Course Information
There are 4 sessions per course with an option of an extra session if requested.
Below you’ll find a list of the topics I cover at each session.
Session 1
Introduction to Hypnobirthing
- An introduction to hypnobirthing
- Exploring your thoughts around birth
- Fear tension pain cycle
- Impact of word and language
- Exploring the power of your mind
- Muscles of the uterus
- Hormones and your nervous system
- Relaxation and visual practice scripts
Session 2
Hypnobirthing Techniques and the First Stage of Labour
- Early labour and the first stage of labour
- Breathing up exercise
- Visualisation and up breathing
- Anchors for relaxation
- Positive affirmations
- Physical aspects of pregnancy, babies position pelvic floor, perineal massage
- Active positions for birth
- C sections releasing fears and building confidence in all types of birth
- Relaxation and visualisation scripts
Session 3
Second Stage of Labour Birth Choices and Decision-making
- Due dates
- Induction
- Encouraging labour naturally
- Informed choice and decision making
- Taking responsibility for your birth
- Second stage of labour
- Options for you in labour
- Breathing techniques
- Down breath and visualisation
- Relaxation and visualisation scripts
Session 4
The Third Stage of Labour and Place of Birth
- Discussing place of birth and choices
- What to pack for a planned hospital birth
- Planning a home birth
- Birth partner’s role
- Birth preferences-birth proposal
- The third stage of labour
- The fourth stage of labour
- The golden hour
- Relaxation and visualisation scripts
Session 5
(optional extra)
Preparing for Afterwards
- Postnatal preparation
- Breast-feeding
- Normal newborn feeding needs
- Positioning and attachment
- Common breast-feeding issues
- Basic newborn care
- Normal newborn behaviour
- Physical and emotional aspects of new parenthood
- Relaxation