A doula is a woman trained and experienced in natural childbirth who provides continuous physical emotional and informational support to a woman and the birthing family during pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum.

Doulas today are bringing back the ancient art of mothering the mother.

What is Support? "Support is unconditional. It is listening… not judging, not telling your own story. Support is not offering advice… it is offering a handkerchief, a touch, a hug…caring. We are here to help women discover what they are feeling… not to make the feelings go away. We are here to help a women identify her options… not tell her which options to choose. We are here to discuss steps with a woman… not to take the steps for her. We are here to help a woman discover her own strength… not to rescue her and leave her still vulnerable. We are here to help a woman discover she can help herself… not to take that responsibility for her. We are here to help a woman learn to choose… not to make it unnecessary for her to make difficult choices." ~ Anonymous

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HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Education Classes       [ www.HypnoBirthing®.com ]
"The Mongan Method"     

Taking the Birthing World by Calm

HypnoBirthing® teaches a woman and her birth companions techniques for a safe and satisfying birthing through guided imagery, visualization, positive affirmations, and special breathing.

The birthing mother will learn how to call upon her body’s own natural relaxant and thus lessen or even eliminate discomfort and the need for medication.

When a woman is properly prepared for childbirth and when her mind, body and baby are in harmony, nature is free to function in the same well designed manner that it does with all other creatures.

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a naturally induced state of relaxed concentration-a state of mind and body in which we communicate suggestions to our subconscious mind. This part of our mind influences what we think, how we feel, and the choices we make.

There is no magic to achieving success with self-hypnosis. Almost anyone who chooses to can reach deep relaxation and redirected focus.

When having your baby with HypnoBirthing®, what you will experience is similar to daydreaming or focusing that occurs when you are engrossed in a book or staring at a fire. You will be conversant and in good spirits-totally relaxed, but fully in control. You will be aware of your body’s contractions but will be able to determine the extent to which you feel the surge. You will experience your birthing in an atmosphere of calm and relaxation, without fear and tension that cause pain. Your body’s natural relaxant (endorphins) will replace the stress hormones that create pain.

When it is time for your baby to be born, you will be fully awake and involved.

Benefits of HypnoBirthing®    [ www.HypnoBirthing®.com ]

• Eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome before, during, and after birthing.
• Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for chemical painkillers.
• Shortens the first stage of labor by several hours.
• Eliminates fatigue during labor, leaving mother fresh, awake, and with energy for actual birthing.
• Eliminates risk of hyperventilation from “shallow” breathing methods.
• Promotes special bonding of mother, baby, and birthing companion.
• More rapid postnatal recovery.
• Returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience nature intended.

What You Will Learn

• Relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to eliminate the fear and tension that cause long labor and pain, replacing it with confidence, calm, and comfort.
• Other techniques to produce a shorter, more comfortable labor.
• The creation and control of the body’s own natural relaxant.
• The source of the myth that pain must accompany normal birthing.
• Why women in other cultures have birthing almost entirely free of discomfort.
• How the mother’s body is designed to work in neuro-muscular harmony with nature throughout labor.
• Practice in deep relaxation during and between uterine surges.
• The importance of prenatal and perinatal bonding

"Three things that clog your soul: negativity, judgement and imbalance.
Positive thoughts keep you in harmony with the Universe"
~ Wayne Dyer, Everyday Wisdom

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