I did the two day hypnobirthing class with Esther and she was fantastic. She is very knowledgable and has a calm, supportive positive air about her. She provided alot of information and I was able to use the techniques easily during labour. The meditation and hypnobirthing technique CDs were particularly effective as I'd already done alot of reading by that stage, I knew the physiological aspects but couldn't envisage the emotional and physical journey. The CDs allowed me to picture what was going to happen and breathe and meditate through it, which I did effectively during the birth. I listened to them at night before going to sleep and they totally relaxed me and taught me effective techniques. My birthing companion (a student midwife) also did the course with me and this enabled us to operate effectively as a team during labour. I did the course at home which was much more relaxing and pleasant than the childbirth course that I did at the busy city maternity hospital. I believe that Esther's course made a huge difference to my birthing experience. I can't recommend it highly enough.