Please take this class to prepare for a wonderful birthing experience!
Visit http://www.hypnobirthingsantacruz.com for more information
WHAT IS HYPNOBIRTHING?
HypnoBirthing is a method of childbirth preparation that teaches pregnant couples techniques of hypnosis, guided imagery, visualization, and special breathing in order to have a safer, shorter, and more manageable birthing experience. HypnoBirthing helps women to prepare for birthing physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
WHAT WILL I LEARN IN A HYPNOBIRTHING CLASS?
You will learn techniques for safer, shorter, and more manageable experience of birthing through hypnosis, guided imagery, visualization, and special breathing. We will practice relaxation through self-hypnosis techniques to eliminate the fear and tension that cause long labor and discomfort, replacing it with confidence and calm. You will tap into the body-mind connection in order to influence your body positively with relaxation. You will learn how to work with your birth companion to create harmony with your body, mind, and spirit throughout labor. You will also gain a deeper understanding of the body’s natural process during labor in order to work with your body instead of against it.
HOW IS HYPNOBIRTHING DIFFERENT THAN OTHER CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASSES?
In my class I focus almost exclusively on techniques that you can use in labor. I don’t spend time on anatomy, nutrition, the development of the baby, breastfeeding or infant care, which are important topics that are often covered in other childbirth preparation classes. In my class we focus our time and energy on learning techniques that will help the birthing mom and her birth companion to work together during contractions to make them feel more manageable. Because of the focus on birthing, my class tends to be shorter than many other childbirth preparation classes.
WHEN IN MY PREGNANCY SHOULD I TAKE THIS CLASS?
As soon as you see this announcement! Whether your baby is due to arrive soon after the class or whether you are early in your pregnancy, the skills learned in this class will be invaluable for your preparation on the journey to birthing your baby. Most women take this class during their 2nd or 3rd trimester.
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE NEXT CLASS?
My Santa Cruz classes are held bimonthly at A Mother’s Place in downtown Santa Cruz and are sponsored by the Birth Network of Santa Cruz County. My classes always fill up early, so sign up soon! If my class dates don't work for your due date or your schedule, please inquire about individual HypnoBirthing sessions.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
To register or for more information about my Santa Cruz classes, please call
(831) 345-1500 or send an email to info@hypnobirthingsantacruz.com
WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND WHY DO YOU TEACH THESE CLASSES?
On a professional level, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner through the HypnoBirthing Institute. I have a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in couples and family counseling, from John F. Kennedy University. I am also a Certified Hypnotherapist with the Professional Board of Hypnotherapy and I have an active private practice in Santa Cruz & San Francisco. On a personal level, I have taught HypnoBirthing to hundreds of couples because I am passionate about the techniques. I personally used HypnoBirthing techniques to birth both of my babies at home. I wanted to teach because I felt so blessed to have had such wonderful birth experiences, which I credit to HypnoBirthing.
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