I believe when a mother is properly prepared for birthing physically, mentally, and spiritually, she can experience the joy of birthing her baby in an easier, more comfortable way. I am a certified HypnoBirthing Educator with HypnoBirthing International - The Mongan Method, the original and the best HypnoBirthing course in Australia. I am also a current PhD student at The University of Technology Sydney, doing a project within the field of Midwifery. I would like to introduce to you HypnoBirthing®, a rewarding, relaxing, stress-free method of birthing that is based on the belief that when a mother is properly prepared for birthing physically, mentally, and spiritually, she can experience the joy of birthing her baby in an easier, more comfortable way. HypnoBirthing® is as much a philosophy as it is a technique that introduces hypnosis, a naturally induced state of relaxed concentration in which we communicate suggestions to our subconscious mind. Almost anyone who chooses to can reach deep relaxation and redirect their focus. Birthing becomes a calm, relaxed experience, without the fear and tension that cause pain. The body’s natural anaesthesia (endorphins)will replace the stress hormones that create pain, and when it’s time for baby to be born, the mother is empowered, confident and peaceful. What we teach week by week:
Session 1: Building A Positive Expectancy
Session 2: Falling in Love with Your Baby/Preparing Mind & Body
Session 3: Getting Ready to Welcome your Baby
Session 4: Overview of Childbirth — A Labour of Love
Session 5: Birthing — Breathing Love, Bringing Life
How do we do this? We discuss:
• Breathing techniques that quickly create a state of relaxation and comfort;
• Positions and techniques to bring about a deeper level of relaxation;
• Visualisations to make birthing easier;
• Methods to bring about a natural start to labour;
•What to expect during the last few weeks, at the onset and during labour and how the body will work with you;
• How to clear anxieties, limiting beliefs or fear surrounding birth;
• How the birth companion can help and be a real part of the birth; and more.
