HypnoBirthing Classes

HypnoBirthing Classes

Imagine a calm peaceful birth... Relaxation is the key to a peaceful, calm birth. HypnoBirthing classes teach a relaxing, rewarding and stress-free approach to prepare a woman for a more calm, comfortable childbirth. Understanding and having faith in what your body can do, is the first and most important step to having a natural calm birth.

HypnoBirthing classes are structured in such a way that the father and/or support partner, is encouraged to attend. The importance of having your support partner attend; cannot be overstated. The partners love and support throughout pregnancy and during birth, provide valuable reassurance and bonding in preparation for the birth of your baby and pending parenthood.

The best time to attend class is between 22 and 28 weeks of pregnancy, giving you ample time to practice the techniques. These Hypnobirthing techniques are down-to-earth, straightforward and easily learned. Many couples who have attended class, even much later in pregnancy, have achieved excellent results. More about HypnoBirthing origins and advantages.

"My pregnancy was a textbook pregnancy, I felt great, was glowing and ate well. But at the back of my mind I feared this was all too easy and the birth would be a nightmare. So I did something about it and attended Hypnobirthing classes. It was the best thing I could have done. As I wanted a natural birth, being prepared for it was crucial. Others said Hypnobirthing was a 'gimmick' it wouldn't work and I'd end up having a caesarean like most women today. I believed in Hypnobirthing and that's all that mattered, I have not looked back since. I still can't believe the whole birth experience was so positive and so easy and straightforward... I felt mild discomfort, but not pain" Belinda... read the (full story)

As a father or support partner, you may be unsure of your role. Many partners have some fear surrounding their ability to watch someone they love experience pain and discomfort. The HypnoBirthing philosophy will help you to overcome these fears. You will come to know that through this programme you and the 'mum-to-be' will learn techniques that will reduce her discomfort and pain in labour and help her experience a truly satisfying birth. It's your love and support that will make a true difference.

HypnoBirthing is a relaxing, rewarding and stress-free approach to help prepare a pregnant woman and her support partner for a more calm, comfortable childbirth experience... what other parents say...

In our endeavour to devote maximum quality time to each couple, classes are kept informal and as small as practicable. HypnoBirthing classes are available at Annandale as well as Glenorie/Dural area. Evening and weekend classes are held regularly. Prior booking is essential.

Evening classes: - ANNANDALE
6:30pm - 9:30pm Mondays (one night per week over 4 weeks)
3:30pm - 6:30pm Tuesdays (one night per week over 4 weeks)

Weekend class: - GLENORIE/DURAL
10:00am - 4:00pm (Sat and Sun)

Jackson surprised us by deciding to be born at home! Marina was awesome and I had the privilege of receiving him directly from her. He's a peaceful boy. I think it had a lot to do with the calm, confident, fear-free way Marina approached his impending and actual arrival. Thank you for providing us with a new paradigm with which to approach Jackson's birthing. I have now experienced first-hand how powerful the HypnoBirthing way can be. Rex... read the (full story)

• Why many women experience pain in labour and how Hypnobirthing mums manage to avoid it

• How FEAR-TENSION-PAIN affects labour and how to birth fear-free

• How to overcome the fear of giving birth

• How to release negative emotions, fears and limiting thoughts

• Confidence that comes with understanding how your uterus and birthing body are designed to work

• Understanding how your mind, body and baby instinctively work together before and during birth

• How to utilise your mind-body connection

• Self-hypnosis techniques, see our Hypnosis page for more information

• The ability to approach each step of the birth with assistance, rather than resistance

• Methods of relaxation, see our Childbirth Meditation page for more information

• How to avoid being artificially induced

• How to avoid posterior presentation and breech presentation

• Light touch massage technique to enhance the flow of natural pain-killers, the endorphins

• Specific breathing techniques to enable you to breathe your baby gently into the world

• Techniques to relieve fatigue and help maintain a positive mood throughout the birth

• Instructions for your support partner on how to help you achieve and maintain relaxation and focus

• Bonding with partner and baby

• Toning exercises to make the muscles used in childbirth flexible and resilient

• How to design a Birth Plan to suit your individual needs

Video, audio and written material is used to enhance your learning experience.

Your HypnoBirthing teacher will provide you with a copy of Marie Mongan's HypnoBirthing book and several HypnoBirthing CDs to help you continue to practice relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques, in the comfort of your home environment.

Xina's second stage was only 19 minutes!!! A few major contractions, lots of deep breaths and a focused resolve to stay calm led to her baby coming out literally in one push! Xina had absolutely, no pain medication whatsoever! ... read the (full story)

Anwen is such a calm and contented baby and I'm sure we have the relaxation techniques taught during the Hypnobirthing classes to thank for that. So again, thankyou so much and to anyone thinking of trying Hypnobirthing we would definitely recommend it! ... read the (full story)

I am reading an interesting book, which is about how a person's experience in utero as well as in infancy and early childhood affects psychological and neural development. It has made me realise how enormously beneficial Hypnobirthing is. Not just for the birthing experience, but because of the relaxation during pregnancy and because it really facilitates a relaxed and positive attitude, towards health in pregnancy and the baby and therefore, towards parenting. I am so sure that it is one of the reasons that Louis is a relaxed baby and why I feel calm and confident as a mother. You will also be pleased to know that the CD "Mothers Devotion and Love" is of great benefit. I actually really enjoy it! Dr. T.N - Sydney

Sydney Wellbeing Centre

Katherine Ferris GSPP; MASTA; CHBE; CMAHA
Registered P.S.H. Therapist
BodyMind Psychotherapist
Hypnotherapist
Certified HypnoBirthing Educator

ANNANDALE: Ph: 9810 4027

GLENORIE: Ph: 9652 1818

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