I've heard a number of people express their uncertainty that HypnoBirthing® is for them. The reasons vary; from "I'm not good at meditating" to "I want the drugs" to "It's too crunchy for me", I understand all of them. Because, before I took the class, I was the same way! As a scientist, I was highly skeptical of the whole concept. I respected medicine and I knew nothing about hypnosis, but I did know I was extremely fearful of childbirth. Who wouldn't be??? We are conditioned through stories, photos, movies, etc. that labor is a horrific, painful, scary experience that you have to suffer through for days on end but... in the end you get a BABY, so it's all worth it! Right? I wasn't sold.
After discovering HypnoBirthing®, I was a changed woman. I wanted to shout from the rooftops that birth doesn't have to be a traumatic experience! It can be calm, gentle, and even enjoyable. So here are some questions to ask yourself to see if HypnoBirthing® would be a good fit for you:
Are you a pregnant human?
Yes. Continue to number 2.
No. I have more questions, but we'll handle that at a different time.
Are you planning on birthing the tiny human inside you?
Yes. Great! Continue to number 3.
No. Never-ending pregnancy sounds rough. Wish you the best though!
Do you want the birth to be a happy, empowering experience?
Yes. Great! It sounds like HypnoBirthing is for you!
No. That's OK. Masochism is a real thing.
So now that we know HypnoBirthing® could work for you, what are the next steps?
The first thing to understand is that HypnoBirthing® is incredibly effective for ALL types of births. Whether you’re planning a natural birth, an induced birth, and epidural birth, or a cesarean, HypnoBirthing® gives you valuable tools that make whatever experience you have a more calm, empowering one that returns your birthing power pack to you!
The second thing to understand is that the tools you learn in HypnoBirthing® can be used for the rest of your life! Who wouldn’t benefit from learning rapid, deep relaxation? Or the ability to numb parts of your body? Or tips and tricks to minimize pain or discomfort? Or to simply trust your body? You can even do HypnoPooping! I still do…
So now that you know a bit more about the magic that is HypnoBirthing®, I encourage you to either reach out to me here with any lingering questions you may have or check out the upcoming class schedule here and register today!