Harmonious Beginnings Maria L. Miles CD(DONA), CLC, HBCE Birth & Postpartum Support for the Whole Family

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a naturally induced state of relaxed concentration--a state of mind and body in which we communicate suggestions to our subconscious mind. This part of our mind influences what we think, how we feel, and the choices we make. It can actually control pain.

There is no magic to achieving success with self-hypnosis. Almost anyone who chooses to can reach deep relaxation and redirected focus.

When having your baby with HypnoBirthingÒ, what you will experience is similar to the daydreaming or focusing that occurs when you are engrossed in a book or staring at a fire. You will be conversant and in good spirits--totally relaxed, but fully in control. You will be aware of your body's contractions, but will be able to determine the extent to which you feel the surge. You will experience your birthing in an atmosphere of calm and relaxation, without the fear and tension that cause pain. Your body's natural anesthesia (endorphins) will replace the stress hormones that cause pain.

When it is time for your baby to be born, you will be fully awake and involved.

What you will learn

Relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to eliminate the fear and tension that cause long labor and pain, replacing them with confidence, calm, and comfort.
Other techniques to produce a shorter, more comfortable labor.
To create and control the body's own natural anesthesia.
The sources of the myths that pain must accompany normal birthing.
Why women in other cultures have births almost entirely free of discomfort.
How the mother's body is designed to work in neuromuscular harmony with nature throughout labor.
To practice deep relaxation during and between uterine surges.
The importance of prenatal and perinatal bonding.

This is a Five week course. Each class is approximately 2½ hours.