Class Content
Class 1
What are you bringing to birth?
What is Hypnobirthing?
A short history of birth
Why do we fear birth?
Why does fear affect our birthing?
How the mind affects the body
Breathing
Mind-body exercises
Class 2
Preparing for birthing success
Quick relaxation techniques
Deeper relaxation techniques
Birth partner activities
Using anchors
Preparing your body for birth
Complementary therapies in pregnancy
Class 3
Due dates and other worries
Inductions and how to avoid them
Women-centred c-sections
Birth preferences and plans
Misconceptions about birth
Using your BRAINS
Releasing fear
Class 4
Birth made simple
More breathing!
Birth partner's role
Using comfort measures
Birth rehearsal imagery
The fourth trimester
Revision and repeats