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Class 1: Introduction to Hypnobabies
Mind/Body Connection; What hypnosis is and is NOT; The power of words; How fear affects labor; and Communication exercise
Script: "Learning Self-Hypnosis"
Class 2: Staying Healthy and Low Risk
Nutrition guidelines; Comfort in pregnancy; Sleep and relaxation positions; Stages of labor; Prenatal exercises; Baby kindness!
Script: "Creating Anesthesia"
Class 3: Your Options in Birthing
Childbirth choices; Consumer issues; the "Big Secrets"; Birth plans; Inductions; Natural progress of labor; Benefits of a professional labor assistant; Hypno-doulas
Script: "Hypnotic Childbirth #1"
Class 4: The Onset of Labor
Your "Guess Date"; Signs of birthing beginning; Timing contractions; When to go to birth place; Birthing progress; Hypno-Guardians"; Creating a safe and serene environment; Optimum fetal positioning
Script: "Hypnotic Childbirth #2"
Class 5: Giving Birth to Your Baby
Birth partner's training; Transition and Transformation; Trusting your body and your baby; Fear clearing; Exhale pushing; Positions for birthing; Review of Hypnobabies tools; Postpartum choices
Script: "Hypnotic Childbirth #2"
Class 6: Birthing Your Baby and Beyond
Birth rehearsal, new baby care
Script: "Visualize (Create) Your Birth"