Achieve a Safer, Easier and More Comfortable Birth with Hypnobirthing

What is Hypnobirthing all about?
More than 10,000 happy couples have had their lives changed for the better by Hypnobirthing. More than 500
news organizations— including Good Morning America, The Today Show, Dateline, The Richard & Judy Show, Time, Newsweek, Parenting and Better Homes & Gardens, The Irish Times, The Irish Independent, The Daily Mail, TV3 — have joined the movement for better birthing.

The concept of Hypnobirthing is not new, but rather a rediscovery of the philosophy of birthing as it existed thousands of years ago and as it was set out in the work of Dr. Grantly Dick-Read, an English obstetrician, who
first forwarded the concept of natural birthing in the 1920s.

Hypnobirthing founder Marie Mongan explodes the myth of pain as a natural accompaniment to birth. She proves through sound medical information that it is not our bodies but our culture that has made childbirth a moment of anguish, and that when we release the fear of birth, a fear that is keeping our bodies tense and closed, we will
also release the pain.

What’s in it for you?
A relaxed you, a relaxed baby, a supportive and relaxed birthing Partner that benefits all of you, both before,
during and after birthing!

What will you learn?
Even if you are currently unsure of an intervention-free birth. We prepare both you and your birthing companion
to feel ultimately confident in giving birth to your new baby. Whilst also learning to separate and release the fear
of childbirth and pain that has been conditioned in us since childhood.    

How can a Hypnobirthing Course Benefit me, my baby and my partner

You will experience and learn …
Self help relaxation techniques and exercises – That eliminates the Fear–Tension–Pain syndrome before, during, and after birthing by using guided imagery, hypnosis, breathing exercises, positive thinking, which will also
deepen your connection to your baby and provide you with a happy and comfortable pregnancy.

Your confidence, and trust in yourself and birthing partner will enhance your natural bonding with your new baby which will in turn lead to a safe natural birth.

Self-hypnosis and knowledge of gentle birthing methods will help you to build a new confidence in your body's own natural ability to give birth without unnecessary interventions.

Philosophy of Gentle Birthing - Rationale for gentle birthing/muscle comparisons. How the uterus works. How fear affects labor. Origin of the pain concept. Hypnosis and deep relaxation. Physical and chemical responses to visualization.

Pre-birth parenting, bonding exercise, relaxation and breathing. Positions for relaxation. Light touch massage, releasing limiting thoughts. Preparing the body for birthing, Pelvic floor exercises and
Perineal massage.

• The importance of nutrition to growing healthy, happy babies.
• Preparing your birth preferences. Looking at estimated due dates
• Special circumstances requiring the attention of a care provider
• Releasing negative emotions, fears, and limiting thoughts
• Pre-labour warm ups / practice labour
• Birth companion's role
• Protecting the natural labour experience—Questions / techniques
• Birth rehearsal imagery and more……

As part of the course you will also receive a complementary CD on Hypnobirthing and numerous weekly handouts, all included in the price.

Where are the Classes Held?

Stillorgan Park Hotel, Dublin – click here for schedule

When should my birthing partner and I enroll?
You and your birthing partner can enroll anytime from week 12 onwards. The earlier one starts the more automatic and comfortable you become in using these techniques. The success of the course is strongly linked to how much practice you do.