I am excited to welcome you to Enchanted Beginnings Hypnobirthing & Midwifery.
My name is Charley and I would like to say a big congratulations on your pregnancy.

 

I am a qualified midwife, Hypnobirthing practitioner, wife and mum to Ffion.  I live in Swansea, South Wales and here is a little more about me and how I got to where I am today.

 

I have always been passionate about helping and supporting people. I have worked in a variety of roles over the years, but one thing that they all have in common is that working with and helping people has always been my main drive and passion in life. I have previously worked with children which led me to complete my BSc in Early Childhood Studies back in 2012. This degree covered aspects of pregnancy and midwifery which had always been of interest to me. My passion and interests in all aspects of pregnancy, labour, birth, breastfeeding and the early days with a newborn grew. This passion led me to undertake another degree and I qualified as a registered midwife in 2016. I have had the absolute privilege of supporting many families during my 3 years of training and also in the years since I qualified. My passion for supporting, empowering and educating families during these special and emotional periods continues to grow.

 

Back in 2018, I became a mum myself to my beautiful daughter Ffion. Becoming a mum to Ffion has changed my life in many ways. Not only have I had to adjust to becoming a mum, but Ffion was born with a rare congenital heart condition (hypoplastic left heart syndrome). This has resulted in numerous hospital stays and her undergoing 2 open-heart surgeries with more to come in the future. Being a midwife with a medical background has certainly helped in some ways, but I don't think anything can truly prepare you for having a baby with complex needs. Ffions condition has definitely had a big impact on my work as it has emphasised the importance of having access to knowledgeable and supportive health carers.

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Due to Ffion's heart condition making her clinically vulnerable, during the pandemic, I was unable to work on the frontline as a midwife. This time has however provided me with the opportunity to pursue another of my passions - hypnobirthing and antenatal education.

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Many of the skills and techniques used in hypnobirthing are already adopted by practising midwives, however, undertaking the Hypnobirthing teacher training has provided me with a deeper understanding of the advantages and benefits that hypnobirthing offers to those undertaking a hypnobirthing course. Undertaking this diploma has also reignited my passion for empowering, educating and supporting families through this magical time.

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Good antenatal education and support is vital.  I am excited to be able to offer Hypnobirthing and antenatal courses in person in the South Wales area or online via Zoom. I am able to tailor sessions to your specific needs and requirements.

 

For further information please take a look at the hypnobirthing or antenatal pages. Please also feel free to contact me with any questions or queries that you may have. I also offer a free phone / video consultation service if you would like to know more about the courses or me! I hope to have the privilege of working with you and your family.