What is Hypnobirthing? And what is Hypnosis?

What is Hypnobirthing? And what is Hypnosis?


Here I answer the question that's likely been playing on your mind... "What the heck have I signed up for here?"

Spoiler alert, it's not about barking like a dog on stage!

Learn how to work with your body during labor, explore your birth options, and delve into relaxation methods like breathing, massage, and visualization that aim to make your birth experience smooth and positive. Hypnobirthing is beneficial for all types of births, whether you’re planning a drug-free home birth or preparing for potential interventions or c-sections. And we can get you feeling positive and prepared, whatever birth it is!


Timestamps of content:

00:31 Understanding Hypnobirthing Techniques

01:13 Debunking Hypnobirthing Myths

02:33 Hypnosis in Hypnobirthing

03:53 Real-Life Examples of Hypnosis

04:45 Self-Hypnosis and Relaxation Techniques

05:16 Conclusion and Course Overview

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You're in! Start here...

  • Introduction - Start here!
  • What is Hypnobirthing? And what is Hypnosis?
  • Fear, Tension, Pain Cycle

The Stages of Labour

  • First stage of labour & Vaginal Examinations
  • 2nd Stage of Labour & Perineal Massage
  • 3rd stage of labour

Mental Side of Labour

  • Oxytocin
  • Mind Body Connection
  • The Mental Aspect of Labour
  • Relaxation, do we even know what that is?!

Your Hypnobirthing Techniques

  • Your Hypnobirthing Techniques - Audios & Scripts
  • Your Hypnobirthing Techniques - Visualisation, Roger Bannister & a chance to try it for youself!
  • Your Hypnobirthing Techniques - Up & Down Breathing
  • Your Hypnobirthing Techniques - Massage and Counter Pressure
  • Your Hypnobirthing Techniques - U.F.O Positioning
  • Your Hypnobirthing Techniques - Environment & Anchors

Maternity System & Interventions

  • Natural & Medicinal comfort relief methods
  • Maternity Systems & Decision Making... using your B.R.A.I.N
  • What is a physiological birth? What are the Methods of Induction?
  • Options for Monitoring your baby
  • Assisted Deliveries - Forceps, Ventouse & Episiotomies
  • C Sections (Planned & Unplanned) and how to make them more positive
  • My due dates here! But should I get induced?

Preparing for Birth

  • Baby Positions and how we can help!
  • Birth Partners Role and how to feel less "what the heck do I do?!"
  • Preparing Mentally For Birth & How we stop thinking it's going to be terrible!
  • Planning your Birth - Should I make a birth plan?
  • Where to give birth: Hospital, Birth Centres or at home?
  • Water birth or land birth?
  • Processing Your Birth

YOU DID IT!

  • You did it!

Resources

  • Hospital bag homebirth Checklist.pdf
  • BIB Senses Activity.pdf
  • The Align Birth Pre & Postnatal Programme
  • Birth Stories, Videos & Podcasts