Mindful Birthing

What is Hypnobirthing?

Mindful Birthing is a comprehensive birth preparation course, led by Lisa Mather, a fully qualified KGH Hypnobirthing teacher (DipHB KGH).

This course is designed to empower parents and mums-to-be with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to prepare both mind and body for childbirth.

Hypnobirthing offers a logical, evidence-based approach to birth preparation, teaching a range of techniques that help you feel calm, in control, and confident as you approach your birthing experience. I often liken it to preparing for a marathon: before running 26 miles, you would train both mentally and physically to ensure you’re ready for the challenge. The same applies to birth. Proper preparation helps you feel more confident and in control, leading to a smoother experience. Arriving unprepared, however, can leave you feeling uncertain and less equipped to handle the experience with ease.

By practicing hypnobirthing, you will take charge of both your mind and body, allowing you to feel empowered and capable as you bring your baby into the world. This means less stress, less uncertainty, and more confidence, no matter what type of birth you have.

Whether you’re planning a natural birth, caesarean, induction, or anything in between, hypnobirthing is a versatile method that gives all women more control over their birth experience. It’s not about controlling every detail of your birth, but rather about fostering a state of mind that allows you to navigate whatever comes with calm and confidence.

The 5 C's of hypnobirthing

Confidence
When you feel confident, your body can relax and work in harmony with nature, allowing you to move through labour with ease.

Control
The knowledge and techniques you’ll learn empower you to take control of your birth, giving you the tools to navigate your experience with confidence and clarity.

Choice
When you’re in control, you’re better equipped to make the right choices for you and your baby, ensuring a birth experience that aligns with your values and preferences.

Calm
A calm mind and body work together in perfect harmony, helping you stay relaxed throughout your birth and fostering a smoother, more positive experience.

Comfort
With the power of hypnobirthing, your body can function efficiently and comfortably, allowing for a birth experience that feels empowering and peaceful.

Communication
Feeling confident and prepared helps you communicate clearly with your healthcare team. The skills gained in this course ensure you can advocate for yourself, ensuring your birth preferences are respected and that you are an active participant in your journey.

 
 
 
 
 

What are the benefits?

Hypnobirthing is a practical and logical practice which will help to:

  • Improve confidence for pregnancy and birth
  • Empower you with knowledge to be able to make informed decisions at every stage
  • Instill techniques to be able to stay calm and in control during your labour, reducing the chance of becoming stressed or frightened and instead enhancing your bodies ability to birth naturally
  • Teach you the physiology of birth so that you learn to trust your body and the process, meaning that you can stay in control and confident throughout your labour.
  • Reduce any fear, tension, stress surrounding birth
  • Teach you to work with your body

What does the course cover?

  • How the body works in labour and how to use hypnobirthing at every stage
  • How to create the ideal environment so that your mind and body feel safe and relaxed to give birth
  • Methods to help mum and birth partner release any fear or tension around pregnancy and birth
  • The importance of the mind and body connection
  • The important role that hormones play in birth and how to cultivate and use these during birth
  • The different birth place options, the different types of birth and pain relief options
  • The benefits of natural + active birth
  • Breathing + relaxation techniques
  • How to work with your caregivers to achieve the best for you and your baby
  • Building your confidence, so that you are able to make informed decisions at every stage of your pregnancy and birth
  • The role of the birth partner
  • How to put together your ‘birth proposal’
  • Resources and information on pregnancy and birth
  • Building knowledge about birth, so that instead of being scared of the unknown you are prepared for every eventuality
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