Hi, I'm Shannon. I teach hypnobirthing and birth preparation courses in Richmond and the surrounding areas, in 1:1 private classes and weekly pregnancy relaxation classes.
Breathing and relaxation techniques you practise until they're second nature.
Birth, explained
What to expect in labour, and how your body and mind work together as your baby is born.
A partner who knows what to do
Your birth partner learns alongside you, with practical ways to help on the day.
Tools for every birth
However your baby arrives, including induction and planned or unplanned caesarean births.
Confidence to choose
The knowledge to ask good questions and make the decisions that are right for you, your body and your baby.
What changes
In pregnancy
You practise breathing and relaxation techniques each day, and start to look forward to birth with positivity instead of fear.
On the day
You have tools to help you through each stage of labour, and your partner knows how to use them with you, and how to advocate for you.
As your birth journey unfolds
You and your birth partner understand your options, feel in control and are part of every decision, so your birth feels positive and empowering, however it happens.
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Why I teach
My son Gabe arrived in under four hours, in an unplanned home birth at 4am, in our bathtub. On paper it sounds frightening. It wasn't.
“It was very calm. I was never scared.”
Everything I'd learned and practised in my hypnobirthing course made that possible. I trained as a hypnobirthing teacher so I could help other parents have a positive and empowering birth, however their birth journey unfolds.
“Shannon's 4 week block of relaxation classes were wonderful. She created a positive, calm and friendly atmosphere and was very informative. I joined not knowing much about birth and left feeling pleased to have learnt from Shannon especially around the mind-body connection and preparing for birth with mantras and visualisation, ending the sessions with a meditation was lovely. …”
Amy H., Google review
Pregnancy relaxation classes
“I attended Shannon's hypnobirthing/relaxation classes from around week 28 of my pregnancy. I couldn't recommend them highly enough. It really gave me a moment to focus on myself and my body, learn more about what was happening with me and my baby and prepare to meet my baby. Shannon is lovely, really friendly and gentle approach. …”
Jane E., Google review
Hypnobirthing
“Shannon is truly an amazing person and I recommend her so highly! She is very knowledgeable and so easy to talk to and ask questions.
She will give you the strength not to doubt how incredible your body is and most importantly give you ownership and empowerment that you can have the birth of your dreams.”
Jessica, Google review
1:1 private class
“I cannot recommend hypnobirthing with "Birth By You" enough! What an informative and warming experience. I feel educated and empowered to go into birth with a calm demeanour. … We are second time parents and despite having experienced our 1st child's birth, doing this hypnobirthing course has made the 2nd time round feel much calmer. Knowledge is power!”
Ideally between 20 and 30 weeks, so you have time to practise the tools and techniques we cover. But it's never too early or too late to start.
Is it only for a natural birth?
No. The tools work however your baby arrives, including induction and caesarean.
Does my partner need to come?
Having a birth partner who is by your side, and on your side, can be incredibly helpful and empowering. Birth partners are encouraged to come to the 1:1 private class and group classes. Pregnancy relaxation classes are just for you, so you can spend time connecting and bonding with your baby before their birth. I always send you home with activities you can do with your birth partner if you'd like to involve them.
Where are the classes?
Pregnancy relaxation classes are at the Cambrian Community Centre in Richmond. The 1:1 private class comes to you: I teach it in your home, or wherever suits you, anywhere in London.
