BirthWhile Childbirth Education Class Format

BirthWhile Resources offers semi-private, small group, individual and couples consultation. HypnoBirthing® childbirth education classes meet for four or five sessions, 12 hours total. Effort is made to accommodate participant's schedules. Workshops are lively and participatory. Experience the personalized attention of BirthWhile HypnoBirthing classes! Included with enrollment is the book, HypnoBirthing, A Celebration of Life and audio cds.

Classes now forming. Classes meet in Belmont / Lexington area.

What You Will Learn

Relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to:

release the fear and tension that cause pain.
create and control the body's own natural anesthesia.
develop ultimate depth relaxation during and between uterine surges.
produce a shorter, more comfortable labor.

Preparing your mind and body for birthing:

Exposing the myth that pain must accompany labor
Learning how your body is designed to conceive, nurture and birth your baby with ease and comfort
Maximizing your breath for a gentle labor
Exercises and nutrition for your pregnancy
Positioning and massage techniques for an easier birth

Setting the stage for the birth experience you want:

Understanding the stages of childbirth
Clarifying and communicating your birth preferences
Finding the right setting and provider for your birth
Creating the space for prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal bonding
Understanding common obstetrical myths and realities
Gentle care of mom, baby and birthing companion

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For more information:

Amanda Sawires Yager, H.B.C.E., C.C.E., C.D.

Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner

Certified Childbirth Educator

Certified ALACE trained Doula

telephone: (617) 331-0385

e-mail: amanda@birthwhile.com

last updated September 23, 2008