train to teach hypnobirthing
Are you wanting to turn your passion for childbirth into a meaningful, rewarding career?
Or maybe you want to give your existing pregnant clients more support?
Join the Mama Serene Independent Hypnobirthing Practitioner Training — a comprehensive programme designed to equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to teach hypnobirthing your way.
Whether you already support pregnant people in your work or are seeking a flexible new work pathway, this training will help you create courses that truly reflect your values and a business that fits with your life.
This is a FEDANT Accredited Hypnobirthing teacher training course and is endorsed by BirthBliss Doula Academy, giving it a mark of quality.
“thank you for a wonderful course - you're such an inspiring teacher and your passion for the subject really comes across.”
— Midwife course attendee, 2026why train as a hypnobirthing practitioner?
You’ll gain:
Deep understanding of hypnobirthing theory and practice
Practical skills to confidently guide parents through pregnancy and birth
The ability to design and deliver your own hypnobirthing course
Business-building tools to attract clients and grow your practice
Ongoing support, community, and resources
This training is ideal if you want to:
✔ Empower families towards calm, confident birth experiences (no matter how that looks)
✔ Build a fulfilling career or expand your existing birth-work services
✔ Create a course that aligns with your values — not someone else’s
✔ Work flexibly around family, business, or other commitments
accredited course
The Mama Serene Independent Hypnobirthing Practitioner Training has been granted accreditation by the Federation of Antenatal Educators (FEDANT), a widely recognised and respected accrediting body in the education sector. This accreditation affirms the high quality and standards of our program as meeting the stringent standards set forth by FEDANT.
This training has also been endorsed by The BirthBliss Doula Academy, one of the UK’s leading doula training providers, recognising the quality and integrity of the course. BirthBliss doulas get 10% off the Hypnobirthing practitioner training.
2026 courses and events
Online Course (live on Zoom)
Day 1: Friday 16th October
Day 2: Saturday 17th October
Day 3: Friday 23rd October
Day 4: Friday 6th November
Day 5: Friday 13th November
Hybrid London course
Day 1: Friday 16th October
Day 2: Saturday 17th October
Day 3: Saturday 31st October in London
Day 4: Sunday 1st November in London
Day 5: Friday 13th November
London Location:
Miller’s Way Project, Shepherds Bush, London
2027 COURSE DATES - COMING SOON
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Online course: £1,275
Hybrid course: £1,350
I take a 10% deposit to secure your place. Payment plans are available to spread the balance cost over 6 months.
Are you a BirthBliss Doula?
BB doulas, get 10% off the course price. Please contact me to receive your discount code. This discount cannot be applied additionally to any other offers.
Additional extras.
In addition to the five training days, the cost includes a comprehensive resource pack, 6 free images from the Student Midwife Studygram (worth £60) to use within your teaching, continued access to the pre course Birth Physiology videos, monthly catch up and CPD sessions PLUS Emily’s ongoing support.
18th September 2026
10am GMT | Onlinefree mindset masterclass for birth proffssionals
“i am so glad I chose your training.
It has made my feel so confident in my own voice, and so supported thanks to how you delivered the entire course, pre, and post.
I feel able to adapt to different clients because of how you’ve structured this training Emily!”
Bristol 2025 Coursewe will cover:
What is Hypnobirthing
What hypnosis is and what it isn’t
How the subconscious works and how to change it
Elements of a hypnosis script
Hypnobirthing and the physiology of birth
The history of a fear-based birth culture
How to optimise physiology
The birth partners role
The stages of labour and tools for your clients for every stage
Understand how to create Positive Affirmations that actually work with neuroscience
Teaching practice
How to support different clients, including neurodivergent clients or those who would had previous birth trauma
Structuring and creating your course
you’ll learn how to:
Create own hypnobirthing scripts
Lead a hypnosis session confidently and safely
Embed mindset techniques throughout your work to create the biggest changes in your client
Use Hypnobirthing to prepare for all types of birth
Teach confidently in group settings or one-to-one sessions
Adapt your approach for different clients and needs
Record your own scripts
Integrate hypnobirthing techniques into your existing practice if you already work with pregnant people
Support abreactions (emotional responses) safely whilst being able to signpost
Shape your business vision
what’s included
Live training: 5 days of interactive learning
Video library (continued access):
- Birth physiology course (2.5 hours viewing time)* created by Dani Diosi to support your learning and knowledge base
- Hypnobirthing and Hypnosis learning videos (1.5 hours viewing time)*Access to private Practitioner Library with hypnosis scripts, handouts, research, documents to use within your teaching, links to blogs and useful videos to share with clients.
Training Manual
Birth Physiology Manual
‘Hypnobirthing – Breathing in Short Pants’ -a copy of the book by Dani Diosi
Teaching Resources including Kicki Hansard’s ‘Path to Birth‘ and ‘Birth Physiology‘ sheets
An exclusive pack of downloadable images from the amazing illustrator, Jess - Student Midwife Studygram for your presentations/hand-outs (worth £60)
* Dani Diosi (founder of the Mama Serene Independent Hypnobirthing Practitioner Training). Dani has over 21 years within the antenatal education.
ongoing support
Support and mentoring throughout your journey to becoming a skilled, confident Hypnobirthing teacher, aligned with your goals and values
Monthly practitioner Zoom meet ups and special training sessions (free to attend)
Access to the Mama Serene private Facebook and/ or Whatsapp community for continued connection, support, and idea sharing
Continued support from Emily to build self-confidence and adopt a reflective practice as a practitioner
More face-to-face training than other courses
Upcoming courses
October / november 2026
Complete the course fully online or complete the hybrid course which includes two days in London.
Course founder and trainer
This course was founded by Dani Diosi, an award-winning antenatal teacher, Hypnotherapist, Doula, author, and NLP Master Practitioner.
I trained with Dani in 2018, and went on to build a thriving Hypnobirthing business teaching expectant parents. In 2024, Dani asked me if I would like to take on the training myself — an opportunity I consider the greatest privilege and honour.
Drawing on Dani’s expertise, my own experience supporting expectant parents, and my work as a Doula Coach, I’ve taken this training in to a new phase, bringing you everything you need to become a confident Hypnobirthing teacher.
You’ll gain the in-depth knowledge, practical skills, and tools alongside coaching support to create your own course and run your Hypnobirthing business in a way that aligns with your values and goals.
I can’t wait to share this journey with you.
Emily x
“Absolutely amazing course, very comprehensive and informative. Emily is a fantastic teacher and it truly makes you feel prepared to become a hypnobirthing practitioner.
Highly recommend..”
- 2026 Online Course Attendeewhat makes this Hypnobirthing teacher training different?
There are many different hypnobirthing techniques out there and they all work on the same principle – the more relaxed a person is during labour, the more the labour hormones are able to work effectively
However, training with other brands of hypnobirthing, usually requires you to teach their way, use their products and sell their downloads. Many of them also charge a yearly fee for you to remain registered under their brand. There are no ongoing fees with this, the Mama Serene training programme.
This course has been designed specifically to train people who have a passion for childbirth, a longing to empower their pregnant clients with powerful and effective techniques for labour and are wanting to teach a course that aligns with their values and meets the needs of the clients they work with.
I also teach parents to be so I know what is working well, what parents need, how they respond to the hypnobirthing materials and what is happening within the maternity climate and system.
My aim is to encourage practitioners to develop a course that is clearly, authentically theirs, enabling them to incorporate existing skill sets, and help them to grow their brand and their business.
COURSE REVIEWS
“I really enjoyed this course - it was well delivered, thoughtfully structured, and clearly taught by Emily, who brings a huge amount of knowledge and experience. The content was comprehensive without feeling overwhelming, and the pace felt just right throughout. I especially appreciated the practical tips on how to teach the material, not just what to teach, which will be incredibly helpful in my work as a doula. A supportive, informative training that I’d happily recommend”
Bristol 2025 Course
The four days were absolutely incredible! Before the course, I wasn’t sure what to expect, especially since it was online. Although I knew this was the right course, I thought I might miss out on something because it wasn’t in person. But we managed to create such a wonderful and connected circle. You led the course beautifully and made me feel comfortable at all times, it truly felt like we were together in the same room. You’re so knowledgeable in all the topics, and you gave me a real sense of confidence and positivity about the future.
Thank you!
June 2025 Online Course
“I learned so much about what hypnosis truly is and how we already experience hypnotic states in our daily lives. It really opened my eyes to the amazing potential of hypnobirthing. While I had already heard positive feedback about hypnosis during childbirth, now that I've completed the training, I feel even more passionate about its power and benefits. It was also very helpful to experience simple hypnosis scripts during our Zoom training. It showed me how to write a simple but powerful script for many situations and I am so grateful for that. Thank you so much Emily for these incredible 4 days together.”
June 2025 Online Course
10 steps to BECOMING A HYPNOBIRTHING PRACTITIONER
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Choose the course that suits you - either the online or in-person option
A 10% deposit secures your place, with the balance due at least 8 weeks before the course starts
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Watch the Birth Physiology Training Videos (2.5hrs viewing time). This is to ensure you have a good understanding of Birth Physiology ahead of the course
Watch the Hypnobirthing Pre Course Videos (1.5 hrs viewing time)
Answer the Birth Physiology questions (this doesn’t need to be submitted until after the course, so you can choose whether to complete this before or after the course)
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Four day online or in-person course
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Write a Hypnosis script at least 15 minutes long. This is to demonstrate that you have understood how a Hypnosis script is formed and can confidently create tailored scripts for you clients if you wish.
Write an account of your birth/births. Discuss how you used Hypnobirthing and how it made a difference to your birth experience, or if you didn’t use Hypnobirthing, share how you think it may have made a difference. If you haven’t had a baby, write an account of a time in your life when you wish you had ‘hypnobirthing skills’, i.e techniques to keep you feeling calm and relaxed for example.
Describe what happens during labour from the earliest signs of labour to the arrival of the placenta. You will need to refer to the hormones and the different processes involved.
A written piece of approx. 2500 words (there are three topics to choose from).
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You will need to:
a. Produce a detailed course outline
b. Produce a power point presentation of the slides you will use to teach your course
c. Produce a list of handouts you might want to give your clients
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Your clients will need to fill out an evaluation form.
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As well as your client evaluation form, you will also have a form to complete.
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We will schedule a Zoom meeting to go through the evaluations and your course
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On successful completion of the steps above, you will receive your certificate of qualification as an Independent Hypnobirthing Practitioner and then you will be able to gain insurance and start teaching!
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The support doesn’t stop here. You are invited to join the Mama Serene private Facebook page so that you and the other practitiones can share ideas and cheer each other on. I will also be there to support you every step of the way.
I can’t wait to see the amazing teacher you will become!
FAQs
who can train to be a hypnobirthing teacher?
Anyone with an interest in supporting women, birthing people and families and anyone with a passion for positive birth.
why would you train to be a hypnobirthing teacher?
You’ve recently had a baby…
Perhaps you have had a baby, are on Maternity Leave and the idea of going back to your job fills you with dread; you want a job that fits around your family life. Maybe you have always dreamt about stepping away from your current work but haven’t found the right job for you.
Your own birth experience has shaped you…
Maybe you used Hypnobirthing in your own birth, or didn’t and wished you had. You now want to help others have positive birth experiences.
You already work in the birth world…
Perhaps you are a doula or antenatal teacher perhaps but need to deepen your knowledge of birth physiology and the mind - body connection during labour and birth in order to support your clients.
You want to add in another income stream…
You are ready to expand your current business offerings or want a flexible job that you can do in addition to your current work.
You want to attract clients for a longer period of time…
You might work within the parent and baby world but your time with them is brief. This is an opportunity to work with them before their babies are even here! They will love this continuity and inevitable want to book their Hypnobirthing and baby classes with you.
You want to learn about hypnosis and mindset…
Because of the work we do on mindset, hypnosis and belief shifts, this training is suitable for any one who works with pregnant clients even if you are not planning to teach full hypnobirthing courses.
what types of people train to teach hypnobirthing?
Doulas
Midwives
Obstetricians
Antenatal teachersMothers and parents
Pregnancy Yoga Teachers
Baby massage or sensory class instructors
dO YOU NEED TO BE A HYPNOTHERAPIST TO TEACH HYPNOBIRTHINg?
No. You don’t need to be a hypnotherapist to be a hypnobirthing teacher. Hypnobirthing is not therapy—it focuses on teaching relaxation, breathing, and confidence-building techniques to support a positive birth experience, rather than providing clinical hypnotherapy.
how long does it take to train as a hypnobirthing teacher?
With Mama Serene, the in-person course is four days, 6 hours per day. The online course is four days, 5.5 hours per day.
is there hypnobirthing practitioner coursework?
There is a birth physiology question sheet to complete along with a post course module which includes a set of questions to help you reflect on you hypnobirthing knowledge. You will also create your own Hypnobirthing programme ready to teach pregnant people. The course itself along with all the additional resources will help you with all of the coursework and creative part.
What support do you get as a hypnobirthing teacher?
I want you to excel at being a Hypnobirthing teacher and I want you to love it your new career! I will support you at every stage to help you find your feet, gain confidence if you’re feeling nervous about teaching your first course and to be there as a sounding board to your ideas.