Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hypnobirthing and how can it help me?
Hypnobirthing is a modern, evidence based approach to childbirth education built upon wisdom, philosophies and practices passed down throughout history. The course aims to help women and their birth partners achieve a positive and empowered labour and birth experience.
Should I also be attending my hospital's childbirth education classes?
The choice is really up to you. The hypnobirthing course covers what to expect, arms you with labour calming and coping techniques and tools for releasing any labour or birth associated fears you might have. Hospital run antenatal classes tend to provide a lot of education and more focus on medical interventions and procedures that may occur during labour and birth. I encourage you to do whatever it takes to feel well informed and ready with the knowledge you need to prepare for your birth whether that means doing both courses or just the hypnobirthing.
When is the best time to start classes?
You can choose to start classes any time but I recommend starting between 20-30 weeks gestation would be ideal. This will allow you to have enough time to practice using the tools you will learn and also help you keep it fresh for your upcoming labour and birth.
Can I use hypnobirthing if circumstances change and I require a caesarean or other medical intervention?
Of course! The tools and skills you will learn in order to stay relaxed and focused can be applied in any birth situation to help you keep calm and focused. Many women who have had planned caesareans have also found benefits after their births and reported minimal or no pain relief following their births and a quicker return to everyday activities.
Who can I bring along?
Yourself and your companion/birth partner. This may be your spouse, mother, other relative, friend, doula-whoever you think would be your best support during throughout your pregnancy, labour and birth. If you would prefer not to bring anyone along for the course, you may also come solo.
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