The Orange Grove Clinic Testimonials

We both really do feel that the hypnobirthing techniques we adopted helped us to achieve such a perfect birth and can honestly say that given the opportunity there is nothing about the whole experience that either of us would change.
We hope that other parents and babies continue to have such a positive experience in the hands of hypnobirthing and cannot thank you enough for your part in making our birth story such a positive one.

Great news, we had a beautiful baby girl on Thursday 26th April. Emilia Charlotte Elizabeth Woodhead arrived weighing 6lb 6oz!
From arriving at the hospital at 8am I was 7cm dialated and had her at 10.30am. I started surges at 6pm Wednesday night and managed the whole night with relaxation techniques and 2 paracetamol. The midwife who examined me didnt even believe I was in labour and was going to admit me on to the ward instead of sending me home until she did an internal exam and realised I was 7cm! The surges then came on with greater intensity, but the midwife was fantastic and really understood what I wanted to achieve so was reasurring that what was happening to me was text book and she just left me to it. When it got a bit too much I had some gas and air but again the breathing techniques helped with taking this in. After just 15 minutes and 3 'pushes' Emilia was born.
I cant thank you enough it was just the kind of birth experience that I wanted and i felt in control the whole time. I wouldnt have coped overnight without being able to relax so much, and although my contractions never really got under 6 minutes apart I felt the ones I did have were really effective. Hypnobirthing (plus a great midwife) have made this birth a real achievement, plus have given me some closure on Ewan's birth". Warm wishes Jennie

Seeing a nutritionist is the best thing I could do for myself. Food is the medicine we take in every day. I needed help to know how to restore my health. A great clinic!

My session today with acupunturist Martin Smith at The Orange Grove Clinic was amazing! I arrived expecting to receive acupuncture for a long standing and complex nerve complaint. After carefully accessing my condition, Martin explained that another treatment may be more effective. The treatment known as AlphaStim was performed quickly, easily and with no fuss. My pain level dropped through the floor after just a few minutes. I had gone from being at a '7' to a '1.5' in no time at all. Martin then complemented this with a session of acupuncture and relaxation. A mental inventory found, I was now pain free for the first time in nearly 4 years. The word I used to Martin was 'euphoric!'. He was thoughtful, considerate and caring in his treatmnt of me. I cannot thank him enough!

I really enjoy the hot stone massage, it is something different and it makes me feel relaxed and i love the heat from the stones.

I've practised yoga for years & had heard about the use of hypnotherapy in birthing so when I became pregnant was keen to find ways to help my body manage birthing in a natural way rather than falling into a clinical, medicalised process. From the first of the five classes with Jackie I felt greatly empowered that the knowledge I was gaining there would help me fulfil my wish. Jackie is pragmatic, stressing the fact that flexibility is key, birth is
unpredictable & sometimes things don't go to plan, but always inspiring about the benefits of a positive, informed approach & relaxed body and mind. I feel no fear about the upcoming birth, I am determined to do all I can to empower my body to do it's job naturally but remarkably I also feel more ready to face alternative outcomes if that should not be possible, knowing that I have the tools and peace of mind to adapt to whatever happens. I now look forward to this amazing, once in a lifetime experience.

Me and my husband recently took part in a course of Hypnobirthing classes at The Orange Grove. The classes were wonderfully helpful and informative and primarily relaxing! Jackie is a wonderful teacher who has provided us with some invaluable tools for birthing as we approach the arrival of our first little one. Anyone who is considering Hypnobirthing I can highly recommend booking at The Orange Grove. I had many concerns and fears about giving birth but I have now learnt techniques to relax me, the baby and my husband so that birthing is something that we can now look forward to rather than dread! We met some wonderful people in our classes who we are still in touch with now. Jackie has been a fabulous support before, during and after the classes finished. I can highly recommend the classes and her.
Sara, Lowestoft.