The childbirth hypnosis training program is designed to enhance expecting mothers’ psychological processes that play a very significant role in the labor process. In this program, not only will you learn to look at “labor pain” from another perspective, but also how to manage your physical sensations effectively. We will replace “fear” with excitement and enhance the intimate bond within your family!

Have a calm, relaxed and fulfilled labor experience with pleasant anticipation!

Max 6 people classes, 5-week program, each class is about 2 hours

*Please discuss with your doctor before joining the program.

Who should join?

It is recommended that you take this course sometime between months 6-7 of your pregnancy. If you are closer to your labor, please inquire to learn about other options.

This program is perfect for mothers who; have a significant fear of labor pain, have fear of medical environments, conditioned to expect negative results in medical environments, mothers who have had previous traumatic childbirth experiences, and/or mothers who desire to have a comfortable and calm birthing experience.

Classes:

Week 1: Learn the inner workings of your mind and your body

•  What is pain and why does everyone feel it differently?

• Myths and misconceptions about labor

• Discussion of any fears mothers may have in relation to the labor experience. (Ex. Negative stories from friends and family, old experiences)

• Releasing negative emotions and fears around labor

• Your body and how it’s designed to have labor naturally

• Recognize the pleasant sensations

• Your birth: Creating your ideal birth experience – the way the mother imagines, desires!

• Create a birth plan with step by step details

• In-class hypnosis

Week 2: Manage your body effectively

• Hypno-anesthesia and deepening techniques

• Self-hypnosis and how to practice at home

• “Deep belly breathing” and “labor breathing”

• In-class hypnosis

Week 3: “You” are the highlight

• Relationships: How do you feel about yourself and your relationship with your birth partner?

• Enhance self-image: How to handle physical and emotional changes during your pregnancy

• Relationship strategies improve your relationship to a more intimate level

• How to handle emergency situations

• In-class hypnosis

Week 4: Conditioned to relax

• Birth companion joins for the 4th class

• Practice hypnosis with the birthing partner

• Practice self-hypnosis as a couple

• Birth companion learns how to help relax and support the mother during the labor

Week 5: Ready to meet with your heart!

• Birth companion joins for this 5th class

• Previous techniques are discussed again to ensure that both partners are comfortable with the inner workings of hypnosis

• Bring yourself to a deep state of hypnosis during labor

• Incorporate all the tools and techniques at the perfect timing

• Final comments, questions, and recordings