Private Hypnobirthing® course
This private HypnoBirthing® course is designed for couples who prefer a private setting to prepare them for the birth of their baby.
HypnoBirthing® is as much a philosophy of birth as it is a technique for achieving a satisfying, relaxing and stress-free method of birthing. HypnoBirthing® teaches you, along with your birthing companion, the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more comfortable and confident manner. You approach birth and parenting informed and empowered.
Course dates
Customised to suit your needs (excluding Sunday). Contact our office to confirm a course date.
Recommended Start date
The ideal time to start the course is between 20-35 weeks pregnant.
If you are 35 weeks at the start of the HypnoBirthing® class, we can make special arrangements to help you complete the classes on time.
Should you also wish to attend our Childbirth Preparation course on completion , then you should start the HypnoBirthing® course at 20 weeks pregnant.
Duration
Four HypnoBirthing® sessions of 2 hours each held over four weeks. Total 8 hours.
Contact our office for a private course date. Once you have your appointment date, you can proceed to book and pay online.
WE OFFER SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR OUR COURSE ALUMNI:
20% discount on the Care of the newborn baby group class. Feel better prepared for the first weeks with your newborn baby by signing-up for the “Care of the newborn baby” group class. Contact our office for details.
10% discount on First aid for Couples course
10% discount on First aid for Helpers course
PLUS
1 x Free Class at Lucy Sparkles Music class for babies
5% discount for Lucy Sparkles music class - first term package only
Includes
Four Hypnobirthing sessions facilitated by a qualified Hypnobirthing® Mongan Method Practitioner, who is affiliated with the HypnoBirthing® Institute
YOUR HYPNOBIRTHING COURSE INCLUDES:
The official HypnoBirthing® the Mongan Method book
Relaxation and affirmation audio tracks, including the program keystone ‘Rainbow Relaxation”
Class handouts including relaxation scripts and birth preferences template
Course Content
This amazing program based on Mongan’s method teaches you, along with your birthing companion, the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more comfortable and confident manner. It allows you and your partner to approach birth and parenting informed and empowered and it gives your birthing companion an integral role in the birthing.
HypnoBirthing® topics:
Building A Positive Expectancy
· Philosophy and Beginnings of HypnoBirthing®· History of Women and Birthing
· How the Uterus Works in Birthing
· How Fear Affects Labor
· The Origin of Fear and Pain in Labor
· The Power of the Mind
· The Laws of the Mind and Change
· Mind/Body Connection
· Psycho-physical Association
· Breathing and Relaxation
· Building Positive Images of Birth
Falling in love with your baby/pre-birth parenting, preparing mind & body
· Pre-Birth, Perinatal, and Postpartum Bonding· Background of Fetology Studies
· Selecting Care Providers
· Preparing the Mind for Birth
· Hypnosis Deepening and Visualisation
· Releasing Fear
· Preparing the Body for Birthing
Getting ready to welcome your baby
· Labor and Birthing Visualisations and Deepenings· Turning Breech-Presented Babies
· Looking at the “Estimated Due Date”
· Avoiding Artificial Induction
· Preparing Birth Preference Sheets
· How the Body Prepares for Birth
· Initiating Labor Naturally
· Your Body’s Perfect Design
· Releasing Fears & Limiting Thoughts
Overview and summary of childbirth
· Prelabor Tricksters· The Onset of Labor
· Birth Companion’s Support Role
· Thinning and Opening Phase
· Labor Slows or Rests
· Misconceptions about Labor
· Birth Companion Advocates for Mother and Baby
· Hallmarks as Labor Advances
· Breathing
· Birth Rehearsal Imagery
Birthing & breastfeeding
· Mother Nears Completion· Optimal Positioning for Baby in Labor & Birth
· Positions During Labor, Descent and Birthing
· Birthing Phase, Descent, Birth Breathing
· Birth’s Perfect Design
· Breathing Through Labor
· Breathing with Birth
· The Magical First Hour
· Bonding with Baby
· Fourth Trimester
Why Hypnobirthing?
You will learn how to call upon your body’s own natural relaxant and thus lessen, or even eliminate discomfort and the need for medication. You will build a very positive expectation around birth, without any fear and apprehension. In order to do so you will learn techniques to eliminate fear and tension through pregnancy and birth. When a woman is properly prepared for childbirth and when mind and body are in harmony, nature is free to function in the same well-designed manner that it does all mothers in nature. The course requires your commitment to practise the exercises at home and have fun practising together, in order to prepare for your birth journey and your baby.
Additional Care of the newborn class
We recommend that you join our Care of the Newborn baby group class. This class explores how to care and look after your new baby from his/her physical and practical needs to safe sleeping and the ongoing support available for both yourselves as new parents and your baby.
We discuss the immunisation programme and routine checks your baby will receive within the first 48 hours after birth before discharge from hospital, up until 18+ months of age.
During the fun practical part of this session you will all have the opportunity to practice holding, burping, bathing and learning how to swaddle a baby with our baby dolls as well those all important diaper changes.
FAQ’s
Is Hypnobirthing right for us?
HypnoBirthing® suits both first time expectant parents and those who have had babies before. It helps women and their partners who are scared of birth or who are anxious because of a previous experience. It helps you prepare for a calmer, easier, positive and empowering birth experience.
Will I experience a pain-free birth?
Maybe, but taking the course cannot guarantee a pain free birth as there are many factors that can affect a birth. The HypnoBirthing® techniques you practice promote the release of endorphins, your body’s own natural relaxant. It requires your commitment to practising the exercises taught in order to master the hypnosis techniques. HypnoBirthing® couples learn to approach their birth without fear, prepared in mind and body, open about whatever their birth will be, and feel satisfied with their birth experience.
Can I practice HypnoBirthing® when medical interventions are required?
Yes, of course you can! The HypnoBirthing® programme is intended for a complication-free birth but women were still able to use the techniques they had learnt when their births took another path.
Is Hypnobirthing® beneficial when I have a caesarean birth?
Yes, HypnoBirthing® is a beneficial preparation for women and babies when a caesarean birth is required. When birthing mothers require a caesarean section, the HypnoBirthing® techniques are useful in helping mothers and birth companions to stay calm and relaxed and feel positive about their birthing.
HypnoBirthing® helps in several different ways:
HypnoBirthing® embraces the idea of prenatal bonding and this is helpful to all mothers.
Nerves and stress can impact the mother’s ability to take anaesthesia. Using the breathing techniques can help to slow the body down and facilitate the body accepting the anaesthesia more easily.
The Rainbow Relaxation audio track helps you relax before, during, and after surgery for an easier and quicker recovery.
You will be provided with birth preferences for caesarean birth.
Can I attend both the Childbirth Preparation course and the Hypnobirthing® Education course?
Yes, we have couples who attended both courses as a personal preference. You should attend at least one of the courses as either course will prepare you for a confident and empowered birth process. If you would like to attend both courses, we suggest that you first have a chat with our HypnoBirthing® practitioner to discuss your needs.
Contact our office for a private course date. Once you have your appointment date, you can proceed to book and pay online.
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