What You Will Learn in Meditative Birthing Classes (Hypnobirthing)

Class 1:  Building a Sacred Birthing Experience
• Overview of meditative birthing (hypnobirthing)
• A history of women and birthing
• The vocabulary for a calm and gentle birth
• Power of the mind as it relates to birth
• Establishing a relaxation routine
•Anatomy and physiology of the uterus




Class 2:  Bonding with Your Baby and Your Body
• Visualizations and exercises for connecting with baby
• Breathing techniques
• Relaxation techniques
• Light Touch massage
• Exercises for toning and strengthening

Class 3:  Preparing for a Relaxed Birth
• Your body's perfect design
• Deepening techniques and visualizations for labor and birth
• Releasing limiting thoughts and fears
•Birth preferences

Class 4: Overview and summary of childbirth
• Birth simply explained
• Hallmarks of labor
• Special Circumstances
•Review of breathing techniques

Class 5: Postpartum--the Fourth Trimester and Breastfeeding
• Physical and emotional changes
• Fertility and intimacy
• Connecting with baby, oneself, partner, family, and community
• Nourishment for mama and baby
• Skin to skin
•Latching