HypnoBirthing - The Mongan Method
HypnoBirthing® teaches the art of using your own natural birthing instincts, through a programme of deep relaxation, visualization and special breathing techniques. You will not be in a trance, but fully in control at all times and aware of everything going on around you, albeit in a profoundly relaxed state.
HypnoBirthing® is as much a philosophy of birth as it is a technique for achieving a satisfying, relaxing and stress free method of birthing.
HypnoBirthing® teaches you, and your birthing companion, the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more comfortable manner. It teaches you to call upon your body’s own natural epidural, and thus lessen, or even eliminate, discomfort and the need for medication.
When a woman is properly prepared for childbirth and when mind and body are in harmony, nature is free to function in the same well-designed manner that it does with all other creatures.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN HYPNOBIRTHING CLASSES
- The classes are very friendly, relaxed and informal. You will be learn why, through history, there is such a fear of childbirth, and exactly how this fear plays out physically during childbirth.
- You will learn self-hypnosis techniques for deep relaxation. This is a wonderful tool for other areas of life, not merely childbirth, and it is also a useful aspect of the class for your birthing companion to add to their life skills!
- You will learn visualisation techniques which will be called upon during the birthing of your baby.
- You will learn special breathing techniques to help you with all stages of your labour.
- Your partner will learn light touch massage techniques to relax you during labour and help to release endorphins, the “the feel good hormones”.
- You will be fascinated as you watch HypnoBirthing films showing labouring mothers awake, alert and in good humour as they experience the kind of gentle birth that you too can know when you are free of the Fear-Tension-Pain syndrome
- You will also be taught other aspects of antenatal care, including birthing positions, diet and special circumstances that might arise during your pregnancy and the birth of your baby.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF HYPNOBIRTHING®?
- Eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain syndrome before, during and after birth
- Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for chemical painkillers
- Shortens the first stage of labour by several hours
- Eliminates fatigue during labour, leaving mother fresh, awake and with energy for actual birthing
- Eliminates the risk of hyperventilation from “shallow breathing” methods
- Promotes special bonding of mother, baby and birthing companion
- More rapid post natal recovery
- Returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience nature intended
- Creates a more integral role for the birthing companion
- Relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques are learned which are not only useful for birthing, but other situations too.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The cost of the classes can vary dependent upon the number of couples taking part, but generally they are as follows:
A course comprises 5 x 21/2 classes, usually at weekly intervals, usually in the evening.
The price includes a book and DVDs, and includes two people. The birthing companion can be anyone of your choice, usually the baby’s father, but maybe a doula, independent midwife, relative or friend. The companion should however be someone who will be present at the birth.
£240 per course for classes of five or more couples
£265 per course for classes of two to five couples
£395 per course for an “one to one” course for you and your companion
WHERE ARE CLASSES HELD?
Classes can be arranged in a variety of locations, dependent upon demand, but please contact me for further details.