Absolutely — Here’s why it’s still incredibly powerful to use Hypnobirthing even if you know you want an epidural

If you’ve heard the word hypnobirthing and immediately thought, “Oh, that’s only for people who want a natural, pain relief–free home birth…” I get it — it’s a common myth. But here’s the truth:

 You can use hypnobirthing with an epidural — and it can transform your experience.

Hypnobirthing isn’t about avoiding intervention. It’s about feeling calm, confident, and supported in whatever birth you’re planning — whether that’s with pain relief, induction, hospital birth or a planned caesarean.

Hypnobirthing Isn’t About the Type of Birth — It’s About How You Feel

It’s not a set of rules. It’s a mindset and toolkit that helps you feel calm and in control, whether your birth is at home, in hospital, or in theatre.

How Hypnobirthing Helps (Even With an Epidural)

• Keeps you relaxed during early labour

• Helps you communicate calmly with your care team

•  Reduces fear in hospital environments

•  Helps you breathe through procedures (like cannulas or the epidural placement)

• Keeps you grounded if your birth plan changes

• Helps you with pain management before your epidural is administered

• Gives you a deep understanding of the important birthing hormones in play, which then allows you to set yourself and your environment up to best support them, and allow your labour to progress well
• Can help with recovery post birth

You Deserve a Positive, Empowered Birth

Your birth  matters, whether its at home or in hospital. A positive birth experience comes from feeling informed, supported and educated. Hypnobirthing gives you that, and allows you to feel much more in control of so much, including your pain relief. 
It will give you tools that support your emotional well-being and confidence throughout the experience.

 Hypnobirthing Is for All Births — Yours Included

Home birth, water birth, induction, caesarean, epidural… it doesn’t matter.
What matters is how you feel during the process.
And that’s what hypnobirthing is really about.

Want to Know How Hypnobirthing Could Support Your Birth?

Read more about my full antenatal & hypnobirthing course here
Or send me a message — I’d love to chat with you

Want to read more? Tommy’s has a great guide on hypnobirthing, including how it can support you through different types of birth — from home water births to hospital inductions and caesareans.