HypnoBirthing® is a simple, straightforward program designed to remind mothers of the simplicity of birth itself. The classes teach techniques for relaxation and visualization, and how to assist, rather than resist your natural birthing instincts. It is about empowered parents, welcoming their babies into the world in a ‘Celebration of Life.’ Women shouldn’t fear their birth, they should look forward to it and welcome it.
This is a 5 week series that meets once a week on Sundays, classes are 2.5 hours long. The class fee includes HB book, digital download card for Rainbow Relaxation, and workbook for class.
Learn Relaxation techniques that can help you welcome your baby in a calm, relaxed environment.
HypnoBirthing® - The Mongan Method is as much a philosophy as it is a technique. The concept of HypnoBirthing® is not new, but rather a "rebirth" of the philosophy of birthing as it existed thousands of years ago and as it was recaptured in the work of Dr. Grantly Dick-Read, an English obstetrician, who, in the 1920's, was one of the first to forward the concept of natural birthing. The method teaches you that, in the absence of fear and tension, or special medical circumstances, severe pain does not have to be an accompaniment of labor. You will gain an understanding of how the birthing muscles work in perfect harmony - as they were designed to - when your body is sufficiently relaxed and you trust birth. You will learn how to achieve this kind of relaxation, free of the resistance that fear created, and you will learn to use your natural birthing instincts for a calm, serene, and comfortable birth.
What you can gain from this course:
A safer birthing experience for mother and baby
A shorter, more comfortable birth
A special, integral role for your Birthing Companion
Fewer incidences of needing medication
Fewer breech presentations
Fewer complications and easier resolution in the event of complication
An awake, refreshed, and energized birthing mother
A better outcome for mother and baby
A calm, peaceful birthing environment
Good natured babies who are better sleepers and eaters
Happy parents who experience a serene, joyful birth rather than a tense, stressful ordeal
Trained HypnoBirthing® educators are successfully teaching women and their birthing companions to trust birth and release all fear and limiting thoughts. HypnoBirthing® practitioners can be found in 45 countries throughout the world.
How it works:
You will be taught in a 5 week series as required by HypnoBirthing® Institute. Each session is 2 1/2 to 3 hours in length. Classes start on time and end on time as I want to be respectful of your various schedules.
The HypnoBirthing® textbook and Rainbow Relaxation CD set are included in the price of the class, as well as all handouts.
It is recommended that you take the classes sometime between month 5-8 of your pregnancy. However, it is never too early to sign up. The earlier in your pregnancy that you take this class, the more time you will have to practice! And, it is never too late either. You can always benefit from taking the HypnoBirthing® classes regardless of when you take them. Moms that have taken private classes during their last weeks have had as much success as those that took the classes in the first trimester.
Before the classes begin it is recommended that you read the book "HypnoBirthing®, the Mongan Method." At the very least - you need to read the first 80 - 90 pages before the beginning of classes. When you pay your deposit and complete the registration form I can meet with you and give you a copy of the textbook along with the practice cd or mail them. You will need to bring your book with you to each class and something to take notes on. Also, feel free to dress comfortably and bring snacks/drinks
You can join me for group classes at the YUI clinic or open up your home for private classes ( with at least 2-3 couples).
What You Will Learn in HypnoBirthing® Classes
HypnoBirthing® Classes are taught in a format of five, 2 1/2-hour classes. If you are very near to your birthing time, occasionally your Practitioner can make special arrangements for individual classes with you.
Unit 4 –
An Overview of Birthing – A Labor of Love
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 –
Birth, Breathing Love, Bringing Life
Moving into birthing
Positions for descent and birthing
Breathing baby down to birth
Baby moves to the breast
Family bonding with your baby
Unit 1 –
Building A Positive Expectancy
Introduction to the remarkable 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 –
Falling in Love with Your Baby/Preparing Mind & 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 –
Getting Ready to Welcome your Baby
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.
PRICING
Group classes are $400 per couple.
Private classes run from the comfort of your home: $500 per couple
Price includes all materials for class: 1 HyponoBirthing Book, worksheet book, and audio download of script.
Policies and Payment:
Full payment required upon booking to lock in classes.
Class tuition must be paid in full before the first class.
No refunds given after first class.
Attendace of all FIVE classes is required. I understand things happen and a class may be missed. However, a fee of $100 will be charged for a makeup class, as I am taking away my family time and arranging childcare to teach classes missed.
