Three Rivers Hypnobabies

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👋Join me for my next virtual group Hypnobabies class series starting Sunday, February 14, 2023, and learn the most effective childbirth hypnosis program from the comfort of your own home. ⁣

This 6-week comprehensive childbirth preparation course covers all the pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum basics along with teaching students highly effective hypno-tools for an easier, more comfortable and confident birth experience.
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Classes will be held in the afternoons on Feb 12, 19, 26 and March 5, 12, and 19th via Zoom. This series is perfect for babies expected to arrive in April/May 2023.

Head to www.threerivershypnobabies.com for more info or feel free to DM me, comment below, or tag a friend who might be interested. Let's chat!!!

👋🏻Join me for my next virtual group Hypnobabies class series starting Sunday, September 18, and learn the most effective childbirth hypnosis program out there, from the comfort of your own home. ⁣

This 6-week comprehensive childbirth preparation course covers all the pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum basics along with teaching students highly effective hypno-tools for an easier, more comfortable and confident birth experience.
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Classes will be held on Sept 18, 25 and Oct 2, 16, 23, and 30th from 1:30-5pm via Zoom. This series is perfect for babies expected to arrive in November/December 2022.

Head to www.threerivershypnobabies.com for more info or feel free to DM me, comment below, or tag a friend who might be interested. Let's chat!!!

We fervently believe that support, education, and preparation make a massive difference in how you birth. And how you birth makes a massive impact in- well… a lot. Your body, your baby, your postpartum experience, your relationship. Now is the time to take control over the preparation for the best and most empowering experience of your life.

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As a doula, educator, and hypnotherapist, Kerry has been in the natural child birthing industry for over 30 years.

She joins this episode #47 by sharing how the innovative childbirth program she developed, Hypnobabies allows you to have the best possible childbirth experience for you!

Listen in and learn about the beautiful benefits of having a hypnobabies natural childbirth.

Kerry shares how the medical-grade hypnosis course, audio track hypnosis, and childbirth education can create ease in delivery.

She also discusses the unique "eyes wide open" hypnosis experience that allows you to move and get in more comforting positions during delivery.

🌟This is truly a fantastic program, and Kerry has excellent information in this episode for all women considering pregnancy, childbirth techniques, and delivery methods.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/childbirth-doesnt-have-to-be-so-hard-hypnobabies-with/id1508630608?i=1000557909425

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We are here for you in love and support, no matter your birth outcome. ❤️
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Dads can be part of the first embrace!
When fathers hold babies skin-to-skin, it helps them stay warm and safe. It’s a simple but powerful way of improving the health of preterm and low-birth-weight babies.

Making Informed Decisions About VBAC or Repeat Cesareans | VBAC.com

Making Informed Decisions About VBAC or Repeat Cesareans | VBAC.com Some mothers who have a cesarean know before becoming pregnant again that next time they want to plan a VBAC. Other mothers are sure they want a repeat operation. For some mothers the decision is sometimes difficult to make. Each woman is different and has the right to decide for herself based on th...

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“Why the Need For Awareness
• Researchers estimate that almost half of the cesareans performed could be safely prevented.
• If families don’t know these options exist they can’t advocate for them.
• Cesareans can be more or less “family friendly” depending on the practices and protocols at a facility and provider support.
• Preventable Cesareans may be responsible for up to 20,000 major surgical complications a year, including sepsis, hemorrhage, and organ injury.”

https://www.ican-online.org/cesarean-awareness-month-toolkit/?fbclid=IwAR24bwPGMvOX18y66dwGEldtFMem7iePM_BNUViNVE3QVz90QPht-wAXuLs

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ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕟 𝕒𝕤 𝕒𝕟 𝕚𝕞𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕒𝕟𝕥 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕧𝕒𝕝𝕦𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕙𝕦𝕞𝕒𝕟 𝕓𝕖𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕔𝕖𝕣𝕥𝕒𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕟’𝕤 𝕖𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕨𝕙𝕚𝕝𝕖 𝕘𝕚𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕓𝕚𝕣𝕥𝕙 𝕚𝕤 𝕗𝕦𝕝𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕖𝕞𝕡𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕤 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕛𝕦𝕤𝕥 𝕒 𝕟𝕚𝕔𝕖 𝕖𝕩𝕥𝕣𝕒.

it is absolutely essential as it makes the woman strong and therefore makes society strong

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“Happy, non-traumatized, empowered, and elated mother and baby” when it comes to birth. Comment with a heart if you agree.💙🖤❤️💗
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finding your village podcast — Finding Your Village

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finding your village podcast — Finding Your Village We discuss birth, postpartum and parent mental health with the goal of making the early days of parenting more connected.

If you or anyone you know is looking for a comprehensive childbirth education class (plus the added benefit of medical-grade hypnosis), I have a series starting in early February. Please feel free to share or reach out; I'd love to chat!
www.threerivershypnobabies.com or [email protected]

How to Deal With Houseguests As A New Mom

How to Deal With Houseguests As A New Mom I was a brand new mom during the holiday season of 2019. It was a challenging season for me between the hustle and bustle of the holidays, managing family

Catherine’s Hypnobabies Change of Plans C-Section – Hypnobabies

Catherine’s Hypnobabies Change of Plans C-Section – Hypnobabies Catherine’s Hypnobabies Change of Plans C-Section“My normally anxious self would be very stressed out thinking about this major change in plans

A healthy baby is NOT the ONLY thing that matters. You are NOT one feeling or one emotion. You are a complex human being who is allowed to have more needs than just staying alive, and more desires than having a healthy baby. The systematic dismissal of the importance of birth experiences and disregard for comprehensive maternal health is, perhaps, the ultimate driving force behind my purpose as a doula and educator. The “A healthy baby is all that matters” platitude is damaging and further perpetuates this disregard and dismissal of women and parents.
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First of all, I have *never* met a parent who wouldn’t do anything necessary for the health of their baby, if recommended by a provider they *trust*. The healthiest parent and baby possible is the bottom line. But. OTHER THINGS MATTER TOO. Acknowledging that trust, autonomy, respect, being heard, and even hopes and dreams MATTER does NOT detract from one’s gratitude for their baby. It is normal and healthy to have an opinion about your body and birth!

Second, these needs can be met *regardless* of mode of delivery or birth preferences obtained/not obtained. When these comprehensive needs are met, many kinds of birth experiences can be positive.

Third. Some babies are not born healthy. How a mother or parent is treated its *always* important. Following the logic of “a healthy baby is all that matters”, then what matters when a baby is not healthy?
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Regardless of preferences, circumstances, controllables, and uncontrollables…How one feels during and about their birth experience affects mental health, physical health, and bonding with their baby. That matters.

Sexism and racism are baked into our maternity care systems and our cultural attitudes about birth and those who give birth. LISTENING is one of the essential parts of deconstructing and dismantling these patriarchal attitudes.

This hierarchy of birth needs is based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. I regard this hierarchy as imperfect and a work in progress!

Accurate?! The dilation stages as told by 🎃!

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Created by the midwives of Royal Oldham Hospital.

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"Watching the cervix to tell the time of birth is like watching someone’s mouth to know when dinner will be served."

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Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. If this is something you have tragically experienced, or know of someone who has, here are some resources you may find helpful. You are not alone.

💕In a comment, please share your resources, thoughts, people, etc.

Here are some that we suggest:
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Advocate with a primary focus on infant and maternal mortality within the African American Community: pailadvocates.mypixieset.com by

- Gifts of remembrance: nowilaymedowntosleep.org via

- Pregnancy loss and how to talk to your kids: motherboardbirth.com/birth-skill-shares#pregnancyinfantloss

- CuddleCots, gives grieving parents the gift of a cuddle (found at most hospitals): flexmort.com/cuddle-cots

- A wide range of support, research, and resources: stringofpearlsonline.org and missfoundation.org via MISS Foundation

- Loss/Full Spectrum Doulas: Find a doula that specializes in pregnancy or infant loss. We provide a directory: motherboardbirth.com/partner-directory-parents

Skin to skin isn’t only reserved for the mamas 🥰

“Daddy’s Girls” 😍

Stunning photo by Ashley Marston Photography

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Homebirth is safe with the right provider, for low risk pregnancies and low risk people. Here are some questions that can help you find green flags for hiring the right midwife! If you need help finding a homebirth midwife, ask us! .
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Mallory’s Quick Hypnobabies Hospital Birth – Hypnobabies

Mallory’s Quick Hypnobabies Hospital Birth – Hypnobabies Mallory’s Quick Hypnobabies Hospital Birth“It was so surreal that we had a little boy and that I didn't have to use any drugs for his birth!

Pre-Birth Waves: Braxton Hicks 🌊

It is common to experience warm-up pressure waves during the last half of pregnancy known as “Braxton Hicks contractions”. These are sporadic uterine waves that tone and increase coordination of the uterine muscles in preparation for birth. Though not everyone can feel them, many of those who do say they experience a tightening feeling or “like a balloon being inflated in my belly”. These warm-up waves may be very slight and other times very powerful, and they can vary with your activity. Some may not even notice them at all. These periods of warm-up pressure waves before birth are often referred to as “false labor”, but there’s nothing false about them! We tend to think of them as warm-up exercises for your uterus, so they're definitely a good thing.

Pressure waves that continue for a few hours without leading directly into the birthing time are called pre-birth waves. These waves prepare the body and position the baby for childbirth. Towards the end of pregnancy, pre-birth waves tend to occur more frequently. Until the last few weeks of pregnancy, these waves will probably remain infrequent, mild, and irregular. Some people find they get more pressure waves when they're dehydrated, so be sure to drink plenty of water, especially as your guess date approaches.

"I can do this. I am doing this."

👋🏻 Join me for my next virtual group Hypnobabies class series starting Sunday, October 10, 2021 and learn the most effective childbirth hypnosis program out there, from the comfort of your own home. ⁣
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This 6-week comprehensive childbirth preparation course covers all the pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum basics along with teaching students highly effective hypno-tools for an easier, more comfortable and confident birth experience. ⁣
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This series is perfect for babies expected to arrive in late November/December into January 2022.

Let's chat!!! Head to www.threerivershypnobabies.com for more info or feel free to DM me, comment below, or tag a friend who might be interested.

Hypnobabies is having a "Labor" Day Sale 🥳 From Sept. 4-6 2021, use discount code BirthingDay25off at checkout to receive 25% off all products (except gift certificates). Click on over https://www.hypnobabies-store.com/?ref-hyp=ThreeRiversHB and browse the growing selection of hypnosis tracks for pregnancy, postpartum, and life.

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"Birth is an opportunity to transcend. To rise above what we are accustomed to, reach deeper inside ourselves than we are familiar with, and to see not only what we are truly made of, but the strength we can access in and through Birth."

- Marcie Macari✨

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Today is National Rainbow Baby Day, a day to acknowledge the child or children born after a baby that has died during pregnancy, birth, or early life. It is a day to honor the baby that brings such joy after the deep grief of loss; and to acknowledge the beauty that we see ever more clearly after enduring such heartbreak.

While we understand that not everyone connects with this term, or has the opportunity to carry a child after a loss, for those who do grow their family after losing a baby, it can be a powerful term and image. For those of you holding your rainbow babies in your arms, we are thinking of you and your tremendous journey. For those of you dreaming of having another child, or dreaming of being ready to try again, we are thinking of you with hope in our hearts.

It is truly a wonderful, beautiful mystery how much love the heart can hold.