Hypnobirthing® childbirth
education class
A peaceful, evidence-based approach that helps you reduce fear, embrace relaxation, and achieve a calm and joyful birth.
ABOUT Hypnobirthing®:
HypnoBirthing® is as mindset and a method for achieving a satisfying, relaxing and stress-free birth. This amazing program teaches you, along with your birth partner, the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more comfortable manner. When you are properly prepared for childbirth and when the mind and body are in harmony, your body is free to function in the same well-designed manner that it does with all mothers in nature.
Through a very simple program of relaxation and education, women learn to dismiss fear-based stories, misinformation, and birthing myths; and they are helped to see birth as normal. They learn to trust that their bodies know how to bring their babies into the world in the calm and gentle way.
Give birth
with confidence
and calm
be informed
of your choices
in birth
feel connected to your partner, your body and your baby
Be better supported
by your
birth team
Learn proven techniques to reduce pain in birth
Leave a fearful
and anxious
mindset behind
The benefits
HypnoBirthing® offers several benefits for parents during pregnancy, birth, and parenting. While many enroll to manage pain during childbirth, they often experience additional advantages!
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Reduces risk of pelvic floor damage
Fewer cases of pre-eclampsia/dehydration
Fewer interventions and surgical births
Decreased use of oxytocics or AROM
Shortens the first and second stages of labor by several hours & allows the birthing mother to utilize the natural pulsations of her body to breathe her baby down to the crowning stage, rather than pushing for long, exhausting periods of time
Fewer pre-term and low-weight babies
Lessened or eliminated need for epidural, episiotomy, & other interventions
Happier & content mothers & babies
Babies born alert; able to nurse almost immediately
No cases of postpartum depression reported
Infants with higher than average APGAR scores
Eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain syndrome before, during, & after birth
Lessens fatigue during labor, leaving the mother, fresh, awake, & energized as she births her baby
The Curriculum
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Week 1: Setting the Stage
HypnoBirthing philosophy & beginnings
A brief history of birthing
Dispelling common birthing myths
The mind and body connection
How your body was perfectly designed for birth
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Week 2: Falling in love with your baby and body
The birth companions role
Ways to bond with your baby in pregnancy
Selecting the right care provider
Simple ways to prepare your body for birth
Exercise and Nutrition
Addressing and working through fears
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Week 3: Visualization and Relaxation Techniques
Visualizations and relaxation for a calm birth
Preparing and discussing your birth preferences
Hospital routines and interventions
Initiating labor naturally and avoiding artificial inductions
Special breathing techniques
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Week 4: Overview of Childbirth
Childbirth explained
Labor comforts and positions
Ways your birth companion can support you during labor
Advocating for your care
Misconceptions about labor
As labor advances - how to move through labor with calm
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Week 5: Bonding, Breastfeeding, and Postpartum
Optimal positioning for baby in labor & birth
The birthing phase
Baby’s first hours
Bonding and breastfeeding
Postpartum
Frequently asked questions
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HypnoBirthing encompasses all of the information from a traditional childbirth education class, but with SO much more! Here are some things that make HypnoBirthing special:
A deep emphasis on the mind-body connection; how your mind impacts your birth and your physiology
Prioritizing bonding with your partner and baby before, during, and after birth.
Lots of information and conversations about hospital routines, procedures, and interventions so you can make informed choices.
In-depth education on the function of your amazing uterus and hormones so you can work WITH labor, not against it.
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The 5-week format gives you time to truly absorb, apply, and practice what you're learning. HypnoBirthing isn’t just information, it’s a mindset shift and a skill set. You’re learning techniques like deep breathing, guided relaxation, visualization, and affirmations, and those take time to become second nature.
Weekly sessions allow you to build these tools layer by layer, so by the time labor begins, your body and mind already know what to do. This steady pace also gives your birth partner time to grow in confidence and learn how to support you well. The space between classes is just as important as the classes themselves.
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No. There are alot of misconceptions about what Hypnobirthing is! Hypnobirthing does not include any religious or spiritual belief system. It is simply a philosophy and technique for a peaceful and positive birth.
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The “hypnosis” affilation with hypnobirthing refers to relaxation techniques. While it is often referred to as "hypnosis," it’s not about going into a deep trance or losing control. Instead, it focuses on using the power of the mind to reduce stress, fear, and pain by promoting deep relaxation.
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HypnoBirthing® has been chosen by thousands of expecting parents throughout the world to prepare for the birth of their child. Educators consistently receive positive birth stories from their students and testimonials about how grateful they were for the tools and techniques to use throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond. So yes, it works!
While not every mama who takes a HypnoBirthing class experiences a physiological birth, parents who have taken this course have reported fewer interventions and greater satisfaction. HypnoBirthing is for all parents and all types of births!
This course will provide you with support, knowledge, and tools for achieving your birth goals and it is designed to give you the best chance at having a instinctual and peaceful birth, while also preparing parents to navigate whatever path their birth takes. There is no way to “fail” HypnoBirthing! Every new baby is a beautiful success however they arrive!
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My classes range from women who are 15 weeks all the way to 35 weeks. I believe that the best time to take the class is between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy. So you have adequate amount of time to practice and prepare. My biggest recommendation is to try and set it up so that you are ending the series before 37-38 weeks. I do find that moms who start later wish they would have started sooner, but it's better "late" than never!
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Yes! Ideally, partners will come with you to every class and will be very much involved. They are taught how to be an active, calming presence, helping to create a peaceful environment, assisting with the techniques during labor, along with learning to advocate for you in whatever setting you choose to give birth in.
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Some insurances do cover the cost of childbirth education classes or may allow the use of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Care Savings Account (HSA) to pay for prenatal classes. I am more than happy to provide the necessary paperwork for insurance reimbursement.
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Please reach out if you notice that a class date might conflict with your schedule. There are lots of options we can discuss! Even if it’s a last minute thing.
