HypnoBirthing®
What is HypnoBirthing®?
HypnoBirthing® is more than just a technique; it is a philosophy and a way of giving the power and control of birthing back to where it should be - to parents. It is an education programme that will teach you techniques for relaxation using self-hypnosis, visualisations, special breathing techniques and much more. These techniques together with the philosophy and support of the programme will eliminate or greatly reduce the need for pain relief in childbirth.
With HypnoBirthing®, you will be aware and fully in control, but profoundly relaxed. HypnoBirthing® will teach you the art of using your own natural birthing instincts.
The Many Benefits of HypnoBirthing®
HypnoBirthing® has many benefits;
- Reduces or eliminates pain
- Reduces the need for medical interventions such as chemical anaesthesia and episiotomy
- Reduces tiredness during labour, leaving the mother fresh, awake and energised as she births her baby
- Possible shortened labour by hours due to relaxation of the muscles
- Reduces risk of pelvic floor damage
- Great for bonding as brings the mother, baby and birthing companion together in a wonderful birthing experience
- Really involves the birth companion
- Can almost entirely eliminate postnatal discomfort and baby blues, reduces postnatal depression
- Great for baby, HypnoBirthing® babies are better adjusted, happier and often very alert
- Birthing is returned to the beautiful, peaceful experience that nature intended it to be
HypnoBirthing® Classes
The classes can be either in a small group or on a 1-2-1 basis.
The HypnoBirthing® Programme consists of 12 hours of carefully developed material. Classes are run either over four 3 hour sessions
They are suitable at almost any stage of pregnancy. It is never too early or late to start.
The 4 sessions give parents the opportunity to practice the techniques in between classes. 'Top up' sessions or hypnotherapy sessions to deal with specific issues around childbirth are also available. The classes themselves are small and have the capacity for up to 4 mothers and their birth companions.
Included in each course
Free with each course: HypnoBirthing® manual, "A Celebration of Life" (includes one CD), Rainbow Relaxation and Birth Affirmation CD, Course Handouts, ongoing telephone and email support.
Safer, happier, calmer birthing
In the classes you will learn and practice many techniques for a safer, happier, calmer birthing experience which will include: understanding how fear affects labour and causes pain, breathing techniques for each stage of birth, deep relaxation techniques, light touch massage, visualisations, birth preferences, and using your natural birthing instincts to birth your baby in the way that nature intended.
Where?
Evening classes are available in many areas across Sussex including:, Lewes, Shoreham-by-Sea and Worthing.
When?
HypnoBirthing® Worthing Classes are held at either Circle of Health Therapy Rooms, Sea Lane, Rustington, Near Worthing and Littlehampton or from January 2008 a Central Worthing location please contact us at hypnobirthing@begintolive.co.uk for other locations and dates or to book a group of friends.
The course is run over 4 evening sessons - giving you ample time to practice the techniques in between sessions
- July Course:Thursday Evenings: 6.45-9.45pm, Starting July 3rd for 4 weeks
- September Course - dates TBC please contact to register your interest
HypnoBirthing® Lewes Classes East Sussex are held at Orchard House, Victoria Hospital, Nevill Road, Lewes, BN7 1PF
The course is run over 4 evening sessons - giving you ample time to practice the techniques in between sessions
- June Course: Tuesday 27th May, Mondays: 2nd, 9th, 16th June 6.45-9.45pm
WE LIMIT PLACES TO 3-4 COUPLES PER CLASS SO EARLY BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
CLASSES CAN BE STARTED ANYTIME IN PREGNANCY FROM AS EARLY AS 19 WEEKS
10% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT IF BOOKED UP TO 7 DAYS AFTER YOUR 20 WEEK SCAN
Your investment
All prices are per couple (mother and birth companion). Birthing companions play an important role and whilst mums on their own are welcome you may gain more benefits from your chosen birthing partner attending.
Classes (4-6 couples): £250
One-2-One sessions in the comfort of your own home: £350
One-2-One Sessions in a prearranged therapy room :£425
Group discount: If you know 2 or more couples who would be interested in
arranging an exclusive course for you all we can arrange the course and
we offer a group discount.
For expectant mums late in their pregnancy, Julie offers focused sessions to teach breathing for birth, relaxation and management of pain and fear. The cost is £65 per hour.
What next?
To discuss your booking, call Julie on 07900 883618 or email your enquiry to hypnobirthing@begintolive.co.uk and she will get in touch as soon as possible.
If you wish to make a booking, please email hypnobirthing@begintolive.co.uk detailing:
- Your Name
- Address
- Contact numbers
- Estimated due date
- Date of class you wish to attend
Julie will call you to discuss possible class times and dates and forward a registration form to confirm the exact booking. Please see Courses and Events page for details of next available dates, or please contact Julie to discuss any other locations and possible dates.
Please note - to confirm your booking you will be required to pay a non-returnable deposit of £50. You will be asked to honour the full fee if you miss any sessions or don't complete the course. Payments are accepted by online payemt through Google Checkout below, cheque or cash. You will be provided with a receipt.
Pay Online
You can also pay online using Google Checkout below
Pay Deposit: £50
Pay Full Amount: £250
For general information about HypnoBirthing®; www.hypnobirthing.co.uk
