Hypnosis for Birth Preparation at Santa Monica's Birth and Beyond Studios

Hypnosis for Birth is a class designed for couples/mothers looking to deepen their preparation for labor and delivery. In this one day class we focus on how to use self-hypnosis during labor and delivery. You will learn techniques designed specifically to reach a state of total relaxation at the on set of a wave sending you into a deep state of relaxation for one minute, one minute at the time. Using NLP (Nuro-linguistic-programming) techniques we will show you how to anchor powerful moments from your past that will help you achieve the birthing experience of your future.

You will learn how to eradicate fears and anxieties that can stand in the way of your body gently relaxing and birthing your baby.

Consciously including your baby in the preparation, labor and delivery, we’ll help you shift your consciousness from “Labor is happening to me” to “My baby and I are working together to bring a new life into the world” using and ancient and proven method of relaxation: self-hypnosis

Whether you chose a drug-free birth or are unsure about your choices ahead of time, hypnosis can be a powerful tool in assisting a laboring woman through her childbirth experience. Deep inner peace helps Mothers move purposefully and mindfully through the stages of labor to the awesome and joyful moment of birth.

In addition you will learn:

Conversations at the hospital”what to say and what to expect at the hospital. Learn “hospital talk” this is very important for your partner who can be your advocate during your labor and delivery, so that you may comfortably maintain your hypnotic state.
How to labor at home safely and for as long as possible trusting yourself and the birthing process
Key words (hypnosis commands) your partner can use to help you achieve a state of relaxation