Here are some of the things you'll learn that are not covered in most antenatal classes.
HypnoBirthing® is designed as a structured but informal class format that teaches about the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of birth. You'll learn why your body does what it does, as well as how.
Plus, as well as the classes themselves, you'll receive a professionally produced 196-page text book "HypnoBirthing®: A Celebration Of Life", an affirmations and relaxation tape or CD set, and numerous weekly handouts, all included in the price.
Additional benefits that have been reported by mums include:
You'll learn the techniques once for this birth, but then you can then use them again and again, no matter how many children you have HypnoBirthing® techniques work very effectively with home births, water births, hospital births, birthing centres...whatever. It's your choice what kind of birth to have - HypnoBirthing® helps them all. You can use the techniques to help calm and relax yourself any time you feel stressed out..
We can't promise you a 'perfect' birth - no one can - but we can promise you a much, much more comfortable and relaxed birth than you would have had otherwise.
Yes. We find that babies born using HypnoBirthing® tend to be calmer, feed better, sleep better and experience less trauma, because they are gently and calmly breathed into the world at their own pace.
Scientific research has also shown that the babies usually have higher Apgar scores as well (a measure of how well your baby is doing immediately after the birth, and then five minutes later).
Finally - something useful for the dad to do!
Instead of your husband or partner being a helpless onlooker, they become a central part of the birthing process, helping you to stay calm and focussed on the techniques you've been taught.
As a result, the fathers feel proud to have been able to help, and to be an active part of the birth.
Imagine how close that makes them feel to you and the baby!
Read on, and hear what other mums and dads have to say about HypnoBirthing®
Find out more at: www.hypnobirthing.co.uk
I recommend however that for best results you should only attend Hypnobirthing classes with a certified practitioner who is also a qualified hypnotherapist .
They should be affiliated with the HypnoBirthing Institute and should full up to date registration. You can find your nearest practitioner by following this link and submitting a request for a practitioner list www.hypnobirthing.co.uk