The HypnoBirthing Course

Some things you will learn:

• Special breathing, relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to facilitate each stage of childbirth
• Varied ways for you and your partner to bond with your baby prior to, during and following the birth
• Many different visualisations to enable you to confidently work with your body
• Birthing Affirmations to build confidence and calm
• Body positions and breathing techniques for an easier, more comfortable birth
• Massage techniques to release endorphins (your body's own natural painkiller - 200 times stronger than morphine!)
• How it is possible for you to have an easier, quicker birth
• How to release fears and anxieties about the birth or parenting
• How to overcome previous traumatic births and regain confidence in your natural birthing instincts
• Techniques and skills to enable you to remain in control during the birth
• How to talk to medical staff to allow you to make informed decisions and to remain in control of your birth experience
• Natural, safer techniques for induction if you go beyond your estimated due date
• A simple massage technique to dramatically reduce the risk of tearing during the birth
• Special breathing to aid the final birthing stage
• How to discover and look forward to the joy and magic of birth without fear
• A valuable skill you and your partner can use for the rest of your life to reduce stress and promote good health (see research:  hypnosis strengthens immune system)

Benefits of HypnoBirthing®

• Enables a more relaxed and comfortable pregnancy and birth preparation
• Teaches you how to look forward optimistically and fearlessly to your birth experience
• Shortens the first stage of labour by several hours
• Alleviates fatigue, leaving you energy for the actual birth
• Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for painkillers
• Eliminates or greatly reduces the risk of post-natal depression
• Fewer breech presentations or other complications
• Special techniques or body positions which can "turn" a breech baby
• Avoids usual 'forced pushing' practices which may lead to pelvic floor damage and incontinence*
• Easier resolution in the event of complications
• Promotes special bonding of the mother, partner and baby
• Provides a special and integral role for the birth partner, providing emotional and practical support and helping you stay calm and in control
• An opportunity for dad-to-be to be an helpful, supportive resource for you rather than a 'helpless onlooker'
• Babies tend to be better eaters and sleepers and have higher agpar scores
• Reduces or eliminates risk of post-natal depression
• A calm, serene even joyous birth experience instead of a tense, stressful ordeal
• Returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience nature intended

Course testimonials: what our Mums and Dads are saying

"A really great course, every expectant mum should do HypnoBirthing" Claire and Anthony, 1st time parents, Milton Keynes

"Although I wasn’t scared about going into labour I was apprehensive; however now I am looking forward to it and feel very confident"

"the course was very good and definitely worth participating in....I certainly feel a lot more confident" Alison and Ryan, 1st time parents, Leighton Buzzard

"Very informative and interesting."

"I feel that we are both prepared and can have the birthing experience that we want."

"The techniques are simple to do and there was opportunity for practice and to ask questions. It was taught in a very relaxed way which I liked....very pleased we decided to do the course"

"We are both very happy that we did it. I, in particular, am so relieved to have done this and now I am looking forward to something that I have feared all my life....it feels like a method I can apply in my way most importantly - with complete confidence. We both really enjoyed it. I recommend it to all I meet."   Natalie, 1st time mum, Leighton Buzzard

" [The course was] fantastically informative and a great confidence builder. [I] am as positive as I think I can be - am excited to see how it helps me through the birth" Alison,  2nd time mum, Toddington.

When should I attend Hypnobirthing® classes?

Generally, the sooner the better: the sooner you learn the techniques the more time you'll have to practice. Results are best when mum is introduced to hypnosis at least a few weeks before the birth. That way she (and her birth partner) can practice the hypnosis skills she'll use during her birthing.

Whilst taking a class earlier enables both mum and baby to enjoy the maximum benefit of relaxation and positive expectation during the pregnancy HypnoBirthing® can be of benefit at any stage of pregnancy in enabling you to have the best possible birth, so it is never too late to start and even late introduction is better than no hypnosis at all. Contact your Certified HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator for more information and to discuss your situation.

How do I find my nearest class?

See Class Dates and Fees for your nearest classes and to Book your place

HypnoBirthing®: the gold standard in hypnosis for childbirth

When seeking classes in HypnoBirthing® or hypnosis for labour and birthing, be sure that the person you have contacted has been trained and is also currently certified by the HypnoBirthing Institute. Practitioners are required to undergo yearly re-certification to ensure you are getting the best tuition. Click here for current UK listed Certified Practitioners . Ask to see his or her certificate to be sure that you are getting authentic instruction in HypnoBirthing® rather than an imitation. If you have questions or doubts, please contact the HypnoBirthing Institute for verification of the practitioner's affiliation.

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Denise Marleyn DHP(NC) MRNHP HBCE   Tel: 01525 850334   E-mail: contact@myhypnobirthing.co.uk

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