HypnoBirthing Course Outline
HypnoBirthing is about achieving trust and confidence in yourself your body and in your baby. In today's society, our image of giving birth is strongly influenced by the media. If you are pregnant with your first baby and therefore have no experience of giving birth yourself, you may be very frightened about it.
Even if you have already experienced a birth, but for whatever reason, it was not the way you wanted it to be, you can learn to give birth without fear and with confidence.
HypnoBirthing is a complete course to prepare for childbirth. There will be 5 weekly lessons which will give you confidence, relaxation, focus and a positive outlook towards birth. You will learn breathing techniques, relaxation techniques and how to apply self-hypnosis and visualizations so that you are confident and relaxed during birth. This allows you to cooperate with your body, making the birth process easier and smoother.
My goal after the last lesson will be that you are excited and looking forward to giving birth to your baby.
Be Confident and Empowered!
Unit 1 – Setting the Stage
Dehypnotizing & Building a Positive Expectancy
Philosophy and Beginning of HypnoBirthing®
History of Women and Birthing
How the Uterus Works in Birthing
What’s Wrong with Labor
How Fear Affects Labor
The Origin of Fear in Labor
The Power of the Mind
The Laws of the Mind and Change
Psycho-physical Association
Building Positive Images of Birth
Unit 4 – Overview and Summary of Childbirth
Birth Companions Role
Prelabor Tricksters
Labour Start
Birth Companions Support Role
Thinning and Opening Phase
Labor Slows or Rests
Misconceptions about Labor
Birth Companion Advocates for Mother and Baby
Hallmarks as Labor Advances
Breathing
Birth Rehearsal Imagery
Unit 2 – Falling in Love with Your Baby
Pre-Birth Parenting, Preparing Your Mind and Body
Pre-Birth, Perinatal, and Postnatal Bonding
Background of Fetology Studies
Belly Mapping
Selecting Care Providers
Preparing the Mind for Birth
Hypnosis Deepening and Visualization
Releasing Fear
Sport & Nutrition
Unit 5 – Birthing
The Final Act and Bonding
Mother Nears Completion
Optimal Positioning for Baby in Labor and Birth Positions During Labor, Descent and Birthing Birthing Phase
Birth Breathing
Births Perfect Design
Postpartum
Fourth Trimester
Unit 3 – Advanced Visualization and Deepening
Labor and Birthing Visualizations and Deepenings
Looking at the “Estimated Due Date”
Avoiding Artificial Induction
Preparing Birth Preferences
How the Body Prepares for Birth
Initiating Labor Naturally
Your Body’s Perfect Design
Releasing Fears and Limiting Thoughts