Course Content:
Hypnobubs® Online Course
Topic 1: Mindset Matters
Our brain is ‘wired’ to birth
Mind/body connection
How fear can affect birth
Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome
Re-programming our mind
Maintaining a positive mindset
The language of birth & affirmations
How to use self-hypnosis
Topic 2: Toolkit for Birth
Facial relaxation
Relaxation Breathing
Surge Breathing
The ‘urge’ to push/bear down
Visualizations for birth
Birth music, aromatherapy, smell
Instant ways to relax deeply
Self-hypnosis techniques
Topic 3: Knowledge is Power
Reading and research
‘Guess dates’, inductions & achieving a natural start to labour
How do I know I’m in labour?
Labor progression
Positions for birthing
Undisturbed bonding, breastfeeding time, skin to skin
Birthing the placenta
Topic 4: Support and Choices
Birth Preferences
Choosing supportive caregivers
Birth partner’s role (& cheat sheet)
Using touch to release endorphins
Creating a special birth space
Special circumstances (including cesarean)
Breech or posterior positioned babies
Rehearsal for birth
Topic 5: Preparation is the Key
Maintaining a healthy diet
Staying active during pregnancy
Routine for practice – repetition, repetition, repetition
Maintaining the mindset for empowered birthing
Releasing fears
Empowerment practical exercise