The Secret To HypnoBirthing
HypnoBirthing classes are not magical. There isn’t a secret potion or formula to birthing your baby easily and more comfortably. The secret to this childbirth education series - is YOU. You possess the power already. The art of birthing is within you. I’ll just help you find it.
“Whatever you reinforce, you get more out of.”
If you train consistently for a marathon, you’re going to be successful crossing the finish line. If you study for a test, you’re more likely to pass it. If you commit yourself to the HypnoBirthing philosophy, you are going to have a more confident and satisfying birth experience no matter how it unfolds.
So why 5 two and half hour classes? We have a lot of content to cover, comfort techniques to learn, and discussion time! You wouldn’t run a 5K and then try your luck at a marathon the next week - you’d train! So why treat labor and birth any differently?
“Wherever and however you intend to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body, and your spirit for the rest of your life.”
You will remember even the smallest details from your birthing experience. You have every right to try to make those memories positive! That’s what HypnoBirthing is about. It’s about arming you with knowledge, confidence, tools, and support. Just like running a marathon - you will begin your labor knowing you and your birth companion “trained” and are prepared for the road ahead. There may be some hills and unexpected turns, but your training keeps you going.
Here is my syllabus for each HypnoBirthing class. Have more questions? Let’s chat!
Unit 1 – Setting the stage
Introduction to the HypnoBirthing® philosophy
The History of Women and Birthing
Why and how you can have an easier, more comfortable, and safer birthing
How Nature perfectly designed women’s bodies to birth
How to assist, rather than resist, your natural birthing instincts
The vocabulary for calm and gentle birthing.
Visualizing gentle births by viewing beautiful birthing videos
Unit 2 -Pre-birth family bonding and preparing your mind and body
The remarkable mind of your newborn baby—Prenatal bonding techniques
Rapid and instant self-relaxation techniques and deepening techniques
Breathing techniques for labor and birthing
Hypnotic relaxation and visualization
Selecting the right care provider
The Birth companion’s role in birthing
Preparing your body for birthing with massage and toning
Unit 3 – Self-hypnosis visualization and advanced deepening
Preparing Birth Preference Sheets
Preparing the Body for Birthing
Light Touch Labor Massage
Your body working for and with you
Avoiding artificial induction and achieving a natural start to labor
Releasing negative emotions, fears and limiting thoughts.
Unit 4 – Overview and summary of childbirth
Onset of Labor – Thinning and Opening Phase
Birth explained simply
Settling in at the hospital or birthing center
Preparing for home birth – or baby’s choice of birth
As labor moves along – passing time through labor
Hallmarks of labor
If labor rests or slows – Companion’s prompts and activities
As labor advances – birthing with your baby
Protecting the natural birthing experience
Birth rehearsal imagery
Unit 5 – Birthing – The final act and bonding
Moving into birthing
Positions for descent and birthing
Breathing baby down to birth
Baby moves to the breast
Postpartum experience & products
Family bonding with your baby
