1. They will feel more calm and relaxed during the birth of their baby- they will have prepared for this and they will be comforted by and confident in knowing that their body knows what it needs to do. 

2. Their muscles will be relaxed allowing them to smoothly progress with the birth. 

3. They will be more in-tune with their body. They will listen to their body and their baby and feel confident during the birth to allow their body to do what it needs to do to safely deliver their baby.

4. They will understand the process of labour and will therefore be more aware of what to expect- they will trust their body to deliver their baby. 

5. In the lead up to the birth and perhaps in the birth itself, they will feel confident in their decision making and know what questions to ask to gather the information to help them to make informed decisions that are best for them and their baby. 

6. They are less likely to want or need medical interventions or pain relief, but if they do choose this then they will have made an informed decision- understanding the benefits, risks and alternatives. 

7. They will feel safe in their birth place, they will have the support and protection from the father and/or their birth partner. They will produce lots of oxytocin that will progress the labour, they will take the positions that their body feels it needs to be in to birth their baby. 

8. They will have a 'tool kit' of techniques that they can use in the birth that will help them to remain calm and relaxed- allowing their body to take control and birth their baby. 

9. They may recover from birth sooner as the physical impact of giving birth is reduced.

10. They will likely find birth empowering and powerful.

11. They are likely to experience a more comfortable and sometimes pain free birth.

12. The length of labour is often much shorter.

1. Your baby will be better able to play their part during labour and will find this easier if the body and uterus muscles are relaxed. 

2. The mother/ birthing person will have used daily practices to release fears linked to birth and will be better equipped to deal with stresses in daily life/ or stresses during the pregnancy and birth. This will help to lower the stress hormone (cortisol) in their system which in turn could have passed to their unborn baby.

3. The breathing techniques taught during Button Moon Hypnobirthing will provide lots of oxygen for the baby during birth. 

4. The mother/ birthing person is less likely to want/ need stronger forms of pain relief and stronger forms of pain relief can pass through the umbilical cord to the baby. 

5. Mothers/ birthing people can also use the relaxation techniques during the postpartum period and a calmer mum is a calmer baby. 

6. Hypnobirthing supports mother and baby bonding, immediate skin to skin which help with the production of breastmilk. 

7. Parents will gain an understanding surrounding optimal cord clamping- allowing baby to receive blood, oxygen, and stem cells while they adjust to being outside the womb. 

8. More likely to have a physiological birth which will provide a baby with access to good bacteria that will help to build the their immune system following birth. 

9. Parents will be making informed decisions that are best for their baby during pregnancy and birth. 

10. Less drugs and medical interventions are used in hypnobirthing births allowing your baby to be more alert and achieve natural milestones such as the breast crawl after they arrive.

11. If opting for a C-Section, parents will know how to make this ‘gentle’ with many benefits for baby. 

12. Your baby will arrive to a serene and relaxed environment, ready to bond with you as nature intended.

1. They will have a greater understanding of pregnancy and birth- what happens during birth in the body- taking away fear and any misconceptions. 

2. They will know how to navigate the maternity system- what questions to ask and how to ask them- making them feel empowered and confident in knowing they are providing the best care for their partner and baby. 

3. They will feel valued and understand their role and how important their role is in pregnancy and birth.

4. They will feel confident in their ability to protect and support mum/ birthing person during birth. 

5. They will learn about the benefits of skin to skin after the birth of their baby. This will promote bonding and attachment between partner and baby, alongside the sharing of bacteria to help build the baby's immune system.

6. Birth will be a truly shared and loving experience.