Buy the book here:
The original HypnoBirthing book by Marie Mongan. Also contains Relaxation CD
HypnoBirthing® Testimonials
“I am so pleased that I was finally able to experience birthing the way I knew it was supposed to be. Had quite a few questions from the midwifes too. Interesting to note that both the OB and midwife made the comment that as I was so relaxed they did not think things were imminent. Also interesting was that Emily was posterior and managed to turn 180 deg to face the correct way in the 11 mins it took to birth her from when my membranes released. Again the OB had just commented that as she was posterior that things could take a while yet! Anway I am at home now and still feeling good.” Naomi 2008 (5 hour labour)
“Amy and I spent the early hours of Tuesday morning putting into practice everything we learned with Helen. As Amy progressed through the early stages of labour, we stayed at home, maintained a relaxed atmosphere and with the help of massage, breathing and other hypnobirthing principles, Amy gradually moved into "labourland". We arrived at the Mater at 5.45am and were escorted into the very same birthing suite that Amy had visualised giving birth in. Amy was amazing! She stayed completely "in the moment" and trusted her body. At 7.18am on Tuesday morning (just an hour and a half after arriving at hospital) Amy gave birth to Jack without the assistance of any drugs and without the presence of any medical staff apart from [midwife]. Helen, thanks to your hypnobirthing sessions Amy was completely confident in her ability to work with her baby to give birth naturally. The entire "hypnobirthing group" gave Amy the support she needed to believe in herself. Thanks so much to all of you!” Clark and Amy, 2008
HypnoBirthing® Class Outline
UNIT #1: Building A Positive Expectancy
*Introduction *HypnoBirthing® *Rationale for comfortable birth *How the Uterus Works *What's Wrong with Labor? *How Fear Affects Labor *Origin of Pain Concept *Hypnosis and Deep Relaxation/Creating Positive Birth Outcomes *HypnoBirthing® videos of labor & birth
UNIT #2: Falling in Love with Your Baby/Preparing Mind & Body
*HypnoBirthing® stories on DVD *Prenatal Bonding Techniques *Relaxation and Visualization for birthing *Rapid and instant relaxation techniques *Breathing techniques for birthing *Progressive, Instant, and Deepening Techniques *Hypnotic Relaxation and Visualizations
UNIT #3: Getting Ready to Welcome your Baby
*Looking at your estimated due date *Making hospital, home or birthing center plans *Preparing the Body for Birthing *Light touch birthing massage *Birth Stories on DVD *Preparing your birth preferences sheets *When Baby is Ready *Avoiding Artificial Induction of Labor *Your Body Working for You And with You *Releasing Negative Emotions, Fears and Limiting Thoughts
UNIT #4: Overview of Childbirth--A Labor of Love; & UNIT# 5: Birthing--Breathing Love, Bringing Life
Birthing in Water *HypnoBirthing Birth Stories and/or "Birth as We Know It" DVD *Birth Explained Simply *Onset of Labor--Thinning and Opening Phase *Mother Nears Completion--thinning and opening phase ends *Arriving at the Hospital *As Labor Moves along| *Birth Companion's Role *If Labor rests or slows *Protecting the Natural Birthing Experience *As Birthing advances--Nearing Completion *Breathing Baby Down *Birth of the placenta *Bonding with your baby *Forest Fantasy Metaphor *Birth Rehearsal Imagery
View HypnoBirthing Birth - Brisbane, February 2010
hint: turn off HD for better viewingTheo's Birth video from hailey bartholomew on Vimeo
Classes
Standard classes (max 4 couples): each class is 2.5-3 hours duration, with a small break in the middle and light refreshments provided.
Maximum of 4 couples in each class.
It is advisable to book well in advance as some months, classes book out due to the popularity of the classes.
Private sessions (incl occasional home visits or catch-up classes) available on request. Please contact your facilitator for more details
Investment
Each facilitator sets their own fee structure for the sessions. Please enquire with the individual facilitator as to current rates and fees for classes and/or private sessions.
If you are experiencing genuine financial hardship, please enquire as to arrangements for special circumstances where an exchange or alternative payment system may be made available.
"If we aim to create a nonviolent world, we must begin with love and nourishment in the womb" - Deepak Chopra, Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives
...one birth at a time.....I look forward to meeting you soon and wish you a very Happy Birthing Day!.
Helen Pywell, P: 043 003 6211, E: doulahelen@gmail.com