The Hypnobirthing® advantage...
mind over matter.
Learn to trust, listen and work with your body
Through learning relaxation and self hypnosis techniques you will feel confident, calm and well prepared during pregnancy, ready for birth and also have a useful ‘trick up your sleeve’ to use in day to day life thereafter.
Hypnobirthing® can help you to achieve a normal, natural and more comfortable birth if that is possible and right for you and your baby.
Self Hypnosis
Hypnosis comes from the greek word ‘hypnos’ or sleep.
Hypnosis is actually far from being asleep (it is a calm, peaceful state that can look like sleep), but by the time the early users of hypnosis realised this and tried to change the name it had already become fashionable. There is nothing scary or weird about self hypnosis, no one takes control of you and makes you do silly things. In fact you gain more control over your life, helping you cope better.
Self Hypnosis is a natural, relaxed state of mind similar to day dreaming, in which the mind is concentrated and acutely aware and where positive self change can happen. It feels just like those moments as you drift off to sleep or as you begin to wake up, or when you are totally engrossed in a good book.
It is a non addictive strength for the good and positive, no drugs are used, and it is completely self directed. You learn to help yourself to relax your body and free your mind, totally focused and aware.
You have to want it, expect it and allow it to relax, refresh and invigorate you.
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 (e.g. medication, 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.
Ideally, 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! It is never too late to start. The earlier you begin the more time to practice. From about 30 weeks pregnancy it is a very good idea to make 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 4 weekly sessions each lasting 3 hrs.
One session per week will give you both plenty of time to practice. Practice is fun and regular practice after the course is vital.
As with anything worth doing, it takes time to learn.
Group courses are run by Stephanie Lowe (serenebirth.com) and Marie Vijendran (comfortablebirth.com). We are the dream team to facilitate your Hypnobirthing® course. As well as being a H.B.® practitioner Marie has HypnoBirthed her own pregnancies and births. Stephanie is not only a H.B.® practitioner but also an experienced midwife. We are very happy to be working together and think you will be too!
Group courses are held in Leiden or The Hague. Maximum 6 couples.
Click here to see the Comfortablebirth web site and to learn more about H.B.® practitioner Marie Vijendran.
Cost Hypnobirthing® Course Є
Serene/ComfortableBirth Group Course Є250
Book and CD sent out on receipt of Є100 deposit, remainder due on course commencement.
Remember we can also meet up at one of the monthly Serene Birth Strolls for a reunion chat and welcome the babies!