What is HypnoBirthing®
HypnoBirthing® is much more than a technique, it is also a philosophy and both of these aspects are really important. The technique is easily taught provided expecting mothers and their companions are open and willing to work with it. A persons’ belief system however is as equally important and for some it could be a challenge to take aboard the belief that birthing can be an easy, comfortable and awesome experience.
HypnoBirthing® is the brainchild of Marie F. Mongan and has been introduced in the late eighties in the USA and in 2001 it made its’ way to Australia. It is based on the studies and works of English obstetrician, Dr. Grantly Dick-Read, who by many is concidered to be the father of natural childbirth.
The program teaches women to utilise and control the body’s natural hormones, which can greatly reduce the need for drugs and interventions. The breathing techniques, visualisations and imageries taught, help contractions to work more effectively and therefore shorten the birthing process.
HypnoBirthing® restores the belief that birthing can be a beautiful, peaceful experience and it also creates a more integral role for the birthing companion.
During the classes the expecting mother and her companion will
- Be re-educated about a woman’s body and it’s natural function to birth a baby
- Discover the source of the myth that pain must accompany normal birthing
- Learn and understand how fear and tension affect the uterus
- Learn and practice different techniques such as deep relaxation, meditation, visualisation and special breathing
- Discover and learn how to apply an easy and effective massage technique that releases the body’s natural birth hormones
- View films of natural births and breast feeding
- Transform the birth companion into an integral part of the birthing process
Fees
Balwyn $440
Healesville $380
Your own home $480*
*If you have a friend who participates in the program with you at your home, the fee for you will be $380 and for your friend $400 (that's a saving of $100 for you and $40 for your friend).
Fee includes companion(s), 3 textbooks, 2 relaxation/visualisation CDs and various handouts.
Class numbers are limited to a maximum of 3 mothers and companion(s).
Even though it is never too late - it is best to attend the program between week 28 and 34 in order to get the most benefit out of it.
For class dates click here and it will take you to the class schedules.
If you are unable to attend any of the weekend sessions, I can run classes at Healesville on most days during the week from 9.30am to 4.30 pm or over 5 Thursday evenings from 6.00 – 8.30 pm. For more information call 59623304 or 0411037306.
TESTIMONIALS
If you are interested in booking me as your doula as well, the fee for this service is $580 which includes
- Unlimited email and phone support
- 24 hours on-call for 10 days before and after due date
- Support for the duration of the birth
- One 2 hour post-natal visit to de-brief the birth
For more information on Doula Services click here
If you would like to contact Esther via email click following link: Esther@innerwoman.com.au
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