Having a baby will be one of the most exciting times in your life. And it goes without saying one of the most life-changing.
The following has been designed to give you and your birth partner options to prepare for an empowered, calm and positive birthing experience as well as a smooth transition into early parenting.
I believe that knowledge and learning the skills to support that knowledge is power in itself. And even more than that the skills learned for hypnobirthing can be utilised way beyond the pregnancy and birth itself.
I look forward to supporting you throughout this very special time.
HYPNOBIRTHING AUSTRALIA TM POSITIVE BIRTH PROGRAM OPTIONS CLASSES:
Group classes run throughout the year and held over 2 consecutive Saturdays, 6hrs each day.
Light refreshments provided.
Private one-on-one classes are conducted in your home, at a time that is mutually agreed upon.
Hypnobubs session in private or as a Skype session (details on application).
Class dates will be regularly added throughout the year, so please contact me to check upcoming events.
COURSE OPTIONS & INVESTMENT:
Group Course: Full Course 12 hours (see outline below) $580
Private Course: If unable to attend group sessions, or you prefer a one-on-one course held in the comfort of your own home, full course 12 hours (see outline below) $900
50/50 Group & Private Combined: If you want to attend a group course, but unable to make the set dates, you can combine a mix of the two. Full Course 12 hours (see outline below) $750
Hypnobubs Hypnobirthing Online Course: Ideal for those who are unable to attend in person, due to class availability or cost.
There are two options: Value Package - Online Course in conjunction with a 90-minute private session $349
Hypnobubs Online Course with a 3 hour private session: $499
Basic Package - Online Course Only also available
Refresher Course: If you've previously completed the Hypnobirthing Australia™ course, a 3 hour refresher session is available. $325
Prices include all required course materials such as your comprehensive Hypnobirthing Australia™ client folio, 4 x practice MP3 downloads, birth rehearsal video, eBook, additional reading sites and resources, ongoing email support. You also receive weekly bonus Prepping For Parenting tips, plus some special bonus gifts I add to my classes.
Classes are designed for mothers & her birthing partner.
Payments are direct debit, cash, or credit card. (Details will be available after enrolment)
A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking.
Final payment is due 7 days prior to course start date.
Payment plans are available (everyone deserves the opportunity for a beautiful, calm, empowered birth experience).
FULL COURSE OUTLINE
The following is the outline for the twelve hour Hypnobirthing Group Course and Private One-on-One Course.
Private and intensive classes may follow a slightly different framework depending on the needs of the mother and her birth partner.
UNIT 1: YOUR BODY IS MADE TO GIVE BIRTH! CREATING AND MAINTAINING A POSITIVE MINDSET.
- Introduction to the positive mindset of hypnobirthing
- Causes of fear and how it affects our labour
- The role of our caregivers
- Mind body connection
- What is hypnosis and how will you use it for birthing
- Your body is made to give birth – understanding the physiology behind birthing
- The hormones of birth
- Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome – how fear affects labour and how to eliminate it
- Relaxation breathing
UNIT 2: YOUR BABY, YOUR CHOICES. HEALTH, KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS FOR EMPOWERED BIRTHING.
- Choices in maternity care
- Importance of maintaining a healthy diet
- Staying active – exercise during pregnancy
- Tips for optimal foetal positioning
- Reprograming the subconscious
- The language of empowered birthing
- How to create a calm birthing space
- Conditioning yourself to release endorphins during birth
- Releasing endorphins through touch
- Introducing your toolkit for birth
- The importance of facial relaxation
- Surge breathing
- The ‘urge’ to push or bear down – breathing down techniques
UNIT 3: PREPARING MIND AND BODY FOR AN EMPOWERING BIRTH.
- Visualisations for pregnancy and birth
- Pre-birth bonding
- Bonding with baby at birth
- ‘Guess date’ – a normal range of pregnancy
- Artificial Inductions – things you’re not always told
- Achieving a natural start to labour
- Instant relaxation techniques
- Self-hypnosis techniques to practice alone
- Relaxation scripts and prompts for birth partners
UNIT 4: BIRTH! BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.
- Birth preferences – the importance of open communication with your caregivers
- Questions to help you make good decisions
- Birth companion as advocate
- Your rights as a child bearing woman
- Special circumstances
- Breech or posterior – positions and options
- Hypnosis for releasing fears
- What to expect through labour and birth
- Membranes releasing
- When to call the midwife or go to the hospital
- The birth partner’s role through labour and birth
- Undisturbed bonding and breastfeeding time – skin to skin
- Hypnosis – rehearsal for birth
To reserve your place in classes, please complete your enrolment form along with your $150 non-refundable deposit.
The Hypnobirthing AustraliaTM Positive Birth Program is for you if you are ready to educate yourself with tools and techniques that will positively prepare you for your birthing day. You will learn what you need to create and maintain a positive mindset, release any fear around birth, embrace your innate natural ability and trust your body and baby throughout the whole birthing experience. The program is designed to empower both you and your birthing partner with powerful strategies that will have you feel calm, confident and ready to meet whatever turn your birthing may take.
How long it takes depends on which option you choose.
The face to face course runs over two weeks, with x 2 six hour days.
You have loads of resources that will support your practice so that everything is natural, and easy by the time you are ready to give birth.
You will receive a recommended practice schedule.
Once you have purchased this program you will receive supporting emails that will give you even more helpful content.
You have access to me up until your birth. I am happy to support any way I can to ensure you have a beautiful and positive experience.
You will also receive extra resources to support you even further.
No worries... just email your question to donna@donnammartin.com - I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
I'm excited to guide and support you throughout this very special time!
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