Testimonials
Emma looked after me throughout my pregnancy and was a fantastic support.
Emma has a serene and calm approach amongst a wealth of knowledge and experience. In brilliant hands with Emma and can’t recommend her highly enough!
Mrs B Walton
Emma was my doula for my second child, who is now 7. She was incredible! Calm, reassuring, patient, encouraging. I highly recommend her services. My son still has a special connection with her, he’s always been told that she was a special lady who helped mummy when he arrived and that she was there at the very start of his life. they share a lovely bond. Thank you so much Emma!
Mrs P Payne
Emma helped my son into the world 14 years ago, she was calm, cheerful and so encouraging. Her in depth knowledge was very reassuring, she had answers for all my questions and stopped my husband flapping! I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Mrs L Twomey
Emma, helped my partner and I all throughout our pregnancy. She gave me invaluable advice and was the most supportive woman ever. I would highly recommend Emma to share a part in your pregnancy x
Miss L Hathaway Court
Emma played a hugely important role during the birth of my first son. Despite a difficult birth, Emma’s presence was undeniably reassuring. She has a wealth of knowledge, took amazing care of me, explained what was happening to my body and gave me the support I needed. In short, Emma is one in a million!
Mrs Y Harrison
Emma was amazing at the birth if my 3rd child. I had 2 births that had needed intervention and was determined for that not to happen again. Emma listened and planned with me before hand and thanks to her I had the birth that I wanted. She was amazing and calm during labour and it was a great experience, I only wish she had been there for all 3 of them.
Mrs A Querelle
I had heard about Hypnobirthing from a few friends but I had no idea how it would affect my outlook on pregnancy and labour. Emma was truly amazing throughout our journey. She was so kind and supportive and even though my labour was complicated (due to waters breaking early) I was able to keep calm and make rational decisions about what we wanted to happen. Protecting my space was a big focus during our sessions and Emma really helped us to work out what we wanted to have during labour and help us create a brilliant birth plan. If there is one thing I would now recommend to friends who are expecting it would be to go and see Emma and book into her amazing course.
Mrs E Jones
Emily, Sean and Nell who was born on 26/06/19
I was recommended to Emma by our midwife at the Cotswold Birth Centre.
My husband and I weren’t sure what to expect but a Emma came highly recommended so we thought we would give it a go...
We are so glad we did. Emma gave us a new perspective and some excellent techniques for the “main event”.
I ended up having my 1st baby in the comfort of my own home (unplanned) and only a 5 hours labour and I truly believe this is down to the fact that I was able to relax myself enough using the hypnobirthing techniques Emma has taught us.
My husband and I highly recommend Emma.
(She also provides posh coffee and cookies!)
Mr and Mrs T Bannister
When my wife Nicola suggested hypnobirthing, I instantly thought of the “Spiritual Hippy”, however, it was far from that, Emma’s course helped us both realise that we are the masters of our own destiny.
With our birth plan firmly in place with Emma’s help, I was able to assert myself at the birth leaving my wife to concentrate on the natural birth of our Son.
At first albeit a cliché, I expected I was going to be a spare priest at a wedding sat quietly in the corner of a Hospital room with the Doctors and Midwives assisting in the birth and of course the machine that goes “ping”…
Thanks to Emma, we went from wanting to give birth in controlled medical environment in hospital in a room full of health care professionals with full access to any available pain relief, to having a natural home birth with a midwife on hand (just in case) and me being right by my wife’s side throughout labour and the birth of our Son.
Hypnobirthing gave me the confidence to get involved and know exactly what role I had to play as a birth partner and Husband. Nicola was so thankful for my involvement and told me that I couldn’t have done any more than I did to support her and that she cannot wait to give birth again because she found it such a positive experience.
Hypnobirthing gave my wife and I the tools we needed to have a calm, positive, natural and confident home birth without pain relief.
T Bannister
Nicola, Tim and Toby who was born on 15/09/2019
My wife and I can’t recommend Emma enough to any expecting parents. We had plenty of ups and downs in our pregnancy, with many choices apparently ‘taken away’ from us but Emma’s coaching prepared us beyond anything we could have imagined. Thank you so much for being part of our journey Emma - Anna and I both love you loads! Say hello to Audrey Angela Fisher born 10/10/19, weighing 7lbs and 3oz xx
Mr and Mrs L Fisher
Testimonial From Mrs V and Mr A Holt..........
Why I chose hypnobirthing
I have always had a deep-rooted fear of pregnancy and childbirth, no doubt fostered through some of the negative stories I had been exposed to as a child and in the years since. I also manage a phobia of vomiting; my sister suffered from dreadful morning sickness, so I was really concerned I would be the same (I wasn’t - I wasted so much time worrying about something that didn’t happen!). The theory of hypnobirthing resonated with me; much of it seems similar to how you might approach a sporting event. I have run one marathon (never again!) and I used visualisation, positive mantras (“just keep running, just keep running” :) ) and breathing exercises to stay calm at the start of the run. I was also keen to learn as much as possible about the physiology of birth; I’m definitely one of those people that wants to know exactly what’s happening - forewarned is forearmed! I hate to not be in control (refer you back to the vomiting phobia!) and felt that hypnobithing could help me remain calm and focussed. In truth, part of me felt that anything that could help was worth a shot…! We chose Emma partly because she had been a midwife previously, so she was able to give us the detailed insight we were looking for.
How hypnobirthing helped me
Emma and the Little Birth Company gave me the confidence and tools to approach birth positively. We had hoped to be able to have our baby at the Cotswold Birth Centre, party because I had dreaded the drive to the JR (it can take us over an hour and a half if the traffic is bad). This hope unravelled fairly rapidly at 41 weeks, when I was told I would need to be induced because I had indicators of pre-eclampsia. Emma had encouraged us to plan for this, so even as every one of my preferences (midwife-led unit, pool birth, no induction…) fell by the wayside, I was able to remain calm and focus on the elements that my husband and I could control. Using the techniques we had been taught, my husband and I were able to have a truly positive birth experience - despite it not looking anything like the birth I had hoped for.
One of the biggest benefits of the Little Birth Company was that my husband felt actively involved in the preparation and process of birth. So much of pregnancy is mama-focussed (rightly so!), that partners can feel sidelined. Attending this course with my husband was something where we were both equally involved; his thoughts and fears were just as important as mine. We approached birth as a team and I think this was one of the main reasons it was such a positive experience for us both.
Emma was so much more than a hypnobirthing instructor; she genuinely cared and even spent 45 minutes on the phone chatting through our induction options the evening before I was admitted. I cannot recommend her enough; she became an integral part of our birth preparation and we are so glad that we found her.
Emma, Thank you for all your guidance and support over the course of our pregnancy - especially the phone call pre-induction! You were instrumental in helping us achieve such a positive birth - despite it being (almost!) everything we didn't want! Not only that, but you helped us to have a calm pregnancy. Thank you for playing such a pivotal role in our journey to parenthood.
Baby Ethan Albert born 24/09/2019
Mr and Mrs A Holt
Teddy Lockyer Born 22/11/2019
I had the most wonderful experience with Emma and her relaxation classes whilst I was pregnant. They really soothed, relaxed and created a feeling of positivity. The classes were small and set in the warmth of Emma’s house. All this gave me confidence to birth my second baby. with a quick labour at Cotswold Birth Centre I was able to birth my baby my way with consistent positive mantras going through my mind. I would recommend these classes especially with Emma who has been supportive the entire way through. An added bonus is the hot drinks and biscuits whilst we have a chit chat at the end of each session. This is a class I already miss now I’ve had my little one. Thank you so much Emma Cornish it was wonderful and something I’ll always remember. Xx
Mrs K Lockyer
The biggest fear for me with pregnancy was definitely the labour aspect . I have heard horror stories/ negative comments so I was keen to try and address my fears.
I had several people recommend Emma Cornish’s hypnobirthing course which led me to undertake the full course with her. I felt the course was extremely useful in helping to change my mindset with labour and taught me techiques I could use to help me cope during the time. In addition, I thought the relaxation classes on a Monday worked well alongside the course to reinforce the positive mindset and keep me feeling chilled.
I actually ended up having an emergency c section, however I was still able to use all the techniques taught to me to help keep me calm and making the experience a positive one!
Emma is brilliant, so calm and kind, I felt very comfortable around her. I am so very glad to have done the course and can honestly say by the end of the course I was not afraid of labour. I would definitely recommend the course to anyone with doubts about labour/birth!
Mrs R Liu
We really cannot thank you enough for the support of your wonderful course. I truly feel that you equipped us with so much knowledge and choices in the run up to Claudia's arrival.nWe could not have predicted CTG monitoring, stirrups and a midwife shouting PUSH in my ear, but it was in so many ways very positive. You were so easy to talk to and made us feel so welcome in your lovely home. Thank you for everything and wishing you all the best for your business and your lovely family.
Mr and Mrs Major and Baby Claudia
Really enjoyed our workshop with Emma. She has helped to take away any feelings of fear or uncertainty about having out baby and we now feel much more informed, prepared and excited about it all! The relaxation techniques and Mp3’s are great, brilliant to use in everyday life too. Emma is so lovely, we felt so comfortable with her and able to ask anything and talk openly and freely. Couldn’t recommend enough! (Online Workshop during Covid-19 Lockdown)
A and W Frankland
Hi Emma,
Just to update you we have had our beautiful baby boy 😊
After much thought and discussion we had planned out our c-section, scheduled with my own consultant next week. However, as I feared little one had his own plans and my waters broke on Thursday evening 🙈 thankfully I was able to stay calm, explain our preferences and continued to ask questions. We ended up with a category 3 c-section yesterday. The team were all amazing, and they had even been down to speak with my consultant who was in her clinic appointments at the hospital yesterday morning to make sure they understood my history and were able to support me in having a wonderful, calm and positive birth. It was a world away from last time and we left theatre feeling on cloud 9. Thank you for all your support! 😊 It was everything I needed, even though it wasn't how we expected it all to go. Hubby couldn't stop praising the team looking after us, he said it was just everything he'd hoped for for me. It's just been the best experience, and already the recovery feels so much easier.Xx
I had several people recommend Emma Cornish’s hypnobirthing course which led me to undertake the full course with her. I felt the course was extremely useful in helping to change my mindset with labour and taught me techiques I could use to help me cope during the time. In addition, I thought the relaxation classes on a Monday worked well alongside the course to reinforce the positive mindset and keep me feeling chilled.
I actually ended up having an emergency c section, however I was still able to use all the techniques taught to me to help keep me calm and making the experience a positive one!
Emma is brilliant, so calm and kind, I felt very comfortable around her. I am so very glad to have done the course and can honestly say by the end of the course I was not afraid of labour. I would definitely recommend the course to anyone with doubts about labour/birth!
Mrs R Liu
We really cannot thank you enough for the support of your wonderful course. I truly feel that you equipped us with so much knowledge and choices in the run up to Claudia's arrival.nWe could not have predicted CTG monitoring, stirrups and a midwife shouting PUSH in my ear, but it was in so many ways very positive. You were so easy to talk to and made us feel so welcome in your lovely home. Thank you for everything and wishing you all the best for your business and your lovely family.
Mr and Mrs Major and Baby Claudia
Really enjoyed our workshop with Emma. She has helped to take away any feelings of fear or uncertainty about having out baby and we now feel much more informed, prepared and excited about it all! The relaxation techniques and Mp3’s are great, brilliant to use in everyday life too. Emma is so lovely, we felt so comfortable with her and able to ask anything and talk openly and freely. Couldn’t recommend enough! (Online Workshop during Covid-19 Lockdown)
A and W Frankland
Hi Emma,
Just to update you we have had our beautiful baby boy 😊
After much thought and discussion we had planned out our c-section, scheduled with my own consultant next week. However, as I feared little one had his own plans and my waters broke on Thursday evening 🙈 thankfully I was able to stay calm, explain our preferences and continued to ask questions. We ended up with a category 3 c-section yesterday. The team were all amazing, and they had even been down to speak with my consultant who was in her clinic appointments at the hospital yesterday morning to make sure they understood my history and were able to support me in having a wonderful, calm and positive birth. It was a world away from last time and we left theatre feeling on cloud 9. Thank you for all your support! 😊 It was everything I needed, even though it wasn't how we expected it all to go. Hubby couldn't stop praising the team looking after us, he said it was just everything he'd hoped for for me. It's just been the best experience, and already the recovery feels so much easier.Xx
