Why HypnoBirthing?

HypnoBirthing® is a program of preparing for childbirth with hypnosis and is based on the premise that childbirth is a normal, natural and healthy function for women.  A study on hypnosis and childbirth, published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, found that women who used hypnosis during childbirth had shorter labor and used [...]

Optimal Birthing Position & Breech Babies

Visualizations and affirmations to encourage your baby to move into optimal birthing position are helpful techniques to practice later during pregnancy.  Also, when you are at week 37 in your pregnancy, begin listening to your Birthing Body Zone CD several times per week. This CD is designed to help your body further prepare for a [...]

Affirmations

Affirmations are positive suggestions that are stated “as if now.”  Affirmations provide powerful messages to your mind and body.  They are particularly effective during hypnosis.  As discussed in class, when you are in hypnosis, your unconscious mind more readily accepts suggestions.  Affirmations are a great way to prepare for birth and they are an easy and [...]