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Claire King - Antenatal & HypnoBirthing® courses for a calm, confident birth.
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It's actually happening 🤩 Mummy Matters will have

It's actually happening 🤩

Mummy Matters will have a beautiful purpose built studio to call its home 🥹

Its been a dream of mine for a long time, to have a permanent home for the Antenatal & HypnoBirthing courses I deliver, and now its finally taking shape.

Planning permission took ages, deciding on the size and layout is a big decision too (thank you Simon and the team at @cabinmasteruk for your help with the design).

M.E Paving took care of the groundworks and we're now at the stage of painting the new fencing - thanks to the beautiful bank holiday weather!!

...Who knew there were so many shades of grey fence paint and so few light natural browns 🥴

I can't wait to show you more progress...

Claire xx

#dreamstakingshape #hypnobirthingclasses
#derby #babydue2026 #antenatalclasses

A little bit of sunshine can make all the differen

A little bit of sunshine can make all the difference 💐

A walk in the fresh air, birds singing, flowers appearing everywhere. Spring has well and truly sprung here in the UK 🌷🌸🪻🌺

It might all change by lunchtime of course 😉🤭 but for now it's a beautiful start to the day.

Whatever you are doing today, I hope the sun shines through for you 💕

Claire xx

#beautifulday #hypnobirth #mindfulbirth #breatheinsunshine #youcandothis

Make time to practice 💕 You'll be glad you did!! 💟

Make time to practice 💕
You'll be glad you did!! 💟

Don't leave it to chance. Set time aside each day to read or listen to your Positive Affirmations.

📌 Pinning your favourites on your bathroom mirror count!

Make a point of reading them while you brush your teeth - it's that easy 👌

Practice your breathing techniques...

🧘‍♀️ Calm breathing - during your relaxation & guided meditations

🎈 Surge breathing - during balloon visualisations

💩 Birth breathing - during bowl movements

Have a wonderful week!!

Claire xx

#hypnobirthing #practice #affirmations #birthprep #calmbirth

Hello 👋 Thank you for following my page. I hope

Hello 👋

Thank you for following my page. I hope you feel welcome here and find the info you're looking for. 💕

I should probably introduce myself...

I'm Claire King, the face behind Mummy Matters Hypnobirthing, Derby.

As well as teaching Antenatal and HypnoBirthing® courses throughout Derbyshire (and further afield via Teams) for parents, and for the fabulous student midwives at Derby University, I also volunteer as a trained "Pregnancy Pal" and "Birth Buddy" peer support for @connectedps_ Connected Perinatal Support.

......But who am I?? 😬🤔😆

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 I'm mum of two fabulous girls, aged 13 and 9 (both HypnoBirthing babies 💜💜) and our gorgeous dog Rosie.

💍Married to Andy, my hilarious pain in the arse soulmate that I couldn't live without.

I love holidays!!!!! Sunshine, seasides, camping or luxury - just time away with the family (or without 😂) 🌤️

I LOVE SPA DAYS 🥂 - and girl's trips (off to Menorca this year with the besties 🍾)

Birthday is Sept - I'm a virgo (typical one at that)

Fave time of year - Christmas 🎄🎁

Fave colour - GREEEEEN 💚💚💚🌿🍃🪴🌳

Ideal place to escape to - woodlands - beautiful trees, fresh air and bird sounds. Bliss.

If I could do any job without years of training? - Archeologist!! 😍🤩
I'd love to dig up the past but haven't got the patience to do it with a toothbrush (so would no doubt ruin a lot 😄). #knowyourlimits hahaa

❤️ Loves -
🤣 Belly laughing until it hurts
👯 Tap dancing

🤬 Hates -
😫 Headaches and migraines
🥴 Ignorance and arrogance

Do you share any of the above with me??

Let me know in the comments 👇👇👇

Claire xx

#hypnobirthing #newparentstobe #parentssupportingparents #pregnancysupport

Are you pregnant and looking for easy to learn and

Are you pregnant and looking for easy to learn and effective techniques to help shorten the length of your labour and help you safely manage the birth of your baby?

Look no further!! I'm here to help you and your partner.

Join one of our 5 week Antenatal & HypnoBirthing courses (or 4 week Antenatal courses) and I will personally take you through the process of birth, step by step each week.

Your confidence will soar, your fear will turn into excitement and you, and your partner, will feel empowered and totally prepared for labour and the birth of your baby.

The classes I deliver are fun, informative and evidence based.

Meet new parents with similar estimated due dates as yourself who live locally - creating a great support network and friendship group.

Private 1:1's and online classes also available!!

Contact me today and I'll send you further details...

Claire xx
@mummymattershypnobirthing

DM now or message via my mobile 07917679279 or email hello@mummymattershypnobirthing.co.uk

#royalderbyhospital #pregnant #pregnancyclass #babydue #positivebirth

I'm still here!! 👋🤗 The busier I am in the real w

I'm still here!! 👋🤗

The busier I am in the real world, the less time I spend on here, but I am still here 😊

I've neglected socials a fair bit lately and have felt quite guilty for that, but I'm replying to all enquiries as quickly as I can and so far haven't had to turn anyone away Antenatal course wise, which I'm actually very proud of.

I've had a little (positive) word with myself today as I shouldn't feel any guilt at all. The reason I've been quiet on here is because I've been busy doing exactly what I intended these social platforms to provided me with.

I've been supporting lots of wonderful families in their preparation for birth and beyond - and this year I've delivered a record number of refresher courses for incredible families that I've supported previously as they prepare to welcome their newest edition to their family, and we're still only in Feb!! I'm so grateful for that.

I've also delivered Birth Support training for local groups and continue to book Antenatal and HypnoBirthing courses for groups and privately throughout Derbyshire.

I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be right now, doing exactly what I'm supposed to be doing and that feels quite incredible.

Feeling grateful beyond belief right now. Thank you to everyone that has and is supporting me.

Claire xx
@mummymattershypnobirthing

Can you learn HypnoBirthing® by just reading a boo

Can you learn HypnoBirthing® by just reading a book?!

I guess some people could, but I'm certainly not one of them.

I need to understand fully, to ask questions and see working examples.

I like to have a go at the exercises and to experience it all at the same time as my partner, rather than just reading sections of a book out to him or waiting until he's read the book too.

I recently taught a small group of first time parents who were all preparing for slightly different births due to their medical history, they're circumstances and their preferences.

We were able to carefully tailor each session to suit all of them and to give working examples and variations to the techniques and positions for birth in order for them to be relevant and applicable to each couple.

You don't get that from just reading a HypnoBirthing® book.

It's the interaction that helps you retain the information so quickly.

It's hearing questions raised in class by another parent that you might not have thought of but that also applies to you.

It's knowing that you are not alone.

That you are fully supported and encouraged to do the homework each week! 😁

It is regular practice that will make the techniques you learn second nature on the day.

Don't miss out on the chance to prepare fully for your baby's birth.

Contact me for more information on the Antenatal and HypnoBirthing® courses I teach.

Claire xx

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#hypnobirthing #derby #birth #birthpreparation #pregnancy

2025 - What a year!! Thank you so much to all of

2025 - What a year!!

Thank you so much to all of the families that chose me to help you prepare to meet your precious little ones.

It really is a huge honour that I will never take for granted.

29 beautiful families opened their hearts to me in 2025 and it was an absolute pleasure to help and support you all.

A whopping *23 baby boys* and 6 baby girls arrived safe and well to parents who were fully prepared in mind, body and spirit.

29 incredible births. 3 more babies still yet to make their entrance 🥰

Plus another year planned as a guest speaker at the University of Derby to teach the original Mongan Method HypnoBirthing® course to their incredible Midwifery students. I can't wait to see you all again in 2026!!

I look forward to meeting all the new parents 2026 has in store for me, both through Mummy Matters Hypnobirthing as an Antenatal course teacher and also @connectedps_ in the Pregnancy Pal and Birth Buddy volunteer peer support role. Looking forward to teaching Birth Support techniques to their new Cohort of volunteers in the new year too.

To say I love the work I do, would be a massive understatement 💕

Let's go 2026, I'm ready ❣️

Claire xx

@mummymattershypnobirthing

#2026 #hypnobirthing #hypnobirth #derby #royalderbyhospital

Are you pregnant and looking for easy to learn and

Are you pregnant and looking for easy to learn and effective techniques to help shorten the length of your labour and help you safely manage the birth of your baby?

Look no further!! I'm here to help you and your partner.

Join one of our 5 week courses and I will personally take you through the process of birth, step by step each week.

Your confidence will soar, your fear will turn into excitement and you, and your partner, will feel empowered and totally prepared for labour and the birth of your baby.

The classes I deliver are fun, informative and evidence based.

Meet new parents with similar estimated due dates as yourself who live locally - creating a great support network and friendship group.

Contact me today and I'll send you further details...

Claire xx
@mummymattershypnobirthing

DM now or message via my mobile 07917679279 or email hello@mummymattershypnobirthing.co.uk

#derby #nottingham #derbyshire #royalderbyhospital #pregnancylife #pregnancyclass #pregnant #weekspregnant #babydue #babyscan #firsttrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #firstborn #confidentbirth #positivebirth #hypnobirthing

A huge thank you to each and everyone one of the p

A huge thank you to each and everyone one of the parents that take the time to leave a course review for me on Google. It honestly means to world, especially as I know once baby arrives it's probably the last thing on your mind to be doing.

I really am truly grateful for your testimonials, for personally recommending me to your friends and family and for likes, shares and comments on Facebook and Instagram - it really does help my courses be seen by pregnant people and couples alike.

I now have a whopping *50!!* 5star Google reviews from parents that have completed my Antenatal and HypnoBirthing courses 🥳❤️

Please feel free to head over to Google to read them 🤩

For further course information or to book a place on one of my 4 week Antenatal courses or 5 week Antenatal and HypnoBirthing courses - message me on 07917 679 279 email me at hello@mummymattershypnobirthing.co.uk or fill out an estimated due date enquiry form on my website www.mummymattershypnobirthing.co.uk

Claire xx

#antenatalclasses #hypnobirthderby #hypnobirthing #royalderbyhospital #derbybirthcentre #homebirth #positivebirth #preparingforbaby #preparedforbirth #supportingbirth #derbybirthcourses #derby #pregnancysupport #birthtips #birthyourway #nottingham

Did you know there's a direct correlation between

Did you know there's a direct correlation between your jaw and pelvic floor?

You've seen the dramatic births on TV and in films, sweaty screaming women in agony, breaking their partner's hands with their death grip 😫😣😖🥵

What if I told you the tension you create and hold in your face, jaw, shoulders and hands are actually making it harder for your pelvic floor to function as it needs to?

**Creating more tension and more pain.**

Want proof of the direct correlation? - imagine you are blowing out a huge church candle with one hard, fast blow.

Go on, give your best big, fast blow out.... 😯💨

....did you feel your bum move in any way? 😳😂

So how do you release that tension and keep it at bay during your labour?

Through education, breathing, relaxation, deepening techniques and anchors, positions for birth that suit you (and YOUR body as we're all different) and the tailored support of your birth partner!!

There's so much that you can learn and practice that will make things far easier and more comfortable for you and your baby on the day.

Like and follow for more and please share with your pregnant friends and family.

These aren't secrets!!!

Claire xx

@mummymattershypnobirthing

#birthtips #birthcourses #birthsperfectdesign #birthingfromwithin #easierbirth #comfortablebirth #birthpartner #birthprep #confidentbirth #safebirth #hypnobirthingclasses #derbyroyalhospital #royalderbyhospital #homebirth #waterbirth #landbirth #induction #induced #ockbrook #borrowash #draycott #longeaton #shardlow #spondon #chaddesden #ashbourne #mickleover #Risley #birth

😂🤣 Despite all of the varied births in nature that

😂🤣 Despite all of the varied births in nature that happen instinctively, and unassisted, we are still led to believe that a human body and its human baby have absolutely no idea, and can't do it without coached pushing and a ton of medical assistance.

Crazy huh? 🤯🥴

Medical profession:

"Baby hasn't arrived (on the made up date we guesstimated, we'll have to get it out ourselves). Book the induction!!"

"FTP - Failure To Progress!!" (along the time line we have created, we'll have to step in and take over)

"You need to push!!" (so with all your depleted energy, hold your breath and all the lovely oxygenated blood that your uterus and your baby need, and squeeze and constrict baby's only exit, that'll do it)

"open your legs wide" (even though the wider apart your knees are, the narrower the exit route for baby 🙄)

Me: 😮😢

A big part of my role as an Antenatal and HypnoBirthing teacher and birth worker is dispelling myths and releasing fears so that birthing people and couples have a fighting chance of the calm and confident birth they are entitled to.

You have so many more options than you think. Please get in touch to find out more, or if you don't think my courses are for you, that's totally fine, just please look into other courses. I still see far too many suffering needlessly afterwards. Birth partners too!!

@mummymattershypnobirthing

DM me or email Claire King - hello@mummymattershypnobirthing.co.uk

#knowledgeispower #birth #birthwithoutfear
#birthprep #pregnantlife #instinctivebirth #yourbirth #hypnobirthing #antenatalcourse #healthypregnancy #bump #calmbirth #naturesway #handsoffbirth #derby #mammaknowsbest #expecting #babydue #pregnancybump #baby #preggo #pregnancy #birthisbeautiful #birthisnatural #normalisebirth

£50 deposit to secure a place for you and your bir

£50 deposit to secure a place for you and your birth partner (or partners if you intend on having more than one person support you during your labour!!).

These classes are fun and informative. We cover all the areas of birth you need to know about.

Ways to shorten the length of your labour and many different comfort measures and coping techniques so that you can select the best ones for you.

I have lots of videos, exercises and props to show you to help you learn, and most importantly, to retain the information.

We cover the best ways for your partner to support you to ensure they're involved and feel confident in their role.

All course materials are included - as well as any additional optional sessions you might want, that are no extra charge to you!!

For example Breech turn sessions if your baby isn't quite head down as birth approaches.

Get in touch TODAY if you'd like more information on the course content or what to expect.

I look forward to hearing from you 😊

Claire xx
@mummymattershypnobirthing

#birthcourses #pregnancylife #pregnantcouple #wearehavingababy #pregnant #childbirth #babydue #meetmybaby #birthpartner #royalderbyhospital #derbyhomebirth #hypnobirthingclasses #hypnobirth #westhallam #longeaton #Ockbrook #borrowash #spondon #Draycott #chaddesden #thulston #chellaston #belper #allestree #mindfulbirth #darleyabbey #daleabbey #ashbourne #risley

Are you pregnant and looking for easy to learn and

Are you pregnant and looking for easy to learn and effective techniques to help shorten the length of your labour and help you safely manage the birth of your baby?

Look no further!! I'm here to help you and your partner.

Join one of our 5 week Antenatal & HypnoBirthing courses from £295 per couple (or 4 week Antenatal courses from £160 per couple) and I will personally take you through the process of birth, step by step each week.

The course price includes all course materials for you and your birth partner (or friend or family member if you prefer) with a few extra little gifts 💕 plus any additional sessions you might like once the course finishes, like a Breech turn session or additional relaxation or fear releases - these are all completely free of charge.

Your confidence will soar, your fear will turn into excitement and you, and your partner, will feel empowered and totally prepared for labour and the birth of your baby.

The classes I deliver are fun, informative and evidence based.

Meet new parents with similar estimated due dates as yourself who live locally - creating a great support network and friendship group.

Private 1:1's and online classes also available!!

Contact me today and I'll send you further details...

Claire xx
@mummymattershypnobirthing

DM now or message via my mobile 07917679279 or email hello@mummymattershypnobirthing.co.uk

#derby #nottingham #derbyshire #royalderbyhospital #pregnancylife #pregnancyclass #pregnant #weekspregnant #babydue #babyscan #firsttrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #firstborn #confidentbirth #positivebirth #hypnobirthing #hypnobirth

"Don't near cough over here, please far cough over

"Don't near cough over here, please far cough over there!!" 🤣🤣🤣

Share with someone that needs to see this!!

Seriously though, why do people think it's ok to bring their germs near you when they can clearly see you are pregnant?? 🤧

Pregnant people can't take all of the cold and flu medication available to those who aren't pregnant and to be fair, they've got enough going on without illness being added to the list.

If you have a cough, cold, sniffle or anything else that you think you might pass on, or your child or children do, please have a little consideration for those around you - especially if they happen to be pregnant 🤰 or have a newborn!!🤦‍♀️

Has this happened to you?

What did you say??

#pregnancyjourney #healthypregnancy #takeyourgermswithyou #pregnant #coughsandsneezesspreaddiseases #pregnantfunny #pregnancygiggles #pregnancyhumour #mummymatters

#followyourinstincts #newborn #newmother #newparen

#followyourinstincts #newborn #newmother #newparents #healthvisitor #instinctivebirth #hypnobirthing #mummymatters #mumknowsbest #parentssupportingparents #pregnant

Have you tried swimming whilst pregnant? I've alw

Have you tried swimming whilst pregnant?

I've always loved swimming, especially when I was pregnant.

You feel totally weightless in the pool, which can be a nice relief especially towards the end of pregnancy.

Swimming is low impact and easy on your joints and warm water is a mild form of pain relief ☺️

Whether you attend an aquanatal class or just nip for a leisurely swim, it can be a really lovely way to relax and unwind, as well as keep fit and exercise👙

What does your local pool offer?

Claire xx
@mummymattershypnobirthing

#pregnancyswimming #pregnancylife #pregnantlife #relaxandletgo #swim #aquanatalyoga #aqua #mummymattershypnobirthing #mumtobe #weekspregnant #thirdtrimester #moorwayssportsvillage #moorwaysderby #derby

Are you pregnant and looking for easy to learn and

Are you pregnant and looking for easy to learn and effective techniques to help shorten the length of your labour and help you safely manage the birth of your baby?

Look no further!! I'm here to help you and your partner.

Join one of our 5 week Antenatal & HypnoBirthing courses (or 4 week Antenatal courses) and I will personally take you through the process of birth, step by step each week.

Your confidence will soar, your fear will turn into excitement and you, and your partner, will feel empowered and totally prepared for labour and the birth of your baby.

The classes I deliver are fun, informative and evidence based.

Meet new parents with similar estimated due dates as yourself who live locally - creating a great support network and friendship group.

Private 1:1's and online classes also available!!

Contact me today and I'll send you further details...

Claire xx
@mummymattershypnobirthing

DM now or message via my mobile 07917679279 or email hello@mummymattershypnobirthing.co.uk

#derby #nottingham #derbyshire #royalderbyhospital #pregnancylife #pregnancyclass #pregnant #weekspregnant #babydue #babyscan #firsttrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #firstborn #confidentbirth #positivebirth #hypnobirthing

A huge thank you to each and everyone one of the p

A huge thank you to each and everyone one of the parents that take the time to leave a course review for me on Google. It honestly means to world, especially as I know once baby arrives it's probably the last thing on your mind to be doing.

I really am truly grateful for your testimonials, for personally recommending me to your friends and family and for likes, shares and comments on Facebook and Instagram - it really does help my courses be seen by pregnant people and couples alike.

I now have a whopping *49* 5star Google reviews from parents that have completed my Antenatal and HypnoBirthing courses 🥳❤️

Please feel free to head over to Google to read them 🤩

Katrina Locksley wrote -

Claire was absolutely fantastic!

She really helped my husband and I become more confident with the birth, the breathing techniques I learnt made it so I felt labour passed so quickly when it actually took 10 hours!

She was also a wonderful pillar of support after my baby was born and I still had questions about breastfeeding, she responded much faster than my midwives!

I cannot recommend this class enough, Claire was brilliant! 😊

For further course information or to book a place on one of my 4 week Antenatal courses or 5 week Antenatal and HypnoBirthing courses - message me on 07917 679 279 email me at hello@mummymattershypnobirthing.co.uk or fill out an estimated due date enquiry form on my website www.mummymattershypnobirthing.co.uk

Claire xx

#antenatalclasses #hypnobirthderby #hypnobirthing #royalderbyhospital #derbybirthcentre #homebirth #positivebirth #preparingforbaby #preparedforbirth #supportingbirth #derbybirthcourses #derby #pregnancysupport #birthtips #birthyourway #nottingham

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