Hypnobirthing - Dunedin, NZ
Learn Breathing, Relaxation & Hypnosis Techniques To Soothe The Nervous System And Quiet The Mind For Labour & Birth.
Hypnobirthing is a holistic antenatal course that will equip you with tools and techniques to help you connect with your mind and work with your body throughout labour.
In addition to the techniques and hypnosis, you will learn about what you might expect on birthing day. While everybody’s birth is different, and there is no one “right” way, every mother deserves to be free from unnecessary fears and anxiety, and feel equipped to move through choices with calm and clarity.
Hypnobirthing Will Benefit You If:
You would like to feel informed and prepared to have your best birthing experience possible
You would like to learn relaxation techniques to reduce/alleviate any stress and anxiety around birth
You would like your birth partner to have an active and supportive role during your birth
You are wanting more information on birth and how to work with your body during labor
You had a previous difficult birth and are wanting to be better informed and empowered during this birth
You are wanting to explore other holistic pain relief options
You are wanting to prepare a birth plan/intention with informed choices so you are aware of all your birthing option
“Jess was amazing, going through breathing techniques and hearing her voice automatically is relaxing. Having demos for partner involvement was great, some partners just don’t know what they can do to help, and makes them feel much more included on the journey”
You will learn:
Relaxation & Self Hypnosis techniques.
Breathing techniques for each stage of labour.
Affirmations & Visualisation techniques.
Holistic Birth Skills: Light touch massage, Acupressure, Rebozo, Hip Squeezes.
Stages of labour and how to navigate through them.
Optimal labour and birthing positions & understanding the physiology of the pelvis
Self Advocacy & Medical assistance/intervention.
Postpartum Preparation
“The main element that I took away from the course and what got me through was being in the right frame of mind”
You Will Receive:
2 x 4 hours Hypnobirthing classes -Saturdays 10am - 2pm
Classes are run in small groups
There will never be more than 5 couples in the class! Because the classes are really intensive and practical, and I want to make sure you are feeling 100% confident to use all the tools and techniques when your labour starts.
Hypnobirthing book and all class handouts
Morning tea
10 x Relaxation and Affirmation downloads
Ongoing support via phone/email up until the birth
Bonus: Preparing for Postpartum Guide/Workbook
Your Investment $425
(normally $550) Yes, I give you a $125 discount to make it more affordable!
* Private Hypnobirthing classes are available and held in the comfort of your home over 3 evenings or 2 Saturdays - $799
PLEASE NOTE Terms & Conditions for HypnoBirthing Group & Private
$100 non refundable deposit required on booking
The rest of the balance is due 24 hours before class starts.
All changes, cancellations & rescheduling require 2 weeks notice
“We have thoroughly enjoyed this well planned & accomplished Hypnobirthing course, it has been the best way to prepare our mind, body & soul for the arrival of our baby. The knowledge we gained is relevant & applicable not just in birthing but in everyday life! ”
Hypnobirthing Classes for 2024
Saturdays:
Feb 24th & March 2nd -Full
April 27th & May 4th - 1 spaces left
June 22nd & 29th - 3 spaces left
Aug 17th & 24th
Oct 19th & 26th
Nov 30th & 7th
*If I’m attending a birth the class will be rescheduled to the following week
*Hynobirthing is run in small groups and can fill up fast
FAQ
When Is The Best Time To Take The Hypnobirthing Classes? When you are ready and can fit it in. Some mums want to start at 20 weeks as it gives them more time to practice the techniques, and other mums start around 30ish weeks because they want it to feel fresh in their mind.
How is Hypnobirthing different from traditional Antenatal Classes? Hypnobirthing won’t replace traditional antenatal classes, however what I have found is that these classes often focus on the physiological and medicalised process of birth with little time teaching skills and techniques to prepare you mentally, emotionally and physically for birth. As a doula I try to teach you as many practical skill as possible, essentially giving you framework to move through your labour,
What If My Partner Can’t Make a Class? No problem, I will partner with you on the day, and when you get home you will have a hypnobirthing book to go through with your birth partner
Will I Have a Pain Free Birth? While it’s likely that you may not require any medical pain relief during your birth, I’m hesitant to say “Pain Free”because the sensations that you will experience are normal physiological functional sensations (pain). What Hypnobirthing does is increase the endorphins (natural pain relief) and oxytocin (the love hormone) by working with breathing, relaxation and other holistic birth skills to flood the brain with pain free stimuli, making it much easier to ride the waves of the surges
Kind Words
“”I had a natural birth that last 13 hours from my waters breaking to holding him in our arms, labour established at 11am, fully dilated at 13.15 and in my arms at 14.19. We used all of the techniques at various points some more than others and I only had gas and air on and off for an hour...other than that zero pain relief! I honestly wouldn’t of believed I could of managed just on the techniques we learnt with you but I did.Thank you for all your help and everything you taught us. “”
“Jessica brought us a lot of essential knowledge about all the birthing process and was very clear and informative. Her class is hands on, with great step by step guidelines. Both my partner and I felt a lot more relaxed and confident just after the first class . From a male perspective, I highly recommend Hypnobirthing class as it has demystified a lot of the birthing images we can have, and has taught me how to be the best support and play an active role before and during birth .
Thank you so much ! .”
“We had an amazing planned home birth and used our hypnobirthing techniques especially breathe work and hip squeezes from start to finish. So glad I did your course!”
“The main element that I took away from the course and what got me through was being in the right frame of mind, getting control of my breathing and affirming to myself that “I can do anything for a minute”
“Thank you Jessica, for the best gift any mother could have, hope and the tools for a comfortable, drug free, natural birth”
“Jess was amazing, going through breathing techniques and hearing her voice automatically is relaxing. Having demos for partner involvement was great, some partners just don’t know what they can do to help, and makes them feel much more included on the journey”