A NEW kind of Hypnobirthing

 

This 15-hour complete prenatal preparation programme consists of four 3-hour Wise Hippo Birthing programme sessions, which are fully recognised by the Royal College of Midwives and the Federation of Antenatal Educators (FEDANT), as well as a fifth session which focuses on the considerations of those giving birth in the Middle East, alternative parenting practices, and local resources. 

 

A workbook and a variety of Mp3s are provided to support your preparation at home, along with a full-size Birth Zone gift bag.

 

Groups will be a maximum of 5-7 couples, to offer a great opportunity to meet like-minded parents-to-be and also to ensure that everyone's questions can be answered.

 

Class one Snapshot

• Understanding what birth is like today and why

• Acknowledging & understanding pain

• The physiology of birth and the impact of fear

• The impact of outside influences

Class two Snapshot

• What is relaxation? – The antidote to discomfort

• Relaxation as a skill, relaxation techniques

• Birth Partner's Tools

• Establishing a practice routine

Class three Snapshot

• Prenatal bonding

• Promoting comfort in labour

• Special circumstances and interventions

• Writing your birth plan and making your birth choices

Class four Snapshot

• Physical preparations for birth

• Positions for birth

• Breathing techniques

• Using the techniques during labour 

Class five Snapshot

• Placenta options 

• When baby arrives

• Gentle infant care

• Framing your experience