HypnoBirthing Courses by Positive Births

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HypnoBirthing® — classes

Courses are held over a period of 5 weeks regularly in Mt Eden and in Takapuna. Occasionally courses are scheduled in Albany, Whangaparaoa and Warkworth.

Each course includes Marie Mongan’s HypnoBirthing® book, 2 relaxation CDs, folder for scripts and handouts and the 10 hours of tuition with ongoing support (if required) via phone/ email. The cost is $395.00 per couple for group classes. Private Sessions are available upon request.

For current course dates see Course Schedules.

Enrolment in HypnoBirthing® is an investment in yourself and in your baby. The relaxation techniques that you will learn to assist you in pregnancy and birthing will benefit you for a lifetime, and can be used in many different, and future situations.

Classes are designed to help expectant parents build trust and confidence in themselves and the birth process. Parents find themselves more mentally, physically and emotionally prepared for labour and birth.

What to expect from Helen's Classes

Helen's classes are well organised, yet relaxed and friendly. Her teaching teaching style is described as “down to earth, practical and inspiring”. As a mother of young children herself, she finds it easy to relate to parents having their first (or subsequent) children and looks forward to helping you on your journey into parenthood.

Preparation for HypnoBirthing®

Participants will need to prepare by reading the provided materials, listening to the CDs and practicing the exercises. The more practice you do, the more it will pay off for you on your baby's birthing day.

When Should I Start?

The best time to begin your classes is between 18 – 30 weeks pregnant, however it is never too early or late to start! If you are beyond 30 weeks, you will still find the course very valuable, as long as you complete it prior to going into labour.

Groups are kept small enough to ensure that individual needs are fully satisfied and that techniques are mastered so that you leave feeling confident in your ability to give birth using HypnoBirthing.

After your class sessions have completed Helen will provide ongoing assistance via email or phone if you should you have any further questions, queries or concerns.

Free Refresher Class

If you start your HypnoBirthing course prior to 25 weeks into your pregnancy you will be welcome to attend a free refresher session close to the end of your pregnancy. Please enquire for further details.

Comments from Dads/Husbands/Partners/Birth Companions:

‘What the Hypno-Birthing course gave me as a first time dad to be was; a greater understanding of the babies growth and birthing process, it gave both myself and my wife the tools to set up our birth to be what we wanted it to be and it gave me personal a sense of empowerment. As a first time dad you can feel pretty left out of the whole birth process, especially when you have little or no knowledge on the subject. But with the Hypno-Birthing course you gain the tools and confidence to help the birth happen. As birthing companion for my wife I now have a role to play and I know how to do it. Thanks Helen for a great experience.”

Luke

“It was nice to have something useful to do, that was helping my partner to relax. It felt empowering to support her through the birth of our child. I have already recommended this course to a number of other pregnant couples.”

Alan, Dad to Jacob

“Sarah was amazing through the whole birth process. She says that I was amazing, but I couldn't believe how calm and relaxed she was. I was able to talk her through the surges and do the light touch massage which helped us work as a team together during the birth.”

Jeff, Dad to Cody

Want more information?

For more information or answers to your questions and queries, please contact Helen either by email helen@positivebirths.co.nz or by using the Contact Form.