Positive Birth Program Overview
Unit 1: Introduction to the positive mindset of hypnobirthing
Causes of Fear (including history) and how it affects our labour
The role of our caregivers
Mind/Body connection
What is hypnosis and how will we use it for birthing?
Fear-Tension- Pain Syndrome
My amazing uterus-understanding the physiology behind birthing
Our hormones are our friends
Re-programming the subconscious
Birthing Environment
The language for empowered birthing
Introducing our toolkit for birthing
The Power of Affirmations
Unit 3: Preparing the Mind and Body for Birth
Visualisations for pregnancy and birth
Pre-Birth bonding
Bonding with baby at birth
'Guess date’ - a normal range of pregnancy
Inductions - things you’re not always told
Achieving a natural start to labour
Instant relaxation techniques
Self-hypnosis techniques to practice alone
Using triggers, anchors, suggestion, self hypnosis during pregnancy & birth
Hypnosis/Relaxation Scripts; Prompts for partners
Unit 2: Choices, Knowledge and Tools for Empowered Birthing
Conditioning techniques for birth
Hypnosis tracks, birth music, aromatherapy
Releasing endorphins through touch
Choices in maternity care
Maintaining a healthy diet
Staying Active - exercise during pregnancy
Tips for Optimal Foetal Positioning
The importance of facial relaxation
Relaxation Breathing - a skill for life
Surge Breathing - the best tool ever!
The ‘urge’ to push/bear down – breathing down
Unit 4: Birth – Bringing it all Together
Birth Preferences – the importance of open communication with your caregivers
Special circumstances
Membranes Releasing
Questions to help you make good decisions
Birth companion as advocate
Your rights as a child bearing woman
Breech or Posterior – options & positions
“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.”
— Barbara Katz Rothman