5 Week Hypnobirthing Workshop
Ashley Ellen Hypnobirthing Classes
Feel Calm, Confident, and Ready for Birth.
Pregnancy and birth don’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right tools and support, you can step into motherhood grounded, prepared, and at peace.
Many expecting parents worry about labour.
"Will I be able to cope?”
“What if things don’t go to plan?”
“How do I let go of the fear?”
You’re not alone. Birth can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to.
Welcome, Mama
Feeling nervous, overwhelmed, or unsure about birth? You’re not alone.
I’m Ash, a certified Hypnobirthing educator in New Zealand, and I’ve supported hundreds of parents to replace fear with confidence and anxiety with calm. Through my classes, workshops, and resources, you’ll gain the knowledge, tools, and mindset you need for a positive birth experience.”
Here’s how we’ll work together:
- Join a class, choose from my 5-week workshop, intensive sessions, or postpartum support.
-Learn proven techniques, breathing, relaxation, and mindset tools that make a difference.
-Feel confident & supported, step into your birth prepared, empowered, and at peace.
Imagine walking into birth feeling calm and centred, in control of your choices and supported by your partner and your own inner strength.
This is what hypnobirthing classes make possible.
Ready to feel confident about your birth?
Free Hypnobirthing Info Webinar
Wondering what hypnobirthing is really about? In this free, heart-led session, I’ll walk you through the philosophy behind the practice, why it works, and how it can completely shift your birth experience. It’s a calm, welcoming space to ask questions and explore how hypnobirthing can help you feel grounded, prepared, and connected.
Thursday October 30th
6:30pm
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to start Hypnobirthing classes?
Hypnobirthing involves learning various techniques, including deep breathing, visualization, and relaxation exercises. Starting early allows parents ample time to really implement and embody each practice. So my general advise is the sooner you can start my hypnobirthing classes the better!
Why Online?
Is there anything more relaxing than being in your own home? This is true for both childbirth and learning about yourself, your body and your baby. When you feel comfortable, you can let go of stress and embrace new lessons with curiosity and an open mind. After each lesson, I guide you through a hypnosis session, leaving you deeply relaxed. It’s wonderful not having to drive anywhere afterwards, you can even take yourself off to bed for an amazing sleep.
Hypnobirthing Classes or Antenatal Classes
Antenatal classes provide general education on pregnancy, labor, birth, and early parenting, covering topics like pain relief options, medical procedures, and newborn care. My Hypnobirthing classes focus specifically on relaxation, mindfulness, and self-hypnosis techniques to help create a calm, positive birth experience. While antenatal classes offer a broad overview, my hypnobirthing classes are more specialized, emphasizing mental preparation and natural birthing techniques.
Will Hypnobirthing be useful if I decide not to have a natural childbirth or I require medical intervention?
Yes! Hypnobirthing helps you stay calm, focused, and in control, no matter how your birth unfolds. Whether you choose or require medical intervention, the techniques support a more positive and empowered experience.
Should my Birth Companion join in on the classes?
Birth companions are more than welcome to join, of course! While it’s a wonderful experience to share, it’s not compulsory. My hypnobirthing classes are primarily designed for the birthing mother, as she is the one bringing new life into the world. That said, it’s essential for the birth companion to have genuine trust in the mother and her birthing body. I understand life can be busy, but if possible, I recommend they attend at least two sessions: Class 1, which introduces the foundational principles, and Class 4, which focuses on their important role in the birthing experience.
Do I need to take a hypnobirthing class, or can I just read a book?
While books and online resources can be helpful, taking a class provides guided practice, expert support, and real-time answers to your questions. It will also give you the time to actually implement the practices during class time. Hypnobirthing takes practice, and I like to think being in class is part of doing the work.
Hear how my Hypnobirthing Classes have supported women through confident, peaceful, and empowering births below.
"When I found out I was pregnant I got right into studying all that I could. I bought and read a whole lot of books. Watched a whole lot of documentaries. YouTube. The series ‘one every minute’, you name it! At seven weeks I had already messaged Ashley @ Ashley Ellen Hypnobirthing to find out what it was. At nine weeks pregnant I had already written my birth plan. I wanted to be well informed but also, I think it was a mix of fear and anxiety about not knowing.
If I were to give one single piece of advice to expecting parents, it would be to contact Ashley! She said to me that we would take away the fear and anxiety that comes with thinking about birthing and labor and replace it with excitement and trust in my body. And after completing the five simple online sessions, that’s exactly what we did. All the reading and investigating I had done earlier she had all in one place.
She’s friendly, passionate and has a loving demeanour about her. All the information and tools she shares has made me so confident in myself, in my baby and in my partner. We look forward to our birthing day with excitement and couldn’t thank Ashley enough!
"So grateful for the knowledge presented to myself and my husband through Ashley's hypnobirthing course. She is the perfect mix of gentle, kind and calm and really went above and beyond our expectations. We both felt so empowered and prepared for the birth of our baby girl. So much of what Ashley has taught us has really resonated with the birth that we were hoping for, and it was incredible to connect with other pregnant parents in a similar position. The course is a good mix of theory and practice, and we were prepared and excited to meet our baby, rather than scared of the unknown. I would recommend this course to absolutely every expectant family."
“I am forever grateful for being referred to Ash's hypnobirthing classes by my friend. An absolute powerful tool and skill to have in preparation for giving birth. Ash has been amazing and gone over and beyond my expectations as a hypnobirthing teacher. At first, I didn't quite know what to expect but after the first few minutes of our first zoom meeting, I felt so comfortable and found it super easy to absorb all the information Ash had provided me with. 100% recommend doing this, not only just for a skill set behind giving birth but also for learning breathing techniques and how to calm the mind for meditation and feeling comfortable within your own breath. Very happy and thankful for the time and effort and had absolutely no problems or complications with the birth. Thank you.”
“Ash is incredible at what she does, super passionate and you can feel the genuine desire to support you and your baby for a beautiful birth. Ash's beautiful calming nature combined with her amazing knowledge made for such beneficial hypnobirthing classes with her that I'm so pleased I did, left me feeling super confident and empowered in mine and my baby’s natural powers to birth. Thank you Ash xxx”
I did hypnobirthing classes with Ash to prepare for the birth of my daughter and I cannot recommend her enough. The breathwork I learnt with Ash helped me control my birth, it was amazing. I also find I use the breath work techniques in other aspects of my life. Anxious situations such as driving, through to working out, learning to control my breathing, and how to breathe through feelings has changed my life and my mind! Even though I did the course with Ash already, if I have any more babies, I will do it again with her. She has the most beautiful aura around her.
"Thank you so much for an amazing series of classes! It was such a good hypnobirthing class and I’m feeling so much more excited about meeting and bringing our baby girl into the world, and honestly just feel so much more grounded as a whole! You’re absolutely beautiful inside and out and your class is a HUGE must for every pregnant mama! Your classes were amazing, they were super informative and helpful from the science side of things, but also a really good combination of relaxation, the opportunity to chat/share stories, feel backed up and supported and had the right tools on hand to offer people through their labour / birthing journey! And it was nice being able to do it at night in a comfortable place! The breathing exercises have totally changed my life these last few weeks too."
