Kind words

“Anna combines deep empathy with grounded know-how to produce sessions that are insightful and immensely supportive in the journey towards birth.

As a second time mother, she has made such a huge impact in helping me feel much calmer and way more prepared for birth than I ever felt first time round. The skills my husband and I have learnt are tangible and practical – I use my breathing techniques literally every day! – and I’m now a total convert to affirmations, which wasn’t honestly something I expected to get on board with.

I am feeling so much more in control this time round – I’m impatient for, and looking forward to the birth!”

Ailsa, second-time mom who took our 1:1 course via video conference

“Our son E was born on January 8, and he and Simone are doing really well. Simone was able to leverage what we learned and the tools from your calm birthing classes to facilitate a natural birth without interventions.

Simone verbalized the affirmations she found empowering during her surges, building her confidence in herself and the process. We kept the room lowly lit, with battery-operated candles and string lights, and scents that Simone found comforting. Simone was surprised just how in tune she was to the room setup, and how effective it was to have that piece of control.  

When difficulty arose, as expected in labor, we worked with the amazing care team and kept Simone’s desire for a natural birth at the center. The alignment between us and the medical staff meant Simone felt empowered to make decisions that suited her preference for a natural birth.

We can definitely say we had a positive birth experience!”

Simone and Tom, who took an in-person group class in Philly

“Anna is calm, empathic and very down to earth. I came away from our first session feeling positive and inspired to start our hypnobirthing preparation. She has taken away a lot of fear around giving birth for me, and has really practical advice and tips for expectant mums. I would highly recommend Anna to anyone who is looking for some guidance around navigating what can seem like a frightening and overwhelming experience.”

Lauren, first-time mom who took a private in-person course