“HypnoBirthing® is as much a philosophy as it is a technique. It is a rewarding, relaxing, stress-free method of birthing that is based on the belief that all babies should come into the world gently, in an atmosphere of calm and joy. HypnoBirthing prepares a birthing couple – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually – for an easier, more comfortable and, sometimes, pain-free, birth. Through a well-thought-out program of deep relaxation, self-hypnosis, special breathing techniques, visualizations, affirmations, and education, HypnoBirthing® returns to a woman the art of birthing in a way that allows her to summon her natural birthing instincts and to birth her baby safely and with ease.” - HypnoBirthing Educator Syllabus

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• Reduces risk of pelvic floor damage

• Fewer cases of pre-eclampsia/dehydration

• Fewer interventions and surgical births

• Decreased use of oxytocics or AROM

• Shortens the first and second stages of labor by several hours & allows the birthing mother to utilize the natural pulsations of her body to breathe her baby down to the crowning stage, rather than pushing for long, exhausting periods of time

• Fewer pre-term and low-weight babies

• Lessened or eliminated need for epidural, episiotomy, & other interventions

• Happier & content mothers & babies

• Babies born alert; able to nurse almost immediately

• Fewer cases of postpartum depression reported for both parents.

• Infants with higher than average APGAR scores

• Eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain syndrome before, during, & after birth

• Lessens fatigue during labor, leaving the mother, fresh, awake, & energized as she births her baby

Hypnosis is a tool to assist a willing person into a calm and deeply relaxed state - similar to meditation. In HypnoBirthing® we use this state to help let go of fear, tension, and preconceived thoughts to support a more comfortable, confident, and positive birth experience. 

No, all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. Contrary to popular “stage-hypnosis”, you cannot be guided into a state of hypnosis unless you want to. Once in a state of hypnosis, no one can tell you how to act or to believe in something that is against your core values or beliefs. It is up to you what suggestions you will accept or reject. If someone tried to manipulate you to do something you do not want, you would come out of hypnosis. You are in control.

All hypnosis is self-hypnosis. If you want to reach a state of hypnosis you will. Like anything, practice and effort on your end will help you achieve your desired results, including being hypnotized. HypnoBirthing® can even work for those with an analytical mind.

A birth partner (this can refer to your spouse, partner, family member, close friend, or doula) is not required to attend. However, the course is set up to have your birth partner to be a part of the birthing process, be your advocate, and support you.

That being said, you will still be able to utilize the tools you learn for your birth without a birth partner and of course are welcome!

No. While children are fun to be around, we want our class environment to be as free from distraction as possible.

If you have an older child that you want to be your birth partner, please contact me so we can discuss if they can come or not.

All expecting parents from 16 to 34 weeks are welcome to attend. I’ve had expecting moms start the classes at 13 weeks in the past. If you feel you need extra time to prepare you are welcome to join! On average expecting parents are about 28 weeks pregnant when they attend the first class.

If you are past 35 weeks already, no worries! Send me a message and we can look into making special arrangements for an individual class for you.

Yes! Whether this is your first or you’ve already had multiple, this class is for everyone. HypnoBirthing® techniques can equip you with tools to feel empowered and help give you the birth you want.

HypnoBirthing® does not claim to make birth totally free of pain, discomfort, or unanticipated events. That being said, classes do offer the opportunity to explore birth without fear, stress, and preparation for whatever turn your birth may take. Some previous HypnoBirhting® parents have reported little to no pain during delivery.

This is up to you! HypnoBirthing® is for everyone, not only those who are planning an unmedicated birth. Like other things, HypnoBirthing® is a tool, some parents take classes with the intention to use and receive medication while others do not. I encourage parents to make the choices that are right for you and learn how to advocate for your choices.

Yes! However your baby is born and whatever turn your birth takes you want to make yourself as calm and comfortable for birth as possible. Moms who have had cesarean births with HypnoBirthing® report that their recoveries were faster and easier because they were able to relax and utilize the tools that they learned.

All certified educators are provided with the Gold Seal of Approval to display on their website (found on my home page) and marketing materials, as well as a signed certificate. They will also be listed in the online directory of educators.

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Yes! Send me a message and we can talk about what times work for you. This can be done over zoom or I can come to you (depending on distance class prices will change).

If you have more questions, no worries! Feel free to contact me (form below) and I will get back to you as soon as I can.