About Me

Hello, I’m Nicola, I’m based in County Galway, Ireland & I am delighted you have visited Mindful Birthing.

I am a qualified Mental Health Nurse with over ten years experience. I have spent the last 7 years working in early intervention and prevention. I have a master in health promotion & a degree in KGHypnobirthing.

If your here it must mean that you are looking for a calm, empowering & stress free pregnancy & labour. I get it, I have had two medically free babies so it can be done! 

My first was born in hospital. I didnt prepare myself at all, I didnt read anything and never asked questions in my ante natal appointments. My approach was ‘this baby will come out one way or another other’ . While this got my through a relatively comfortable pregnancy, my labour was a different story.

The experience left a lot to be desired & I honestly felt on the back foot becoming a parent. I had to process my labour while looking after a new born. I reflect back and wish I had prepared my self more. This for me was in all aspects, mentally, emotionally, physically and educationally. Needless to say I armed myself the second time round!

I had my second here at home with my husband and SCEM (self-employed community midwife). I used hypnobirthing for my second child and by using this I was able to manage my labour without pain relief. I felt completely in control throughout and experienced an immense sense of calm birthing my baby.

I did my research and, with the support of my midwife, made decisions that suited me. Throughout my entire labour I was focused, present and excited to meet my baby. I worked with my baby, had no interventions and birthed him with relative ease. Hypnobirth has changed my life in so many ways, my only regret is that I didnt do it with my first pregnancy.  

Does this sound like something your interested in? Do you want to have a positive, calm and enjoyable labour and birth? Mindful Birthing is not just for first time parents, its for anyone who wants to feel in control of their birthing experience. 

Why not get in touch & lets find out how I can support you in creating a memory full of positivity, confidence and love.