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to help you stop feeling anxious and start feeling prepared: https://www.betterbirthandbaby.co.uk/masterclass-better-birth Welcome to Better Birth & Baby. I am Debbie Willis, a Pregnancy and Birth Coach and Antenatal Educator specialising in Hypnobirthing. I had two normal and straightforward (I often call them ’boring’) births that led me to want to support women and birthing people to have the birth they want – a positive one - just like I did. During the past 10 years I have supported over 300 couples to feel calm and even excited about the birth and have had a great many positive birth stories from them showing how the tools and techniques they learnt helped them, no matter what birth journey they had on the day. My passion is for all women to have a positive experience of birth and not be in fear of what their body is designed to do. My experience has led me to develop 7 key steps that help mums-to-be reduce fears they have around the birth and trust in their bodies to enable them to have the birth they want. They include hypnobirthing and mindfulness techniques to help reduce the likelihood of interventions, to reduce pain that they may be feeling and help them feel in control, and having the tools to be able to make informed evidence-based decisions that are right for mum and baby.

14/11/2025

Are you planning an unmedicated birth? or one with low-interventions?

You may not be surprised to hear that our NHS maternity system won’t teach you how to birth with minimal medical intervention. It’s set up to manage birth, not necessarily to support physiological birth.

If you want to reduce unnecessary medical interventions, you need to learn how your body works, how to manage your environment, and how to stay calm through strong contractions.

That means building a toolbox of techniques that help you switch off your conscious mind, trust your body, and let it do what it’s designed to do.. birth your baby.

Don’t let 'white coat syndrome' stop you from asking questions. Routine doesn’t always mean right.

This is your body, your baby, and your birth experience.

Prepare yourself. Educate your birth partner, and start with my free masterclass.. 'The Smart Woman's Guide to a Positive Birth'

🎥 Watch it here - https://www.betterbirthandbaby.co.uk/masterclass-better-birth

Debbie
Pregnancy Coach | Hypnobirthing Practitioner | Birth Educator

12/11/2025

💜 I TRUST MY BODY TO BIRTH MY BABY 💜

This has to be one of my all-time favourite Positive Birth Affirmations.

If you’re going to focus on just one thing during pregnancy to help you and your baby have a positive birth, make it this.. learning to trust your body.

In today’s maternity system, it can feel like everyone is telling you what you can’t do. It’s easy to lose confidence in your body’s ability to give birth. That’s why knowing, believing and then repeating this affirmation is so powerful. It helps you reconnect with the deep, instinctive wisdom that your body already holds.

We are perfectly designed for the birth process in every way. Understanding how and why your body works the way it does enables you to trust (and even love!) that process more fully.

When I work with a pregnanct couple, we explore how you can support your baby to move efficiently through your pelvis, how to use your body’s natural physiology to your advantage, and how to calm your mind so your body can do exactly what it was made to do. This helps you have a positive birth, a healthy baby, and a smoother post-birth recovery (and the studies show this too!).

Make this affirmation your own. Change the words to suit you, or adapt it to something that feels right.

💜 Positive birth affirmations, whether short or long, are a simple yet powerful way to reshape how you think about your birth. This is about creating positive self-talk that strengthens your confidence and builds trust in yourself and your amazing body.

Debbie x

Pregnancy Coach | Hypnobirthing Practitioner | Birth Educator

07/11/2025

Every birth is unique.. which means your birth preparation should be too.

No two pregnancies, bodies, or babies are the same.

So a one-size-fits-all approach to birth preparation doesn’t make sense. The way you prepare should reflect you.. your preferences, your circumstances, and what kind of birth you want to have.

That might mean learning evidence-based tools to manage pain, understanding your birth rights and options, or building confidence to navigate a consultant-led pregnancy. For some, it’s about reducing fear and learning deep relaxation techniques. For others, it’s about making informed decisions and feeling in control, even when plans need to change.

When your birth preparation is personalised, you’re not just learning what birth CAN look like.. you’re preparing for what YOUR baby's birth could be.

Because every birth story deserves to be supported, respected, and uniquely your own.

FInd out about my unique 3-steps to a better birth by watching my masterclass (for F*R*E*E !) ..link in bio or scroll to the bottom of my homepage.

Debbie x
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04/11/2025

Our November Pregnancy Wellbeing Retreat Day is filling up..!

Don't wait until the last min to book, as we have limited spaces 👍

Calm, relaxation, connection, hypnobirthing and birth prep.

A day designed to leave you feeling refreshed, chilled, focused and ready the rest of your pregnancy.

DM me for the link.

Debbie x
Pregnancy Coach | Hypnobirthing Practitioner | Birth Educator

03/11/2025

What you practise in pregnancy shapes how you birth.

And one of the most powerful ways to prepare your mind and body is through the practice of hypnosis.

Here’s why it makes such a difference:

💜 It changes thoughts, beliefs, and feelings.
When you’re in a state of deep relaxation or hypnosis, your mind becomes open to positive suggestions. These help to release fears and replace unhelpful beliefs with confidence and trust , reminding you that your body is perfectly designed to birth your baby (because it really is!).

💙 It helps you rehearse your ideal birth.
Through hypnosis, you can mentally rehearse your birth.. seeing, hearing, and feeling it unfold the way you want it to. The more you listen and practice, the more instinctive it becomes, changing neural pathways to help your body to birth, because your body responds automatically in alignment with those calm, confident messages.

👉 It quiets the conscious mind, so your body can do its job.
During hypnosis, your conscious mind takes a back seat, allowing direct access to your subconscious, where lasting change happens. Over time, your mind learns how to switch off when needed, which is exactly what you want during labour, because your conscious mind can often manifest the fear and worry.. and that's what your body doesn't need during labour. You need to feel safe and calm so that the birthing hormones that drive birth can flow.

That’s the beauty of hypnosis.. it teaches you to relax deeply and rewire your beliefs at the same time. A powerful combination to help you to have a calm, positive birth.

🙋‍♀️ Curious about how hypnosis works or how it could support your birth prep? Pop a question in the comments or send me a message — I love chatting about this! 👇

Debbie x
Pregnancy Coach | Hypnobirthing Practitioner | Birth Educator

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31/10/2025

There are 3 realities about birthing in today’s maternity system that you need to be aware of:

1️⃣ You need to ask questions. Don’t let 'white coat syndrome' stop you from speaking up. Just because something is routine doesn’t mean it’s the best choice for you. It’s your body, your baby, and the only birth your baby will have - so ask, understand, and make decisions that feel right.

2️⃣ They won’t teach you how to birth with minimal intervention. The system is set up to manage birth, not necessarily to support physiological birth. If you want to reduce unnecessary medical interventions, you’ll need a toolbox of mind and body techniques to help you feel calm and in control. That means learning how your body works, how to manage your environment, and how to manage strong contractions.

3️⃣ Your birth journey might take some twists and turns. But preparing for different scenarios and educating your birth partner to speak up for your wishes is crucial. You’ll be deep in what I often call the 'birth-zone' during labour, so having someone who knows what you want and can speak up for you is crucial. A confident, informed birth partner doesn’t just help you, they can also make it easier for others to respect your wishes.

If you want to feel prepared, in control, and fully supported, I can help. My support will give you the knowledge and tools to navigate the system with confidence.

AND right now you can watch my F*R*E*E expert masterclass '3-steps to a Better Birth'. See link in bio or go straight to my homepage.

Debbie Willis
Pregnancy Coach, Birth Educator and Hypnobirthing Practitioner

30/10/2025

Feeling anxious about giving birth? You’re not alone.

From a young age, we’re told that birth is painful, traumatic, and that our bodies might not cope. When we hear this often enough, we start to believe it.

But the reality is..

➡️ These stories aren’t the whole picture.
➡️ Dramatic birth stories get shared more.. but that doesn’t make them the norm.
➡️ Positive, empowering births happen all the time… they’re just not talked about as much.

Your subconscious mind absorbs the fear-based stories and they shape your beliefs. But we can change that.

Using hypnosis is a powerful way to rewire those beliefs. It helps you replace fear with calm, confidence, and trust in your body’s ability to give birth.

A positive birth isn’t about luck.

It takes evidence-based knowledge, preparation, and tools to support your body and mind.

When the women I work with feel confident and supported, they’re more likely to have:
✨ A positive birth
✨ A healthy baby
✨ A faster, smoother recovery

It starts with changing the narrative and getting the support you need. You can do this.

👉🏼 Your 3 Steps to a Better Birth – my free mini masterclass to help you work out what you need for a calm and fear-free birth – is ready for you to watch right now , just go straight to the link in my bio or bottom of my website homepage to WATCH NOW

Debbie x

25/10/2025

Did you know that in today’s UK maternity system, around 4 in 10 births end in a caesarean?

That might sound surprising, but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. And even if your birth does end in an unplanned caesarean, imagine how different it would feel to go into theatre feeling calm and happy with the decision, because it was your decision, made from evidence-based knowledge, not fear or pressure.

When Laura came to me, she’d been told she was “high-risk” and advised to give birth in the labour suite. But she wanted something different.. she wanted to be able to trust in her body and she knew deep down that her body could do it.

Together, we worked on understanding how her mind and body work in labour, how to ask the right questions, and how to stay relaxed, calm and in control throughout... what tools she needed in her toolbox for birth.

When her baby was ready, Laura chose to birth in the midwife-led unit and had a straightforward, uncomplicated birth where she felt fully supported and listened to.

Stories like Laura’s aren’t rare in my world.

When you prepare, learn, and trust your body, everything changes. 🥰

If you’d love to feel that same confidence and calm, let’s chat.. I’d love to help.

Debbie x

24/10/2025

You are perfectly made for birth.

Your pregnant body is beautifully, exquisitely, and perfectly designed to birth your baby.

But I know how hard it is to believe that when the world around you constantly tells you that birth is scary, painful, and something you can’t do without intervention.

The truth is, your body knows how to give birth. The challenge is quietening that part of your mind that questions your ability, so that your instincts and subconscious can take over.

Learning how your mind and body work together in labour can make a massive difference.

By going back to basics, you can rediscover the reality that your body is built for this.

You can learn why birth can be painful and therefore how to reduce that pain, let go of fear, and trust in the incredible design of your body.

Repeat after me "I am made for this"

Debbie x

22/10/2025

Have you and your birth partner talked about what could happen during birth?

Do they know how to help you manage your contractions?

Do you both know what to ask if a medical intervention is suggested?

These conversations make such a difference. When you prepare together, you build confidence, trust, and calm, no matter how your birth unfolds.

How are you and your partner preparing for the birth?

Book a free call with me and let's see how I can support you both to have a positive birth experience.

Debbie x

19/10/2025

Your consultant isn’t always right.. and it’s okay to push back.

This isn’t about being difficult. It’s about being informed and involved in your own care.

In a consultant-led pregnancy, it’s easy to feel like your voice doesn’t count. That you're being told what's going to happen, not asked.

But please remember:
🔹 You are allowed to ask questions.
🔹 You can request alternatives.
🔹 You have the right to say yes, no, or 'not yet'

Medical professionals have expertise.. but you are the expert in your body, your baby, and your values.

Sometimes the best outcomes come when those two types of wisdom work together.

I've supported many clients who’ve challenged the first plan they were given.. and ended up with better outcomes, more control, and far less anxiety.

💬 Have you ever pushed back on a medical recommendation in pregnancy?

What happened when you did (or didn’t)? I’d love to hear your experience.

Debbie
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Hi, I’m Debbie from Better Birth & Baby

Welcome to Better Birth & Baby. My name is Debbie Willis and I teach Hypnobirthing antenatal workshops to expectant parents to help them to reduce fear and anxiety to help them have a positive birth experience. I am passionate about enabling women have a calm, relaxed and fear free birth, one where they feel in control, as I did for my two births. If you are wondering why I do what I do, and why I love it so much.. take a look at my story here on my website. You can also find lots more info on my website www.betterbirthandbaby.co.uk such as some detailed information on how hypnosis for birth works, some lovely birth stories and testimonials from parents who have been on my workshops, and of course my contact details if you wish to contact me for any further information on my group or 1-to-1 workshops. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you have the birth you want.