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Taught by Janet Balaskas

I am excited to add the valuable, deepening tool of self hypnosis to the great benefits of Active Birth.
This is a unique course that combines the authentic HypnoBirthing(R) course as founded by Marie Mongan with my own long experience as founder of Active Birth. I am delighted to combine these profound relaxation and self hypnosis skills with a wealth of knowledge about instinctual birthing that I have been teaching for 25 years. This is a perfect and practical way for you to learn to let go of your conscious mind and let your instincts take over, as you go through the journey of birthing.

The HypnoBirthing(R) Institute has designed this course to be run over at least 2 separate sessions, as you need the time in between to practise the breathing and relaxation techniques before you progress to the deepening exercises in self hypnosis.At the same time, you read the book and use the CD along with other material I will be giving you. The course is very enrolling of partners who are encouraged to play an active part in your preparation and in being with you through the journey of birth, as you welcome your new baby and start your new family together. If you are a single parent you are encouraged to bring a birth companion.This is an effective and pro-active way to prepare for your birth.

"Thank you for the active birth/hypno-birth course. It helped me prepare brilliantly for the birth of my beautiful daughter, who was born in the water, 3 hours after arriving at the birthing centre, and with the help only of my partner. I spent 12 hours at home in early labour and the course was particularly helpful in getting me through this bit, conserving energy and getting through the contractions. I am convinced that the reason for my wonderful labour was that I approached it without fear and happy that my body and my baby knew exactly what to do - which they did. The whole experience was absolutely amazing and I am loving being a mum."

"I am super proud of myself for doing it without drugs. I'll never forget the moment when my husband leant into the water and picked up our baby and put her on my chest. I wouldn't have had the confidence without your wonderful teachings."

" Demand the original... expect the best"

HypnoBirthing® for Active Birth

A Celebration of Life


What is HypnoBirthing®?
HypnoBirthing® was founded by Marie Mongan is taught worldwide and has been in existence for over 18 years. It teaches how a natural birth unfolds. At the heart of this teaching is the principle that a relaxed birth is a rewarding birth. Simple but specific self-hypnosis, relaxation and breathing exercises are taught.
HypnoBirthing® does not mean that you will be in a trance or asleep. Rather you will be able to chat and be in good spirits - totally relaxed and fully in control. You will always be aware during your birthing.

What you will learn
* Relaxation and self hypnosis techniques which will give you confidence to birth your baby calmly and comfortably.
* Other techniques to produce a more comfortable labour
* How the body's own natural anaesthesia works
* The integral role of the father( or birthing companion)
* How the mother's body is designed to work in neuro muscular harmony with nature throughout labour
* Practise in deep relaxation during and in between uterine surges
* The importance if prenatal and perinatal bonding

What are the benefits
Research has shown that HypnoBirthing® can help to:
* Create a calm, easier, peaceful birth experience
* Shorten the first stage of labour
* Eliminate or reduce the need for conventional pain relief methods
* Reduce the likelihood of a surgical birth
* Alleviate fatigue during labour leaving you more energy for the actual birth
* Provide a supportive role for your birthing partner
* Promote bonding of mother baby and birthing partner
* Encourage more rapid post natal recovery.

Hypnobirthing® for Active Birth

Cost: £155 per person (£310 per couple)



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