About Rachael
From supporting families professionally for over two decades to navigating my own journey into motherhood, every step has shaped the way I support parents today.
The Beginning
For as long as I can remember, I've always known my life would revolve around children and families. It's just who I am.
That passion led me to a degree in Early Childhood Studies, followed by another in Social Work. Together, they gave me a deep understanding of child development, family relationships, and the many challenges parents can face along the way.
For over 20 years, I've worked alongside children and families from all walks of life. I've always been naturally maternal and caring; the friend with a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, and someone who will always go above and beyond for the people she cares about.
Throughout my career, my favourite part of the job was empowering parents who felt helpless and helping them see what they were truly capable of.
I am incredibly proud of my time in social care. But over the years, I realised my heart was pulling me towards a different part of the journey.
I found myself craving a space centred entirely on joy and preparation.
I wanted to connect with parents right at the very beginning of their journey, during pregnancy, and give them the tools and confidence to step into parenthood feeling informed, supported, and empowered.
" For over 20 years, my passion has been supporting children and families to thrive "
The Awakening
In 2019, I became pregnant with my first baby.
I was very much in the "ignorance is bliss" mindset. I figured I’d just go with the flow, take all the drugs, and whatever happened, happened. I hadn’t really thought much beyond the pregnancy itself.
But then one day, I was standing in a hospital lift, staring at a picture of a mum holding her newborn baby.
It suddenly hit me like a ton of bricks:
“Wait… how am I actually going to get this baby out of me?!”
That’s when the real, oh-my-god-this-is-happening fear kicked in.
I realised I was completely unprepared, and the anxiety started to take over.
Desperate for a solution, a friend recommended hypnobirthing.
Honestly? I was sceptical.
But when we started looking into it, everything changed.
It wasn't airy-fairy, "breathe away the pain" nonsense. It was deeply practical and grounded.
I remember thinking, “Oh, this isn't woo-woo at all…the science behind this actually makes complete sense!”
We booked onto a course, and it turned out to be one of the best investment we ever made.
For the first time, I understood exactly what my body was designed to do, and I felt calm.
I learned that I had options, how to navigate complex choices, and how to advocate for myself.
For the first time, I was genuinely excited to give birth.
" Wait... how am I actually going to get this baby out of me? "
The Turning Point
That preparation was quickly put to the ultimate test.
Because of my medical history, I was categorised as a "high risk," consultant-led pregnancy. Fast forward to the births of both of my babies, and I faced heavy pressure to be induced before my due date, despite there being no clear, clinical reason to do so.
If I hadn’t known my choices or how to ask the right questions, I would have just nodded along in fear.
My babies weren't ready, and a forced induction likely would have cascaded into interventions I didn’t want.
Instead, the hypnobirthing tools gave me the knowledge and strength to back myself, manage the pressure, and make the right choices for me and my babies.
Because I was able to stay steady, calm, and truly understand my body, I had such positive birth experiences, where both of my babies ended up arriving completely naturally in the water.
But here is the most important thing I want you to know:
My story is mine, and your story will be yours.
Hypnobirthing isn’t a magic wand for a "perfect," unmedicated water birth.
It is the ultimate toolkit to prepare you for birth, whatever path it takes.
Whether you choose a home birth, an induction, an epidural, a gentle caesarean (C-section), or any other path, this is about giving you the steady mindset to navigate the maternity system on your own terms.
It’s about holding your baby afterwards knowing you were the driver, not just a passenger.
After my births, I couldn't stop thinking:
Why on earth aren’t all women being taught this?
" Why on earth aren't all women being taught this? "
The Mission Now
That burning question is exactly why I do what I do today.
As a qualified hypnobirthing teacher, I built Breathe Birth Blossom because women don’t just need basic information. They need the kind of tools that keep them steady when things feel intense, and the confidence to navigate the NHS maternity system on their own terms.
I'm here for the woman who wants to feel calm, confident, and informed throughout her pregnancy and birth journey, not just like she has to "get through" it.
Birth doesn't have to feel frightening.
So if you’re pregnant and having those “wait… how is this actually going to happen?” moments, let me reassure you: you are in the exact right place.
You are already stronger than you realise; you just need the right toolkit to step into your birth feeling ready to blossom.
If you're wondering how to prepare for birth with confidence, I'd love to support you on your journey.