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HypnoBirthing® The Mongan Method Program

Taught by Naturopathic Doctors and Doulas

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HypnoBirthing® Class Outline

Over 5 weeks you will learn everything you need to prepare you for labour, birth and beyond. The program is designed as a comprehensive and complete childbirth preparation course. (It is not necessary to attend another prenatal class through a hospital or clinic)

What you will learn:

Week One: Setting the Stage – Building a positive expectation for your calm, relaxed birth

Introduction to HypnoBirthing® Philosophy – Birth is a normal, natural and healthy function of your body

History of Women and Birthing: Where did all this fear come from?

How the muscles of the uterus work in harmony during labour and birth

Introduction to Hypnosis: You thoughts create reactions in your body

How fear affects labour and birth

Breathing exercise for relaxation

Visualization exercise

HypnoBirthing® videos

Week Two: Pre-birthing parenting and bonding; Preparing your mind and body

HypnoBirthing® videos

Understanding the life of your baby in utero

Bonding exercises

Your choices: The difference between OBGYN and midwife; Home versus Hospital birth

Visualizations for an opening cervix

Breathing exercises for labour and birth surges

Mother nature’s birthing program: how your body is hormonally and physiologically prepared to birth your baby

Relaxation exercises

Light touch massage

Nutrition

Pelvic floor exercises

Perineal massage

Week Three: Advanced visualization and deepening

Breathing practice

HypnoBirthing® videos

Labour and visualization exercises

Birth Preferences

Hospital tour and Home birth prep

Breech presentation

Signs when baby is nearly ready to arrive

Due date

Circumstances that may require medical attention

Avoiding artificial induction – Natural ways to start labour

Emotion Release exercise—Letting go of limiting thoughts, fears and negative messages

Week Four: Overview and Summary of Childbirth

Breathing practice

HypnoBirthing® videos

Is today birthing day? How to tell if it’s true labour

Reviewing the birth Companion’s role : Supporting the mother every step of the way

Labour – Your body and baby set the pace

Visualization exercise

 

Week Five: Birthing and Bonding

Breathing practice

Birthing

Birth positions

Breastfeeding

Baby’s first hour

Mother’s aftercare

Visualizaton exercise

Very important: The HypnoBirthing® program will provide you with all the materials, information, instruction and in-class practice you need to acheive your relaxed and confident birth. However, home practice of the techniques and exercises taught within the hypnobirthing program is very important to prepare your mind and body and increase your confidence in your body and your own abilities.

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