Childbirth education for safer, easier and gentler birth...
How the mind and emotions affect the body | Why labor hurts and why it doesn't have to | Releasing fear the enemy of labor | Preparing your mind and body for birthing | Avoiding artificial induction and episiotomies | Developing ultimate depth relaxation | Understanding the stages of labor | Preparing your Birth Plan | Tapping Nature's own relaxant | Breathing your baby down for birth
The HypnoBirthing classroom (3-10 couples) program includes (5) 2 1/2 hr. weekly sessions (once a week for five weeks). The fee for the classroom program is $225 (beginning January 2011). A $50 non-refundable deposit is required, due before attending the first class, with the balance ($175) due at the end of class one unless other arrangements have been made. (Payable by check, cash, money order, or credit card using PayPal). Class Enrollment is on a first pay, first reserve basis. The classes generally fill a couple weeks in advance. There are occasional cancellations. To ensure your placement, it is best to sign up early to save your spot. Many couples are enrolling months in advance. Your $50 deposit reserves your space and allows for the purchase of your class materials. $225 covers the entire program for mother and birth companion: deposit, all sessions/classes, the textbook "HypnoBirthing? - A Celebration of Life, 3rd edition" by Marie Mongan, an audio relaxation practice CD, and class binder.
Private Instruction is offered as (4) 2 hour sessions or as an all day (6 - 7 hour) intensive session. The intensive program is reserved for mothers who are 35+ weeks pregnant and cannot feasibly attend many classes. The standard private option is $475 and the intensive option is $375. Both fees include instruction for mom-to-be and her birth companion(s), textbook, practice CD, and class binder. A $75 non-refundable deposit is required to book your private class(es), with the balance due at the time of your first appointment.
There are two steps to sign up for group classes and private instruction: