About Louise Balm
Louise Balm is a certified hypnobirthing coach with over a decade of experience supporting expectant parents. Trained in multiple hypnobirthing methodologies including Katharine Graves Hypnobirthing and The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme since 2009, she delivers midwife-led antenatal courses tailored to different birth paths. Her group and private hypnobirthing courses run over four weeks, with refresher classes and dedicated support for those planning caesarean births.
Beyond hypnobirthing, Louise offers placenta encapsulation services as a qualified placenta remedies specialist with the Independent Placenta Encapsulation Network (IPEN), having trained in 2017. She is also UNICEF breastfeeding trained and draws on extensive experience providing breastfeeding support to new parents.
Louise runs additional postnatal offerings including BirthBalm Baby Basics and Bump Becomes Baby Meetups, creating space for parents to connect and access guidance during the early weeks and months. Her approach combines evidence-based practice with personalised care, helping parents feel informed and confident as they prepare for and navigate birth and early parenthood.
Qualifications & specialties
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Midwifery
- BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)
- Certified HypnoBirthing Coach
- Independent Placenta Encapsulation Network (IPEN) trained
Specialises in
- HypnoBirthing
- Birth Coaching
- Placenta Encapsulation
- Antenatal Education
- Breastfeeding Support
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