There are numerous benefits that parents gain from HypnoBirthing that can be felt during pregnancy, birth, and while parenting. One of the most common reasons parents enroll in HypnoBirthing is because they are afraid of the pain that can accompany childbirth and they are looking for ways to cope, but they end up experiencing so many other benefits from the program. While we cannot promise a pain-free birth, parents who take our course do have lower intervention rates, fewer surgical births, and – you guessed it – lower rates of pain medication use. In fact, those who take the class are more relaxed, confident and ready for birthing, and HypnoBirthing graduates have reported shorter births, more comfort, and happier babies.
Fear is the greatest contributor to birth trauma. You see, fear and pain can lead to parents accepting unnecessary interventions that lead to other interventions and possibly feelings of disappointment, failure, and trauma. HypnoBirthing helps parents approach their birthing day with more confidence and less fear — whether you have a scheduled cesarian section, a vaginal birth, a home birth or a hospital birth, HypnoBirthing is invaluable.
HypnoBirthing parents are educated in the physiology of instinctive birth to help them better advocate for their decisions and know what questions to ask in choosing a supportive provider.
Partners also learn how to support the birthing person by tapping into their connection with one another, and learning techniques and tasks that make your birthing partner more involved and helpful to the entire birthing process.
A brief list of some of the most important steps you can take to prepare for your birth.
Register for HypnoBirthing, starting at 20 weeks; the earlier the better!
HypnoBirthing is one of the oldest and the BEST original birthing education classes. Find out more information here.
It’s most beneficial to register and start classes at about 20 weeks, but Rochelle Bates teaches a compressed course for parents who find out about HypnoBirthing later in their pregnancy. It’s never too late!
HypnoBirthing International has so much information about the course and other topics concerning childbirth: www.HypnoBirthing.com
Register for HypnoBirthing
Discuss your HypnoBirthing birth preferences with every person who will be assisting you in your birth.
As you share your birth plan, discuss your provider’s opinions about your birthing desires and planning. Use BRAINS to negotiate if you must, to come to a common plan. If you cannot agree with your provider, consider a second opinion consultation, but never disregard your healthcare professional’s reasoning about special circumstances you may have. The goal is always the safety and health of Mother and baby.
Discuss your HypnoBirthing birth preferences
It’s one of those things that you hope that you NEVER need to use but it’s also one of those things that you absolutely NEED to know as a parent or caregiver for infants.
Encourage ALL your family and friend caregivers for your child to take this training.
Call your local American Heart Association for classes and be sure that your instructor is certified through the American Heart Association.
Infant CPR Class
Pre-pack a bag for the hospital (for Mom and the birthing partner) and a bag for going home.
Pack or make a list of all the things baby needs for the ride home, and regular clean clothes for Mom and birth partner. Pack everything as early as you can. See lists on their own pages.
Pre-pack a bag for the hospital
Practice installing it and taking it in and out of the car. Practice carrying the seat with about 15 pounds of weight STRAPPED in it, to start, using books, water bottles, etc… to approximate the weight of your new baby. Use little weights or full water bottles with exercise to strengthen your arms and shoulders before you start lugging your car seat everywhere. Try to use your legs and arms, not your back, to lift.
Purchase and practice using your baby car seat
Give your relationship its own space: there’s been so much focus on parenting in your pregnancy that sometimes your romantic and partnership identity doesn’t get much attention. Take a small romantic break with your partner before your baby joins you and give each other the attention you both deserve. Some parents go away for rest and relaxation, and some stay at home. Plan special meals and treats, plan a romantic date, give each other massages or foot rubs, enjoy a local park and a picnic, play board games together, go out and dance or see a movie (or do these things at home!) – anything you need a bit of peace and quiet to enjoy before baby is here!
Plan a “Babymoon,” even at homeRegister for HypnoBirthing, starting at 20 weeks; the earlier the better!
HypnoBirthing is one of the oldest and the BEST original birthing education classes. Find out more information here.
It’s most beneficial to register and start classes at about 20 weeks, but Rochelle Bates teaches a compressed course for parents who find out about HypnoBirthing later in their pregnancy. It’s never too late!
HypnoBirthing International has so much information about the course and other topics concerning childbirth: www.HypnoBirthing.com
Register for HypnoBirthingDiscuss your HypnoBirthing birth preferences with every person who will be assisting you in your birth.
As you share your birth plan, discuss your provider’s opinions about your birthing desires and planning. Use BRAINS to negotiate if you must, to come to a common plan. If you cannot agree with your provider, consider a second opinion consultation, but never disregard your healthcare professional’s reasoning about special circumstances you may have. The goal is always the safety and health of Mother and baby.
Discuss your HypnoBirthing birth preferencesIt’s one of those things that you hope that you NEVER need to use but it’s also one of those things that you absolutely NEED to know as a parent or caregiver for infants.
Encourage ALL your family and friend caregivers for your child to take this training.
Call your local American Heart Association for classes and be sure that your instructor is certified through the American Heart Association.
Infant CPR ClassPre-pack a bag for the hospital (for Mom and the birthing partner) and a bag for going home.
Pack or make a list of all the things baby needs for the ride home, and regular clean clothes for Mom and birth partner. Pack everything as early as you can. See lists on their own pages.
Pre-pack a bag for the hospitalPractice installing it and taking it in and out of the car. Practice carrying the seat with about 15 pounds of weight STRAPPED in it, to start, using books, water bottles, etc… to approximate the weight of your new baby. Use little weights or full water bottles with exercise to strengthen your arms and shoulders before you start lugging your car seat everywhere. Try to use your legs and arms, not your back, to lift.
Purchase and practice using your baby car seat
Give your relationship its own space: there’s been so much focus on parenting in your pregnancy that sometimes your romantic and partnership identity doesn’t get much attention. Take a small romantic break with your partner before your baby joins you and give each other the attention you both deserve. Some parents go away for rest and relaxation, and some stay at home. Plan special meals and treats, plan a romantic date, give each other massages or foot rubs, enjoy a local park and a picnic, play board games together, go out and dance or see a movie (or do these things at home!) – anything you need a bit of peace and quiet to enjoy before baby is here!
Plan a “Babymoon,” even at homeThis list started in “The Birth Partner,” by Penny Simkin, and has additions by Alicia Mutch, a former HypnoBirthing educator and me.
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This list started in “The Birth Partner,” by Penny Simkin, and has additions by Alicia Mutch, a former HypnoBirthing educator and me.
