Hypnobirthing in Mansfield.
One of my closest areas, and one I know well. Hypnobirthing with Donna McHugh, accredited teacher, registered nurse and mum of two, taught one-to-one in your own home, in a small group, or online.
Mansfield is a short hop south-east of my base in Chesterfield. It is one of the closest towns I cover, well inside 45 minutes door to door, and somewhere I have supported plenty of local parents.
Because it is so close, in-person one-to-one sessions are simple to fit around your week. I come to your home anywhere in Mansfield and Nottinghamshire, and the same course is available online if that suits you better.
I also teach hypnobirthing in Sheffield, Worksop and Nottingham.
A 4-week baby massage course for mother & baby.
A calm, thoughtfully curated space for mothers in the early weeks and months of motherhood. Slow down, connect with your baby and feel supported, while learning simple massage techniques that ease wind, support digestion, and encourage sleep, relaxation and beautiful bonding.
£65 for the four-week course.
Held at:
- Matcha Studios, The Glass Yard, Chesterfield
- Hygieia The Cove, Portland Street, Mansfield Woodhouse
Hi, I'm Donna. Founder of The Birth Shed.
I became a mum to my son in 2022. Hypnobirthing is the reason I am not traumatised by my son's birth experience. I am evidence that hypnobirthing can work for ANY birth.
A new passion was sparked inside of me the moment I learned about how much of a difference hypnobirthing makes. I wanted to teach it to others, so I can spread the word. I want to prevent traumatic and negative birth experiences. Women deserve better. You deserve better.
Registered Nurse
Qualified Social Worker
Florence Nightingale Awardee
In-person group course. A calm Derbyshire venue, two to five couples.
What it is
Same warmth and depth as the 1:1 course, in a small group of other parents-to-be. Course workbook, audio tracks and resources all included.
£295
Run roughly every six weeks. See the next dates below, or get in touch if you want to be the first to hear about future cohorts.
The 1:1 hypnobirthing course. Tailored just for you.
Personal hypnobirthing support, tailored especially for you. By me, Donna, an accredited hypnobirthing teacher, qualified nurse and mum of two boys, with personal experience and a passion to make birth something to feel excited about, not feared.
What's included
- Free welcome call to tailor the course to you
- Four tailored 1:1 sessions, around 2.5 hours each, in person or online
- Birth partner support, with one or two partners welcome
- Hypnobirthing audio tracks in my own voice
- Hypnobirthing workbook and editable birth plan template
- Welcome goody bag
- Email and messaging support right up to your birth
- Optional 5th postnatal session to talk through your birth story
£450 in full
4 week course plus all extras. Get in touch to arrange a free call. We'll talk through what you want, your due date and the right format, and confirm the deposit on the call.
Area served: Chesterfield, Sheffield, Mansfield, Worksop, north Nottingham and surrounding villages. Mileage applies past 20 miles.
The what-ifs, answered.
Can my partner come to the course?
Absolutely. Partners are central to the course, and are greatly encouraged to attend. Husband, wife, partner, mum, sister, friend, doula, whoever your birth partner will be is welcome (one or two). They learn how to support you in the best possible way during labour, when to step in, what to say, and how to advocate for you during each step. The course is built around the two of you working as a birth dream team! With that said, if logistically this cannot happen or if you are deciding not to have a birth partner, you can of course attend the course by yourself too!
What's the difference between hypnobirthing and NCT classes?
NCT classes are general antenatal education: what to expect, hospital tours, basic breathing. Hypnobirthing goes deeper on the mental preparation side: visualisation, language, fear release, birth partner training, and how to make calm, informed decisions in the moment. Plenty of people do both. If you're choosing one, hypnobirthing is the single course that covers full birth prep.
Can I still use pain relief if I do hypnobirthing?
Yes. Hypnobirthing isn't about avoiding pain relief. It's about giving you tools that work alongside, before, or instead of medication, so you stay in control of every decision. Some people use no pain relief, some use gas and air, some use an epidural. All of those outcomes are fine, and the techniques you've learned still apply.
From parents who have been through it.
“I would recommend this course to anyone. I chose to do hypnobirthing as I've always had a fear of birth and I've finished the course feeling so much more confident in myself and my body, and with so much knowledge that I didn't get through NHS classes.”
Chloe, first-time mum
“Thank you so much for all of your help. Couldn't have done it without you. I would recommend hypnobirthing, and Donna and The Birth Shed to anyone. I truly feel it is a worthwhile investment during your pregnancy.”
Charlotte, second-time mum
Before and after the birth.
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My own honest reflection, from finally booking a bump photoshoot, to declining other people's scary birth stories, to an open word on baby loss.
Having your baby in or around Mansfield?
Get in touch for a free chat. We can talk through your due date, whether the 1:1 or group course suits you better, and what you are hoping for from your birth.