What is HypnoBirthing®, The Mongan Method?

The HypnoBirthing philosophy is based on the belief that a healthy woman carrying a healthy baby and having a healthy pregnancy, who is properly prepared, is able to have a comfortable and gentle birthing. Through a well-thought-out program of deep relaxation, self-hypnosis, special breathing techniques, visualization, affirmations, and education, HypnoBirthing returns to a woman the art of birthing in a way that allows her to summon her natural birthing instincts and to birth her baby in safety and with ease.

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The course consists of 5 weekly sessions, covering the topics of:

• Deep relaxation

• Special breathing techniques for labor

• Self-hypnosis

• Massage techniques

• Visualizations

• Affirmations

• and education that supports you throughout the whole pregnancy and are there to use during labor and birth.

 

It is important for you to be able to achieve true relaxation during this stage of your pregnancy journey. I will share additional tips to access this state of being, such as:

• Poses to relieve sensations during labor

• Poses to relieve common pregnancy pains

• The Labor Circuit

• Positions for birthing

• Partner Practices to support you during labor and birth

 

This course also offers the opportunity to prepare an individualized birth plan in preparation for birth.

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The advantages of HypnoBirthing®:

• Eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome before, during and after birthing

• Reduces, often eliminates, the need for chemical anesthesia, episiotomy and other interventions

• Lessens fatigue during labor, leaving the mother fresh, awake, and energized as she brings her baby into the world

• Shortens the thinning and opening phase of labor by hours and allows the birthing mother to utilize the natural pulsations of her body to breathe her baby down to the crowning stage, rather than pushing for a long, exhausting period (reduces risk of pelvic floor damage)

• The birthing companion is an integral part of the birthing, not an onlooker

• Babies are better adjusted and happier, resulting in better eating and sleeping routines

• Brings mother, baby and birthing companion together in a wonderful bonding experience

• Special breathing almost entirely eliminates postnatal discomfort and 'baby blues'

• Mothers don't run the risk of hyperventilating from shallow breathing

• Birthing is returned to the safe, beautiful, peaceful experience 

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How HypnoBirthing® classes are taught?

• The course consists of 5 live sessions, each 2-2,5 hour long

• The classes are spread week apart to allow for integrating new techniques in every day life, and to be able to deepen the practice while preparing for labor

• The course is meant for a mother to-be and her birthing companion(s), and the price of the course covers both (all) 
   

When can you start the course?

• As early in your pregnancy as you wish. The tools which you learn will benefit your entire pregnancy, not only your labor. If you do decide to go for an early start, of the course we can also plan for a recap class closer to your 'due month' 

• Not later than 5 weeks before your due month to allow for 5 sessions, one every week

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What is the cancellation policy?

If you cancel less than four weeks before the start of the course then no refund will be given. However, under exceptional circumstances, we can offer a full refund at any point up until the course begins. After you have attended the first class, no refunds will be offered.

At the same time, we require a minimum of 3 couples to start the group course. If the group is not complete by 3 days before the scheduled start date, we will inform the participants of possible alternatives. Unfortunately, the group course cannot proceed with fewer than 3 couples. However, we are committed to ensuring you receive birth preparation support. Therefore, we will provide you with alternative options to prepare for birth with us or within our trusted community.