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Childbirth Preparation with Hypnosis, Self-Paced Course
Begin at the Beginning
Introduction - Open This First! (4:47)
Parent Guidebook
Live Online Practice and Q & A Sessions
Hypnosis MP3s
About the Hypnosis MP3s
FAQs About Hypnosis MP3s
Listen Daily - Mind-Body Resources MP3 (Primary Preparation)
Listen at Least Once - Fear Release
Listen at Least Once - Prenatal Bonding
Additional (Optional) Fear Release MP3s
Optional Practice MP3s
Optional Labor MP3s
Foundations (watch first, before getting into techniques!)
About Birth (13:23)
Belief & Expectancy (6:33)
Reframing Words and Taking Charge of Thoughts (12:38)
Practical Prenatal Bonding Supports Birthing (6:37)
About Hypnosis (and the Unconscious Mind) (6:55)
Restful Reset (foundational technique) (11:55)
The Value of Practice (4:38)
Primary Techniques for the First Stage (Thinning & Opening of the Cervix)
321... 321 ... 321 ... (rapid relaxation technique, use at end of surges) (32:58)
Surge Breathing (for the first stage of labor, use for each surge) (21:04)
Detailed Recap on Practice (10:20)
Additional Techniques for the First Stage
Heavy Hand (rapid physical relaxation, use during / between surges) (3:03)
100/A (rapid focus, quiet racing thoughts, use during / between surges) (4:55)
All's well, baby (emotional calm, use during / between surges) (6:05)
Hypnotic Anchor & Scripts (with help from support person) (21:21)
Hypnosis, Breathing and Relaxation for 2nd Stage of Labor (Moving Baby Down Through Open Cervix)
Bearing Down for Birth (use during surges, only when cervix is open)) (11:15)
Releasing Fear
About Fear Release MP3s (3:26)
Words: Eyes on the Road (6:37)
Pictures: Release & Replace (6:23)
Feelings: Heartfelt Fear Release (6:32)
Preparing Physically
Hydration & Nutrition (2:26)
Posture & Flexibility (5:45)
Perineal Conditioning (2:16)
Endorphin Massage (5:21)
Positive Provider Interactions
Provider Choice & Birth Team (11:22)
Priority Birth Preferences (21:16)
Self-advocacy 1: Memorize 3 Questions (5:12)
Self-advocacy 2: Bring Your BRAINS (6:02)
Support Person's Role (Includes Review of Techniques)
Logistics (9:32)
Creating Safe Space (7:44)
Heavy Hand Technique (2:35)
Endorphin Massage (5:27)
Hip Wiggle (2:03)
Pressure Techniques (5:46)
Hypnosis Scripts (19:33)
Practice Labor (3:06)
Path of Labor
Packing the Bag (10:06)
Encouraging Labor to Begin (7:00)
Waters Release, Mucous Plug Release (4:47)
First Stage of Labor (the cervix is softening, thinning, opening) (21:42)
Arriving at the Hospital (tips for the trip and triage) (6:12)
First Stage to Second Stage (Superpower Hour, cervix ready to open) (4:03)
Second Stage of Labor (birthing your baby) (9:09)
Third Stage of Labor (birth of the placenta) (3:18)
Conclusion and Next Steps (3:19)
Other Paths
What's a Complication? (3:48)
Breech Strategies (4:20)
IVs and Artificial Release of Membranes (3:06)
Monitoring Options in the Hospital (6:19)
Induction and Augmentation (6:55)
Second Stage Labor Interventions (3:46)
Episiotomy (1:15)
Pitocin in the Third Stage of Labor (3:31)
Surgical Birth (10:37)
Medications for Comfort (16:01)
Teach online with
IVs and Artificial Release of Membranes
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