Both of these courses are taught online, or in person if you live in Surrey. If in person, it'll be from the comfort of your own home - stay in your comfies, on the sofa and kick back for the class (which is also true of any classes held online too, of course!)
Full hypnobirthing course
One-to-one courses are £350 (in person) or £280 (online) per mother and birthing partner, and take place over four sessions, with each session 2-3 hours.
The sessions are broken down as follows, and every couple will receive a copy of The Hypnobirthing Book:
Session 1
Introduction to hypnobirthing and hypnosis
How the mind works
The importance of language
Physiology of the birthing body
Hormones of labour and birth
Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and the role in birth
Session 2
Breathing techniques
Visualisations
Anchors
Birth preparation
Positions for birth
Physical aspects of pregnancy
Session 3
Decision making (B.R.A.I.N)
Roles and the maternity system
Induction of labour
Natural methods of induction
The importance of the birth partner
Session 4
Where to give birth
Pain relief options
First stage of labour
Second stage of labour
Third stage of labour
Your birth proposal
The importance of practice
Refresher hypnobirthing course
The refresher course is £80 and is 2-3hours.
The course is suitable for those who have previously taken a full hypnobirthing course for a previous pregnancy, and want to refresh their knowledge for their current pregnancy.
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Bespoke content tailored to you depending on your specific requirements
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Refresh on breathing techniques for labour
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Visualisation techniques to help you stay relaxed and comfortable
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Positions that are beneficial for labour and birth
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Planning your birth proposal
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Refresh on your birth partner's role
