Relaxation Practice

Now that you have experience with several relaxation techniques, it’s important to start to make a plan for how you will use these techniques during labor.  The first step is deciding which techniques you like best and that work the best for you.  Next, make a list of these techniques and have them available for [...]

What if I Experience Pain or Discomfort During Labor?

We can’t guarantee that your birth will be pain free.  We know that for some women it can be and that the HypnoBirthing program supports a more calm and comfortable birth experience.  If you experience pain or discomfort during labor the most important thing for you to do is to remain calm.  Your Birth Companion will help you stay [...]

Birth Companion: Things To Do After Arriving at the Hospital

Here’s a list of things to consider doing after arriving at the hospital:

Request a nurse who is partial to natural childbirth (the right nurse can make all the difference!)
Let the hospital staff know that you are using hypnosis for your birthing.  Some hospitals support hypnosis couples by assigning them to rooms away from high activity areas.
Review your [...]

Preparing for a Calm and Gentle Birth

The best way to create a calm and gentle birth is to spend some time preparing to give birth.  Sounds simple right, but so many women approach birth with very little knowledge about the process and what they can do to facilitate the kind of birth they desire.  The fact that you are taking a HypnoBirthing [...]

HypnoBirthing® Homework Assignment, Class 5

Please keep in touch and let us know if there is anything we can do to support you through the rest of your pregnancy and beyond. 
Review the following posts:

Preparing for a Calm and Gentle Birth
What if I Experience Pain or Discomfort During Labor?
Hospital Birth: Preparing for Triage
Birth Companion: Things To Do After Arriving at the Hospital

Homework on-going:

Listen to the [...]