Grace and Ivy Hypnobirthing is a complete childbirth education program designed to prepare you and your partner physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually for an easier and more empowered birth.
Are you excited for birth, but not really sure what ACTUALLY happens?
Are you looking for tips, techniques, and tools to help you feel calm, confident and ready to kick butt?
Session 1
Maintaining a Positive Birthing Mindset
Introduction to the Positive Mindset of Hypnobirthing
How the Brain is Wired to Birth
The Mind/Body Connection
What is Self-Hypnosis and How We Use it During Birth
Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome
Fear and How it Affects Labour
How the Subconscious Affects Birth
How Mammals Give Birth – The Benefits for Us
The Importance of Positive Birth Language
Session 2
Building Your Birth Toolkit
Hypnotic Triggers and Anchors
Essential Oils in the Birth Space
The Power of Touch
Visualisations for Pregnancy, Labour & Birthing
Fear and How it Affects Labour
The Importance of Facial Relaxation
Relaxation Breathing – a Skill for Life
Surge Breathing – the Best Tool Ever!
Acupressure Techniques for Birth & Beyond
Session 3
Preparation to Birth in Your Power
Your Birth Team – Birth Partner as Advocate
Birth Preferences and Communicating with your Care Providers
Knowledge is Power – Common Interventions and Procedures
Releasing Negative Thoughts
Questions that Assist in Making Informed Decisions
Optimising Baby’s Position
Achieving Spontaneous Labour
Preparing the Body – Staying Active, Eating Well
Bonding with Baby
Session 4
Your Birthing Day – Bringing It All Together
The Lowdown on the Lead-up to Birth
Signs That Labour is Starting
What to Expect Through Labour
When to Call the Midwife or Head to the Hospital
Birth – Positions, Movements and Comfort Measures
Cord Clamping and Placenta Delivery
How to Handle an Accidental Home Birth
What to do When your Birth Journey Takes a Detour
The Golden Hour
