The Hypnobirthing® advantage...
mind over matter.
Through learning relaxation and self hypnosis techniques you will feel confident, calm and well prepared during pregnancy, ready for birth and have a useful ‘trick up your sleeve’ to use in day to day life thereafter.
Hypnobirthing® can help you to achieve a normal, natural birth if that is possible and right for you and your baby.
Hypnosis
Hypnosis comes from the greek word ‘hypnos’ or sleep.
Hypnosis is actually far from being asleep, but by the time the early users of hypnosis realised this and tried to change the name it had already become fashionable.
Hypnosis is a relaxed state of mind similar to day dreaming, in which the mind is concentrated and acutely aware and where change can happen quickly.
It is a non addictive strength for the good and positive, no drugs are used, and it is completely self directed.
You have to want it, expect it and allow it to happen.
Self hypnosis can be a way for you to relax and encourage positive changes to happen, by believing in your own strength and imagination.
Who...When...Where
- If you are unsure whether HypnoBirthing® is suitable for you (eg: mental ill health or previous unresolved traumatic experiences) please contact me to discuss any issues in complete confidence and with no obligation. It is important to make sure it is suitable for your needs.
Alternatively you can ask your GP/ health professional for advice.
Both people in the couple (pregnant woman and birth partner) need to attend all sessions, it really is team work!
HypnoBirthing® courses are enjoyable and intensive, just like pregnancy can be! From about 30 weeks pregnancy it is a very good idea to make a bit more time for yourself, your body, your baby, your birth partner (and vice versa).
This can be an ideal time to start the course as it comprises of 5 weekly sessions each lasting 2 ½ hrs.
Evening classes might seem like a good idea ‘to fit it all in’ but in practice after a busy day you can both just feel too tired and not get the best out of the course.
If at all possible, i advise you to do the course during the day, remember it is only 5 sessions!
One session per week will give you both plenty of time to practice, practice is vital and fun.
As with anything worth doing, it takes time to learn.
Serene Birth ..
is based in
N. Yorks./ Cumbria/
N. W. Lancs.
Please contact me for venue information, course start dates/times and costs.
All materials are provided.
Exercise Walks ..
in Kirkby Lonsdale area. First Tuesday of every month: 10am-12pm.
Stephanie organises a stroll and a chat with any new, old or interested Serene Birth clientele: families (to be), even well behaved dogs are welcome! The walk lasts about 1 ¼ hour and – for anyone needing a cuppa - ends at the Lunesdale Bakery: 50 Main St. Kirkby Lonsdale.
MEET/PARK: 10am at Bridge Brow, by the public loo’s! (just before Devil’s Bridge, off A65 at KIRKBY LONSDALE)