Better birth

Better birth Hypnobirthing instructor covering Kent and South East London. I offer 121 hypnobirthing and antenatal classes.

My aim is to share my passion about a more informed, empowering and memorable birthing experience for birthing people.

Did you know I run in person courses from my home in Kent? And if you’re further afield, zoom classes are a perfect opti...
10/10/2025

Did you know I run in person courses from my home in Kent? And if you’re further afield, zoom classes are a perfect option!

DM me for more info or check my website www.better-birth.co.uk

10/10/2025

Last month one of the dads in the hypnobirthing group said he’d listened to this podcast episode with previous client Nico, and it convinced him to book a course and get prepped for the coming birth! Nico is the husband of my previous guest and client Anna! He speaks about his experience of her first pregnancy and birth, the trauma of the lack of empathic and informed care and support, and the helplessness he felt as a birth partner, which led them both to book on a course with me. He explains the impact of being educated had on their second pregnancy and birth, and shares his pearls of wisdom on the key things a birth partner should do to be the best support they can be. In Nico's words:
"I'm Nico, father to two wonderful children, both of whom came into the world under very different circumstances. The first pregnancy was riddled with misinformation and coercion, and for the second we wanted to be even more prepared. There is not a wealth of information available on how the birth partner can be of help, so I wanted to share my experience of the two pregnancies, what I learned, what are some red flags, and how best to help your person carrying your baby."

You can listen to the podcast on all popular streaming platforms, or click the link in my bio. Check out season 10 episode 9.

I try very hard to make my courses inclusive… and no that’s not just me “being woke”. It’s something that’s vitally impo...
09/10/2025

I try very hard to make my courses inclusive… and no that’s not just me “being woke”. It’s something that’s vitally important to me, as someone who myself is not a white middle class neurotypical woman. Being inclusive means making antenatal education accessible to as many people as possible, meaning anyone who:

💜 identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community
💜 who is black, brown, Asian, mixed heritage (basically anyone who isn’t white)
💜 is neurodivergent, whether that’s autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, or any other neurodivergent condition
💜 is limited in terms of funds to pay for private antenatal classes

That doesn’t mean my course isn’t suitable for someone who IS a white middle class pregnant woman. And it doesn’t discriminate against anyone in this group. It simply means my course considers everyone and respects ALL birthing people!

If that’s the kind of antenatal education you’re looking for, come join me! My next online PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD course starts in Novmber, and I have spaces for 121 private courses. Go to www.better-birth.co.uk for more information!

A summary of the best available research published in the Cochrane Library shows that planned hospital births can do mor...
08/10/2025

A summary of the best available research published in the Cochrane Library shows that planned hospital births can do more harm than good. The study found those that plan a hospital birth vs home birth increased risk of:

serious bleeding by 50%
infection by 50%
Augmentation by 50%
epidural use by 50%
episiotomy by 50%
c-section by 20%

Once again, further evidence that home birth IS NOT DANGEROUS for most people, and hospital birth increase likelihood of not only interventions but complications and harm.

Ready to unlearn everything you thought about birth? Download my myth busting home birth digital guide on Etsy, and book on a course with me and get ready for your birth! DM me for availability!

Have you considered a water birth? Not sure if it's for you? Swipe to read the benefits of birthing in water!If you'd li...
07/10/2025

Have you considered a water birth? Not sure if it's for you? Swipe to read the benefits of birthing in water!

If you'd like t get better clued up on your birth options, join my November antenatal and hypnobirthing class where I cover the research, NHS policies and your rights and more! Go to www.better-birth.co.uk or DM me for info.

A big thank you to my client Dr Stacey Draper PhD, who helped me write this post! I talk a lot in my course about the pa...
06/10/2025

A big thank you to my client Dr Stacey Draper PhD, who helped me write this post! I talk a lot in my course about the parallels of sports psychology and hypnobirthing, one of which is socially accepted, and the other not! It’s the same psychology and works!

If you’d like to mentally prepare for birth, then come join November’s group online course, or book a 121 private course with me! Go to my website for details or DM me!

05/10/2025

In case you missed it... don't forget to listen to season 11 episode 5 on diabetes in pregnancy! Being told you have developed diabetes in pregnancy can be a scary thing, and often means a whole host of medical intervention pushed on to you to prevent "risks", but are they always necessary and how big ARE the risks? I chat to Shellie about the differences between type 1, 2 and gestational diabetes, the interventions that may be recommended, and whether the research backs up early induction of babies.

If you want to give Shellie a follow you can find her on social media ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theserenitydoula/⁠

You can listen to the Better Birth podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other popular streaming platforms. Go to https://bit.ly/theBBpodcast to listen!

If you have enjoyed this episode, please consider buying me a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/betterbirth

Erin Fung is a birth educator and activist, providing classes and support to anyone wanting an informed and positive birth. Her courses can be found www.better-birth.co.uk or on all social media channels

Missed October's online group hypnobirthing course? Don’t worry! My next group is November. Course dates below. Prices ...
04/10/2025

Missed October's online group hypnobirthing course? Don’t worry! My next group is November. Course dates below. Prices start at £100 for a 4 week course.

8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th November 9am-11am on zoom.

Come join me and other families online for 4 sessions crammed full of antenatal education, information and tools to help you achieve the kind of birth you want!

Go to www.better-birth.co.uk to pay what you can afford and book! Spaces are limited!

04/10/2025

Worried about forceps? Knowledge is key! Go listen to my podcast episode season 8 episode 2 with consultant obstetrician Florence Wilcock about forceps, caesarean birth and why sometimes instrumental birth may be offered during labour.

In case you missed it... If you have gestational diabetes, my episode of the Better Birth podcast (season 6 episode 4) w...
03/10/2025

In case you missed it... If you have gestational diabetes, my episode of the Better Birth podcast (season 6 episode 4) with dietician Leslee Flannery is essential listening. In the UK the advice given when gestational diabetes is diagnosed is to follow the EatWell plate, which promotes a balanced diet, but is this the most helpful advice? Leslee busts some myths about diet and gestational diabetes, the foods you should eat, and what to pair with what to avoid spiking blood sugar levels. Leslee Flannery is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in Gestational Diabetes. She grew up and currently resides in Ohio with her husband and 2 boys. Listen here https://open.spotify.com/episode/1enqYNwgL8w1GdNlKF7Exc?si=l6AncMBrQS-0dTO_OsF0kQ

Leslee has been working with pregnant mamas since she became a dietitian in 2013! She founded her business Mama Knows Nutrition in 2020 where she works with Gestational Diabetic mamas on lowering blood sugar during pregnancy. Leslee runs a successful Gestational Diabetes nutrition coaching program, The Better Blood Sugar Method that has helped over 200 (and counting) women deliver healthy babies! You can find Leslee on Instagram .Diabetes.Nutrition

The Better Birth podcast is hosted by hypnobirthing and antenatal teacher Erin Fung. You can find out more about Erin at www.better-birth.co.uk.

LAST CHANCE to join October's hypnobirthing group course! starts this Saturday. Course dates below. Prices start at £100...
02/10/2025

LAST CHANCE to join October's hypnobirthing group course! starts this Saturday. Course dates below. Prices start at £100 for a 4 week course.

October 5th, 6th, 11th & 12th 9am-11am on zoom.

Come join me and other families online for 4 sessions crammed full of antenatal education, information and tools to help you achieve the kind of birth you want!

Go to www.better-birth.co.uk to pay what you can afford and book! Spaces are limited!

I often guest lecture ay universities to student midwives on hypnobirthing, and it still astounds me that there's so muc...
01/10/2025

I often guest lecture ay universities to student midwives on hypnobirthing, and it still astounds me that there's so much misunderstanding around what hypnobirthing as a technique is... it's not a "cult" or irresponsible, dangerous or "woo". It's simply understanding physiology and psychology, and using that understanding to help and not hinder the process of birth. Swipe to read the evidence!

if you'd like to try hypnobirthing, my next group course starts on this coming Saturday 9am online. Pay what you can afford no questions asked! Check out website to book www.better-birth.co.uk

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