Course Content

In essence HypnoBirthing antenatal classes are threefold;

Firstly couples are educated on how birth works, once couples understand how relaxation is key to a comfortable often pain free birth, is becomes clear how the fear and helplessness women often feel is the cause of pain, leading to intervention. Fear affects the way the uterus performs during birth and the levels of stress hormones in the body.

Secondly the classes include using deep hypnosis to overcome any fears of birth or parenting which need to be deal with at a subconscious level.

Finally couples will learn self- hypnosis (a skill for life) and the birth partner will learn how to help mum stay in a deeply relaxed state during birth.

Actual Content

•Education on labour and birth including the effects on Mum and the Baby.

•Watch amazing HypnoBirths on DVD, see how calm and comfortable a relaxed birth will be.

•Learn hypnosis and self-hypnosis, this will be practiced in class many times.

•Birthing partners will learn how to help Mum go into a deeply relaxed hypnotic state during birth so she can be in tune with her body and baby and remain in control of her birth.

•Partners will learn an effective light touch massage technique to help mum relax

•Couples will release fears of birthing and parenting using Hypnosis. (No issues are discussed in class this is a private exercise in the mind)

•Wonderful breathing techniques, which Mums always tell me help them so much to relax and focus during surges.

•Discover powerful visualisations to use during pregnancy, labour and birthing

•Discover how to bond and connect with your baby before birth, if you are in tune with your baby and feel positive about birth your baby will feel the same.

•Learn how to write an effective birth plan.

•Discuss care options, whether you are having a hospital or home birth you can still influence the care you receive.

This course is a complete antenatal course focused on achieving a calm, natural and self controlled birthing experience. The course is 12 ½ hours in total, please go to course dates to view the options available.