She is kept in the dark so she may dream..
‘When a woman withdraws to give birth the sun may be shining but the shutters of her room are closed so she can make her own weather. She is kept in the dark so she can dream. Her dreams drift her far away, from terra firma to a marshy tract of land, to a landing stage, to a river where mist closes over the further bank, and earth and sky are inseparate; there she must embark towards life and death, a muffled figure in the stern directing the oars. In this vessel prayers are said that men never hear. Bargains are struck between a woman and her God. The river is tidal, and between one feather-stroke and the next, her tide may turn.'
Wolf Hall - Hilary Mantel
If you need birth information don’t forget that we have a full Online Hypnobirthing Class that you can follow in your own time anywhere around the world. It is only £39/$49 and is a full antenatal course.
We also teach hypnobirthing classes in London in person with our One Day Group Hypnobirthing Class.
If you’d rather prepare for your labour and birth solo with Melanie you can do so in your own home if you live in London or via the Zoom platform wherever you are around the globe.
Just click on Hypnobirthing Classes on the top bar.