After 80 Hours of Birthing, a Change of Plans, and lots of Informed, Empowered Choices= BABY!

Thanks to Brittany a mom from the Hypnobabies Yahoo Group for sharing her experience with us.

Hi Hypnomamas! I finally got my daughter’s birth story written. It’s long (two parts), but I wanted to send you all the links in case anyone is interested in taking a read.

While I DID use Hypnobabies lingo, I never gave any BOP warnings, so I’ll just say this:

We ended up having to change our plans about 68 hours into my birthing time. My biggest fear was being a hospital transfer, but after doing some fear clearing and re-focusing my goal on having the healthiest, safest birth possible (not just a natural birth), my fears completely subsided.

I did end up going to the hospital, but it was still such an amazing, wonderful experience! If any of you are like I was and really fear a change in plans, reading my story might help you get past some of those fears. I can’t even begin to explain how much Hypnobabies still helped me and empowered me to have an amazing birth, even though it went differently than what I had planned.

Brittany (and Baby Brynn)

Part One:

http://lessonsinlifeandlight.wordpress.com/2011/07/06/the-birth-of-brynn-part-one/

Part Two:

http://lessonsinlifeandlight.wordpress.com/2011/07/08/the-birth-of-brynn-part-two/

Tuesday night classes

Starting September 6th I will be offering a Tuesday night class series at BUCO! 6:30- 9:30pm Cost: $300 – Come see me at the BirthWell table at Babypalooza on Saturday, August 27th from 9-4 and receive a voucher for a $50 discount!

Weeknight Class Series!

Hello potential Hypnofamilies!

I have recently decided to start a weeknight series in August! Classes will start Friday, August 26th and be held from 6pm-9pm for six weeks. Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, tell the random people you meet in the grocery store that they can be a part of this wonderful childbirth preparation program!

International Breastfeeding Week

Is this week- starting August 1. So to celebrate I am offering a $50 discount for anyone who registers for a class this week! Also, check out Hypnobabies’ track for breastfeeding success here. Call me!

2011 Classes

I have posted a complete class schedule through the end of 2011! Depending on interested, I may add a weeknight class in October or November. I want to serve the community in whatever way is most needed, so if you are interested in a weeknight class just let me know!

Classes starting July 9th!!

I’m so excited to start teaching! See my Classes page for more information

I’m certified!

I got my e-mail confirmation two days ago! I can’t wait to start teaching. . . even though I have to :-/. However, things are looking good for starting group classes in the fall (September?). I will of course post updates about registration once I have finalized dates and a location. Plus, that’ll give me lots of time to buy great posters and other fun things for class . If you have questions about using Hypnobabies to have an easy, comfortable birthing please feel free to contact me!

While we wait. . .

. . . on my certification as a Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor, take some time to learn a little more about Hypnobabies! After attending the instructor training in St. Louis earlier in March I am even more ecstatic about this amazing philosophy of birth .

Here at Hypnobabies, our Mission is very clear:

Hypnobabies exists, and all of our staff and Instructors work diligently every day, for the following ideals :

• To help every expectant mother prepare for her baby’s birth in a way that helps her fully enjoy the rest of her pregnancy in health and peace, so that she eagerly looks forward to her birthing day.
• To help every expectant mother have the easiest, safest and most comfortable childbirth experience she can, allowing her to fully enjoy her birthing, and pass that legacy along to her children, friends and family.
• To educate and support all Birth Partners, so that they too can look forward to and enjoy the birth of their child with confidence, retaining the memory of childbirth as a beautiful, inspiring life event.
• To help babies be born as gently and safely as possible, so that their entrance into our world can be one of joy and wonder, quiet and peace.
• To support our Hypno-Moms, no matter what their choices are, before, during and after their babies are born. Every mother counts; every baby is loved; every birth is a gift.
• To educate the medical community on the benefits of natural childbirth, how to work with couples who have chosen this wonderful way to give birth, and to respect each birthing woman’s choices as she comes to them for prenatal care and birthing assistance.
• To educate the natural childbirth community on the special needs and desires of Hypnobabies birthing couples, towards an easier and more enjoyable experience for all.