HypnoBirthing® is Instinctive Birthing
During your five-week course you will learn deep relaxation, visualization, and breathing techniques in combination with education, affirmation, and self-hypnosis. HypnoBirthing returns the birthing experience to our natural instincts, where we are free of any unnecessary fears and can trust our bodies and our babies.
The HypnoBirthing Advantage
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Reduces, and often eliminates, the need for chemical anesthesia, episiotomy, and other interventions
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Lessens fatigue during labor, leaving the mother fresh, awake, and energized as she brings her baby into the world
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Shortens the thinning and opening phase of labor by several hours
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Reduces the risk of pelvic floor damage
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Includes the birthing companion as an integral part of the birth, not an onlooker
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Leads to a gentle birth and easier emotional and physical post-partum recovery
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Promotes better adjusted and happier babies
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Check out the HypnoBirthing website for more!
HypnoBirthing® Classes
Below you will find general descriptions of your class options and what to expect. If you'd like more information, please see my blog post on What is HypnoBirthing or reach out to me directly. I'd love to chat with you!
All HypnoBirthing classes, regardless of whether they are in-person, online, group, or private, meet for about 2.5 hours once a week for five weeks. Online classes are open to anyone across the United States and meet via Zoom; private classes meet online or in the comfort of your own home; and in-person classes meet at Trillium House in Lynchburg, VA. (Please note that if a labor and birth is actively taking place at Trillium House at the time of our class, I will let you know ASAP and we will meet virtually for that class session.)
Most people typically start their class series somewhere between 20 and 34 weeks pregnant.
Fee (includes 2 participants and materials):
- Group Classes: $399
- Private Classes: price varies depending on location. Please get in touch with me if interested, especially if there's not a group class that works for your due date! I'm always willing to work with your individual needs!
Materials Provided
All families will receive a copy of the updated 4th edition textbook, HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method, a super informative set of class handouts to help you and your partner leading up to and after birth, and a set of MP3 tracks to help you quickly relax and release any fear and tension.
Group Classes
Meet other expectant parents and start building your tribe in a group class! Whether you are meeting online or in-person, I guarantee we will all laugh together throughout our five weeks. This is a safe space to meet others going through the same thing and to even build lasting friendships.
Private Classes
You get me all to yourself! I will come to your own home and teach you the complete five-week class. Ask questions along the way, get extra practice on breathing and relaxation techniques. This is a great option if you prefer a more private experience.