantly surprised by how useful and relaxing I have found it, especially as a first time mum (saying that, the third time mums on my course also found it incredibly useful - it’s not just for new mums!!).Jenny creates a safe space for mums to explore what their baby may be trying to communicate and how we can best deal with the challenges of motherhood in a calm and patient manner without feeling overwhelmed, or importantly, knowing what to do when you do feel overwhelmed.She also introduced us to breathing exercises, mindful meditation, visualisations, journaling, positive affirmations and lots of tea and biscuits!! Not every technique will suit everyone but certain ones really resonate and stick in your mind.As a first time mum I signed up to loads and loads of baby classes thinking that was the most important thing for my baby, but actually, am so glad that I did a course for me, purely to focus on my wellbeing and my needs as this will benefit the whole family in the future.

Jenny is a wonderful lady, did her class with my baby and it really helped equip me with tools for my mental wellbeing and helped me feel supported in my motherhood journey. Thanks Jenny

Like many first-time mothers, I spent a lot of my pregnancy feeling anxious about giving birth, especially when all I seemed to hear from friends and family were their own difficult and sometimes traumatic birthing experiences.But I quickly found out that it didnt need to be like that. Jenny introduced me to the concept of hypnoborthing which, to be honest, I was a bit doubtful of before I approached her. But I found Jenny's professional background and knowledge very reassuring so I took the plunge and gave it a go. Jenny was amazing at explaining everything to me, and it showed me that I could make hypnobirthing personal to me, it wasn't just a one size fits all" approach.Hypnobirthing was

Jenny is a fantastic practitioner. A fountain of knowledge and an inspirational, supportive advocate, striving to empower and enhance mothers journeys through parenthood.I wish there were more services like 'Contented Beginnings' for mums at all stages of parenthood.

Jenny has created a safe space to feel heard and validated which along with a hot cuppa has helped me better navigate the challenges faced in the early days of parenthood.The course has enabled me to better understanding how and what my baby (& older kids) are trying to communicate to me and explore the choices I have in how I respond to the demands of parenting so as to be more positive, calm and controlled when doing so.We have used mindfulness techniques such a breath work and relaxation in class to regulate the body in the moment but also to take away and apply when in stressful parenting scenarios in the day to day.Finally, it has helped me break down a lot of the parenting misconceptions out there which has increased my confidence in the choices I make.

I am so glad I did this. I enrolled on an intensive 1-1 version online as I was short on time and live remotely. Jenny was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, kind and adaptable. She tailored the content to fit what I needed and provided me with excellent advice and support, not just during the course but also right up to labour and beyond. With Jenny’s help I felt empowered to make the decisions that felt right for me and my baby. I felt so much more confident and relaxed and this helped to make birth an amazing, positive experience. This was my second time giving birth and I wasnt sure hypnobirthing would work for me but I used the relaxation, visualisation and breathing techniques before and during the birth and couldn’t have imagined how much they would help. I would 100% recommend this course.

Brilliant class for first time Mums and beyond! Jenny provides insightful, accessible information relating to pregnancy, covering pertinent topics such as breastfeeding, fear and birth, induction etc. This, alongside a focus on relaxation during pregnancy, creates a wonderful environment to provide soon to be Mumma’s with some much needed calm and confidence at a pivotal point in their journey.