1 Day Birth Prep Intensive - HypnoBirthing®

Essential birth preparation for couples who want to feel ready

Do you recognise this?

  • Spain, Málaga, the Costa del Sol — it's incredible. Living here is a dream. And yet, the moment you start thinking about giving birth here, something shifts. A quiet uncertainty creeps in. You don't fully know the language, the system feels unfamiliar, and the birth stories you've heard haven't exactly put your mind at ease.

  • You've heard that Spain has a highly medicalised approach to birth. And somewhere in the back of your mind you're wondering — what does that actually mean for me? What are my options? Is a calm, natural birth even possible here? What kind of interventions are we looking at, and how do I navigate them?

  • Your baby is growing, and so are your questions. "How will I get through labour? Is it always this painful? How does it feel? How will I know it has started?" You want to understand what's happening in your body — but the more you search, the more overwhelming it gets.

  • And then there's the feeling of not being heard. Your healthcare provider hasn't been explicitly against your wishes, but she doesn't seem to take them seriously either. You want to move during labour, eat and drink, use natural pain relief — and you're starting to wonder whether any of it will actually be respected. You're not sure you're with the right person.

  • You want to prepare properly. But a 5-week course just doesn't fit right now. Maybe you're further along than you'd like. Maybe your schedule is too full, or your partner can't commit to five consecutive Saturdays. You need something focused — the essentials, without the fluff, in a format that actually works for your life.

How would it be for you if...

 

… giving birth in Spain no longer felt like navigating unknown territory. You know the system, you understand your options, and you feel completely at ease about bringing your baby into the world here.

 

… you could envision your birth clearly and feel genuinely excited about it. You know what a natural birth looks like, you understand what interventions are common in Spain, and you know exactly what your own preferences are — and that they are yours to have.

 

… you were no longer afraid of the pain. You understand what your body is doing, you have tools that work, and you trust yourself to move through it. The uncertainty is gone — replaced by a quiet, grounded confidence.

 

… you walked into the birth room knowing your rights, knowing how to ask for what you need, and knowing that your voice matters. Your requests are heard. You are taken seriously.

 

… you got everything you needed to prepare — without turning your life upside down. One day, well spent, and you leave feeling ready.

Text box, this is all possible, Your way to an amazing birth experience - on yur terms

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What is the 1-Day Birth Prep Intensive?

 

This is not the full HypnoBirthing Group Course — and it doesn't pretend to be. The full course runs over 5 weeks with 12.5 hours of guided learning, a book, professional audios, weekly emails, and a goody bag. If that's right for you, it's a wonderful experience.

 

But this intensive is for couples who want the core of it — the most important techniques, the essential knowledge, the real preparation — in one single, well-designed day.

 

Five hours of focused hypnobirthing content. A shared lunch to breathe, connect, and enjoy the day. Everything you need to go into birth feeling informed, calm, and ready together.

 

Compact by design. Without losing the depth.

Text box, original HypnoBirthing book and professional audio programme are not included in the intensive, but available to purchase separately.

This is what is included in the HypnoBirthing Group Course:

  • 5 hours of hypnobirthing — breathwork, relaxation techniques, the physiology of birth, pain management, and how to work as a team in the birth room
  • A guided audio recording made by me, to take home and practise with throughout the rest of your pregnancy
  • A handout with everything covered — scripts, techniques, and practical information to keep
  • A birth preferences guide so you know exactly what you want and how to ask for it
  • WhatsApp support from the day of the course until 2 weeks after your baby arrives
  • A delicious shared lunch — time to breathe, connect, and enjoy the day

After this day you will:

>> Master the Spanish maternity system. You'll understand how birth works here, what's standard, what you can question, and how to find the right care provider for your values. Giving birth in Spain will feel like an informed choice — not a leap of faith.

 

>> Know exactly what you want — and feel confident asking for it. You'll have a clear birth preferences guide and the knowledge to advocate for yourself calmly and effectively in the birth room. Your voice will be heard because you'll know how to use it.

 

>> Trust your body completely. You'll understand what's happening physically and hormonally during labour, and you'll have real, practised tools for managing pain and staying relaxed. Not techniques you've read about — ones you've actually used.

 

>> Feel like a team. You and your partner will leave knowing exactly how to support each other — before, during, and after birth. This day is for both of you.

 

>> Feel genuinely prepared — in a format that fit your life. You didn't need five weeks. You needed one focus

Investment 

text box: €190 per couple, shared lunch included. Small group - max 5 couples

View this not merely as a course fee, but as an investment in a birth experience you, your partner, and your child will carry for the rest of your lives. When you consider what most couples spend on a pram or nursery — often exceeding €800, with a lifespan of a few years — the impact of how you experience your birth is incomparable. It resonates for a lifetime.

Why a 1-day intensive?

It fits your life

Not everyone can commit to 5 consecutive weeks. Whether you're further along in your pregnancy, have a demanding schedule, or simply prefer to prepare in one focused block — this format was designed with you in mind.

 

It's intimate

Maximum 5 couples per intensive. That means real attention, space for your questions, and an atmosphere where you can actually relax and take things in.

 

You learn together

Sharing this day with other couples at the same stage of life creates something powerful. You're not alone in your questions or your nerves — and the connections made in a small group often last well beyond the day itself.

 

It's focused, not diluted

Every hour of this day is purposeful. We cover what matters most, practise what you actually need, and you leave with tools you'll use — not a folder that sits on a shelf.

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Who is the course for?

The course is for mothers-to-be and fathers-to-be or birth partners.

This course is not just for the mothers to prepare for birth, but also for fathers or birth partners so that they too feel confident and prepared.

Whether you're a first-time parent or have experienced childbirth before, HypnoBirthing can benefit anyone who desires to learn natural pain management techniques, reduce anxiety surrounding childbirth, and foster a deeper connection with their birthing partner. HypnoBirthing equips you with valuable tools and techniques to navigate the birthing process with ease and empowerment.

Can I bring my doula?

The course is for 2 people, if you bring your partner you cannot bring your doula. If your doula is interested in HypnoBirthing and wants to know how to best support you with HypnoBirthing she can contact me. 

I am planning a hospital birth, is HypnoBirthing for me?

HypnoBirthing is a very complete prenatal course that will benefit all parents. It doesn´t matter if you are planning a hospital birth, a home birth, a water birth, a land birth, a birth with or without medical intervention or even a caesarean birth. HypnoBirthing will benefit all. The course provides evidence-based birth information that will assist you to make a healthy informed decision that best fits your family.

 

The hospital is offering a free birth course, why not use that one?

  • You´ll learn a range of tools and options for natural pain relief that is (in most cases) not offered or learned in the course of the healthcare provider or hospital

  • Independent childbirth education is not based on policies of the healthcare provider or hospital

  • You will know all your options for childbirth, not limited to what your healthcare provider or hospital offers

  • In the HypnoBirthing course you will watch birthing videos that inspire, rather than frighten

  • You know who your teacher is

  • In the HypnoBirthing course the birth partners have more involvement

  • You´ll be informed for creating your birth preferences

I am planning on taking an epidural, can I still benefit from the hypnobirthing course?

While HypnoBirthing classes are primarily focused on natural childbirth techniques and pain management without medication, there are still many reasons to consider taking the classes, even if you're planning on using medication during labour.

The classes can help reduce anxiety and provide valuable information and techniques that can be beneficial regardless of your birth plan. While the course emphasizes coping with pain without medication, you can still gain valuable insights into relaxation, breathing techniques, and how to create a positive birthing environment.

Ultimately, the decision to take HypnoBirthing classes depends on your individual preferences and goals for childbirth.

The hospital/care provider is offering a free birth course, why not use that one?

  • Independent childbirth education is not based on policies of the CP or hospital

  • You´ll learn a range of tools and options for natural pain relief that is (in most cases) not offered or learned in the course of the CP or hospital

  • You will know all your options for childbirth, not limited to what your CP or hospital offers

  • In the HypnoBirthing course you will watch birthing videos that inspire, rather than frighten

  • You know who your teacher is

  • In the HypnoBirthing course the birth partners have more involvement

  • You´ll be informed for creating your birth preferences

When should I do the intensive course?

When doing the full course I recommend starting between 18 and 30 weeks of pregnancy. This gives you time to practice and get into the positive and trusting mindset you will have so much benefit from during birthing. 

The intensive is especially helpful if you are already further along since its just 1 day. 

However, it is never too early nor too late to get starting and prepare yourself for an awesome birth. 

 

Is birth with HypnoBirthing painless?

It can be, although HypnoBirthing does not promise painless birth. You will still feel your body working for you. You will be given techniques to facilitate your bodies’ natural process, which can result in a painless birth. Some women (like me) experience partial or even painless birth, others experience some inconveniences that are generally tolerable.

However there is no guarantee that you will experience painless birth. It requires your commitment to practising the exercises taught in class and your ability to master the hypnosis techniques (which is doable for everyone with some practise).

Also bear in mind that how you evaluate your birth depends on many factors and not just on the feeling of pain. A birth experience can also be positive and empowering with (some amount of) pain.

What will HypnoBirthing bring me?

Typically, HypnoBirthing families approach their births fully prepared and feel satisfied with their birth experiences, although not every HypnoBirthing mother experiences a pain-free birth or the birth they planned for. However, the birth satisfaction rate among HypnoBirthing mothers is higher than among non-HypnoBirthing mothers.

HypnoBirthing reduces anxiety and fears related to pregnancy and childbirth. HypnoBirthing moms say that the course prepared them for a birth in which they were able to make their own informed choices, even when it didn’t go as expected. They felt strong and in control, which allows them to reflect on birth in a positive way.

In addition, HypnoBirthing mothers tend to have shorter, more comfortable, and easier labours with less need for intervention or pain relief. This contributes to the feeling of empowerment and admiration for their own strength and capabilities.

Why is it called HypnoBirthing?

HypnoBirthing is a philosophy of natural childbirth education enhanced by hypnosis techniques. Though the name might suggest so, this well-thought-out program of childbirth education is not limited to a hypnosis technique, but consists of six components; deep relaxation, self-hypnosis, breathing techniques, visualisations, affirmations and physiological knowledge and natural childbirth education.

It is about training your mind and body to relax and work together in harmony facilitating natural birth process. This will contribute to a healthier, drug-free and stress-free birth experience for the mother, baby and father.

I am skeptical about the hypnosis component of the course. Will it still work?

Yes, about 90% of people can be hypnotized. Some can go deeper than others. The idea that you cannot go into hypnosis is often based on the idea that the hypnotist is taking control. That is not so.

In general can be said that the stronger your will is and the more intelligent you are, the easier it is to enter hypnosis. It is your willingness to accept suggestions that makes hypnosis possible. If you reject suggestions, they will not work, because you are in control of your inner world.

Therefor you will also not be doing or saying anything you don´t want.  If something goes against your principles, do not accept it. If something comes to mind that you don't want to share, you don't have to share it and you will be able to not do so.

Hypnosis simply is a deep state of relaxation where you will be putting helping messages and images into your mind and getting rid of beliefs, messages, images and myths that don´t help.

What language is the course in?

The course will be in English or Dutch.

Books and class handouts are available in English, Spanish and Dutch

I do speak Spanish, but I don't feel comfortable yet to give my classes in Spanish. So for chitchat you can reach out to me in Spanish, but actual useful information I only provide in English or Dutch.

Where will the in-person course be?

The group course will be held in Malaga city.

The exact location depends on the availability of the venue I rent. Upon confirming your registration for the course, I will provide you with the exact address of the location.

 

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