Class Schedule

Class #1 Introduction                                                                                        

The Birth of  HypnoBirthing ®

 The Philosophy of HypnoBirthing ®

The Power of Simplicity                                               

A History of Women and Birthing                           

How Fear Affects Labor                                                                                            

Releasing Fear                                                                                                                 

The Power of the Mind                                                                                                 

Class #2 Falling in Love with your Baby / Preparing Mind and Body

Falling in Love with Your Baby                                                                                  

Preparing Your Mind and Body for Success                                                       

Breathing Techniques                                                                                                   

Relaxation Techniques                                                                                                  

Visualization                                                                                                                       

Deeping Techniques                                                                                                      

Nutrition                                                                                                                             

Exercises                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                               

 Class #3 Getting Ready to Welcome Your Baby

Getting Ready to Welcome Your Baby                                                                  

Birth Preferences                                                                                                           

Breech Presentation                                                                                                      

Before Labor: When Baby is Ready                                                                     

                Looking at Your Due Date

Letting your baby and Your Body Set the Pace                                                 

When Nature Needs Assistance                                                                                               

Childbirth – A Labor of Love: Prelude to Labor                                                

How the Body Works with You and for You                                                        

Class #4 Labor of Love – Overview of Childbirth

Onset of Labor                                                                                                                               

Thinning and Opening Phase                                                                                      

Settling in at Birth Center or Hospital                                                                    

Slow or Resting Labor                                                                                                  

Nearing Completion                                                                                                       

 Class #5 Birthing-Breathing Love, Bringing Life

Experiencing Birth: Breathing Love, Bringing Life                                            

Positions for the Birthing Phase                                                                                 

Crowning and Birthing                                                                                                   

Post – Birth Activities                                                                                                    

The Fourth Trimester                                                                                                   

Breastfeeding is Best Feeding                                                                                  

Each class will review breathing, relaxing, deeping, and visualization.  For further explanation please access the HypnoBirthing® website at HypnoBirthing.com.  If you are interested in signing-up for the October class please leave a comment below, or email me at k_Stephensen@hotmail.com.  Thanks!  Happy, peaceful birthing to you all!