MY JOURNEY
I’ve had the pleasure and joy of supporting several hundreds of expectant couples, from high profile clients in the UK, to those living all over the world, through my hypnobirthing courses and doula services.
I haven’t always worked in the birth world though. My first career was in TV, until during my pregnancy with my eldest, I discovered hypnobirthing, which totally transformed how I was feeling about birth (I couldn’t even handle a blood test to give you an idea of where I was at before hypnobirthing!)
When my first labour began, I remember feeling like I knew what to do. I was so calm and I know how to work with my body. I instantly saw how powerful my prep had been, especially when compared with the experiences of my peers. My birth experience left me with a need to share hypnobirthing – this modern, scientific and practical approach of preparing for birth – with others, and so Birth Bubble was born!
“Labour is a state of mind and the most powerful organ involved in birth is the brain.
Understand your brain, your body and how to optimise your physiology, and you will feel calmer, more confident and more prepared than you thought possible”
PRIVATE AND GROUP HYPNOBIRTHING AT THE PORTLAND
Research shows that around 80% of women want a vaginal birth, and having worked with many patients birthing at The Portland, Elise has created a unique, practical and highly effective course which ensures parents feel calm, confident and ready for birth. Elise’s teaching has been vetted and proven with its results and she has therefore joined forces with renowned Obstetrician, Miss Claire Mellon, to offer this practical, evidence-based and highly informative birth preparation from The Portland.
Courses with Elise give parents all of the need-to-know information about birth, effective techniques to use along the way and support from an experienced birth doula. Alongside your care with your fantastic medical team, this combination enables parents to optimise their chances of a smooth, calm and positive birth experience.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
WHAT WE COVER
1 – Birth Physiology:
Really understanding your body and how it works during all the stages of pregnancy and, importantly, during labour – this knowledge will transform how you are feeling, removing any “fear of the unknown”!
2 – Birth Psychology & Mindset:
Understanding the role of your brain as you approach birth and using several mindset tools to positively influence how you respond on the day.
3 – Your Hormones
Deeply understanding all the birth hormones, how they work and what you can do to get them to flow optimally!
4 – Your Relaxation Toolbox
You’ll leave with a toolbox of really effective techniques including 3 breathing techniques, visualisations, powerful mindset tools and comfort measures, including massage and aromatherapy, plus guidance on how and when to practice.
5 – Birth Partner Support
Your birth partner will understand their role and how they can be the best possible support to you, both on the day during all stages of labour, and in your pregnancy
6 – Making Informed Decisions
You’ll learn about your options, choices and valuable frameworks to help you to make informed decisions, ensuring you can stay present and at the centre of your experience
7 – Optimising your Birth
By the end of this course, you will be empowered with the know-how, skills and support to optimise your birth. You’ll feel ready, and even excited for the big day, knowing you are so well prepared and equipped for your birth – however it might pan out
8 – You’ll also have a Detailed Understanding of…
Induction of Labour
Your Pain Relief Options & How & Why to Write your Birth Preferences (aka Birth Plan).
COURSE OPTIONS
1 – Private 1:1 Course
This full private course from the exclusive Wellness Space in The Portland is perfect if you would most enjoy 1:1 learning and a course which will be fully tailored to you, your partner and your particular needs.
A private course is often preferable for those with fears or worries which they would like individualised support and strategies to overcome.
This course is suitable for both first and subsequent pregnancies.
Courses include a space for you and your birth partner, all materials, support from Elise during and in between sessions, and a 75 minute “Refresher” at the end of pregnancy
Suitable anytime from 20 weeks.
Course format:
This course will be arranged over 3 x 90 minute sessions at The Portland.
Alternatively, Elise can come to your home (if North/Central London based), and spend the day taking you and your partner through the course.
Please contact Elise for further information or with any questions.
Course Fee: £700
2 – Group Course
Group Courses are a great way to meet, learn alongside and build connections with others due at a similar time to you whilst enjoying Elise’s signature modern, practical and empowering hypnobirthing birth prep course. Groups are kept small and intimate to maximise your enjoyment and learning experience.
We have two options for you to join: Friday morning Group Course (3 x 2 hour sessions), or for those preferring to learn on the weekend, there is our Weekend Hypnobirthing Course, which runs over 2 x 3 hour sessions on Saturday mornings.
Courses take place from the Wellness Space, 4th Floor in the practice of Miss Claire Mellon & Associates at The Portland. Courses include a space for you and your birth partner, all materials, support from hypnobirthing specialist and doula Elise Tobias, and a 75 minute “Refresher” at the end of pregnancy.
Upcoming Courses:
November 2022: Friday AM Course at The Portland
Session 1: Friday 4th November at 11.15am – 1.00pm Session 2: Friday 11th November at 11.15am – 1.00pm Session 3: Friday 18th November at 11.15am – 1.00pm
OR
November/December 2022: Weekend Course at The Portland
Session 1: Saturday 26th November at 9.15am – 12.30pm Session 2: Friday 3rd December at 9.15am – 12.30pm
Course Fee: £400
3 – Bespoke Workshops
Preparing for a Calm Elective Cesarean Birth
In this 90 minute workshop, we talk through how you’re currently feeling about your birth – your fears and worries – and then we spend time working though these.
It might be you need some more info or education about the process, some practical plans or mindset techniques – and then your worries start to feel a lot more manageable.
After this, Elise will take you through various highly effective hypnobirthing relaxation tools for you to use to stay feeling calm and centred in both pregnancy and during the birth.
We also cover what will happen during the birth, who you can expect in theatre, the processes and timings involved, and a detailed look at all of your options and choices to ensure that your Elective Caesarean is an incredibly positive and enjoyable experience for you and your partner.
After this single session workshop, you will receive a detailed follow up email, guidance with writing your Birth Preferences, additional resources as relevant, and 2 x Hypnobirthing MP3 tracks (1 x Daily Relaxation, 1 x Preparing for a Calm Cesarean Birth MP3)
Cost: £250
Please email Elise for availability & bookings
4 – Bespoke Workshops
Single Birth Preparation Sessions
During a bespoke 90 minute birth preparation session with Elise, we can cover any of the elements or aspects of your birth preparation which you feel you would like some personalised assistance with; from understanding your birthing physiology better, to practicing relaxation techniques, to going through all the stages of labour with your partner and understanding how they can best support you.
Single sessions can be useful to supplement your learning, if you are short on time, or if you have done a hypnobirthing course in a previous pregnancy and would like a refresher.
After your session with Elise, you will receive a follow up email to recap the session along with any relevant additional resources.
(Please note that a single session is not a full hypnobirthing course, which totals 6 hours teaching time, plus 3 hours of online learning)
Single Session Cost: £250
Please email Elise for availability & bookings
KIND WORDS
Elise is the Wonder Woman who prepared me for labour. Elise gave me so many amazing techniques and tools to make Raine’s birth such a positive experience. She gave me ideas on how to create a calm, relaxed environment during labour & I fully credit Elise and her techniques for why I had such a positive birth experience…& why Raine is so chilled as a baby! Lauren Pope
Elise is simply the best and I feel so incredibly lucky to have had her supporting me during my pregnancy with her hypnobirthing and “doula in your pocket” support. Her guidance, support, reassurance, signposting of information, along with her calm, gentle, kind and upbeat nature have been totally invaluable for me (and my husband) and has made us so excited for the birth of our baby. She is an absolute fountain of knowledge and wisdom and is a natural caregiver – she was made for this role. I am really so grateful to have found Elise, I recommend her to all my friends – every pregnant person needs Elise! Truly, thank you so much for EVERYTHING! Jodie Loftus
NEXT STEPS
Please email Elise with any questions, or book in a call below so that we can discuss your hopes for birth and to make sure I am the right fit for you!
Additional Services Available:
In Person Doula Support
Virtual Doula Support (known as “Doula in Your Pocket”) Half Day Courses
One-off Consultations
Second Timer’s Refresher Courses
Preparing for a Calm Elective Cesarean Section Workshop
SCHEDULE A CALL
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LEARN MORE
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You can find out more on my website and social channels.
Congratulations again on your pregnancy and it will be my pleasure to help you prepare for your labour and birth experience.
Elise
E: [email protected]
W: www.birthbubble.co
W: www.clairemellon.co.uk/elisetobias
Please also see the NHS Link – Hypnobirthing for more information.
