Hypnobirthing

What is Hypnobirthing?

In today’s world, the picture of a woman screaming, lying on her back with panicked doctors and nurses has become the classic stress and fear-inducing scene. Your feeling of being afraid to birth is completely normal, and you are certainly not alone.

However, birth does not have to be this way. These ideas have been embedded in our subconscious mind for ages, and when we find out we are pregnant we automatically revert to the fearfulness of giving birth.

Hypnobirthing can help us let go of those fears and introduce a more positive image and idea through a process of learning and reprogramming.

When we are relaxed, we let go of the fear and tension and allow our bodies to do what they were designed to do when birthing. This way when the time comes for you to birth your baby, your mind will remain serene as you will have a more positive belief system about birth.

The goal of hypnobirthing is to reframe our perception of birth through the use of breathing techniques, affirmations, meditations, and education. This approach can help to reduce pain allowing the birthing person to feel calm and confident instead of holding on to that fear during the birthing process.

Our Class Structure

Group classes for both you and your birth partner are typically organized into four sessions lasting about 2.5 hours each. (For private session scheduling, please reach out to us for more information).

Session One

In this session, we cover the science of hypnobirthing and why it works:

  • How the uterus works during labor and birth
  • How labor begins
  • Why do people experience pain during labor?
  • The mind / body connection
  • What do we fear?
  • The hormones of labor
  • The importance of relaxation
  • The brain
  • The Calm Birth School Breathing and wave breathing

Session Two

Here we will discuss the power of visualization and your birthing environment:

  • What is visualization?
  • Where will you have your baby and the importance of the birthing environment
  • Who is on your birth team and what are their roles?
  • Birth preferences
  • What is the role of the birth partner?

Session Three

In this session, we talk about the physical and emotional techniques that can support you along the way:

  • Physical and emotional preparations
  • The Pelvic Floor
  • Perineal massage benefits
  • Bonding with baby
  • What is a due date?
  • Special circumstances
  • Induction of labor
  • Natural induction methods
  • Light Touch Massage / Dial Down Method

Session Four

In our final session, we cover the labor process, birth, and what to expect postpartum:

  • Early labor & signs of labor
  • Birth positions
  • What labor feels like
  • When to head to your birthing location
  • What happens when you arrive at the hospital?
  • Working with your care provider
  • What to do if labor slows or rests
  • Birth breathing
  • Meeting baby and birth preference for this stage
  • The Fourth Trimester

What is Included in Your Course Fee?

  • 10 hours of comprehensive birth education for both you and your birth partner (Session-based course)
  • Your own copy of the Calm Birth Method book
  • Access to guided visualization relaxation audio tracks and positive birth affirmations (MP3s for you to download)
  • Physical and mental techniques to manage pain during labor and birth
  • Education for birth partners on their role during birth
  • Assistance creating birth preferences
  • Preparation for the fourth trimester for a smoother transition into parenthood
  • Ongoing support and resources to help you through your pregnancy and into the early postpartum period