My Best Birth Australia

The Hypnobirthing Australia™ program has been customised so it is more relevant to the Australian system of care than the American hypnobirthing progam. You will be provided with professionally recorded Australian accent practice cds and modern, up-to-date training materials. Hypnobirthing Australia™ Course Outline Unit 1: Creating & maintaining a positive mindset Introduction to positive mindset of hypnobirthing Causes of Fear (including history) and how it affects our labour The role of our caregivers Mind/body connection What is hypnosis and how will we use it for birthing? Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome – how fear affects labour My amazing uterus– understanding the physiology behind birthing Relaxation breathing Our hormones are our friends Unit 2: Choices, knowledge & tools for empowered birthing Conditioning ourselves to release endorphins during birth Reprograming the subconscious The language for empowered birthing Releasing endorphins through touch How to create a calm birthing space Choices in maternity care Importance of maintaining a healthy diet Staying Active – exercise during pregnancy Tips for Optimal Foetal Positioning Introducing our toolkit for birth The importance of facial relaxation Surge Breathing – the best tool ever! The ‘urge’ to push/bear down – breathing down Unit 3: Preparing mind and body for birth Visualisations for pregnancy & birth Pre-birth bonding Bonding with baby at birth ‘Guess date’ – a normal range of pregnancy Artificial Inductions – things you’re not always told Achieving a natural start to labour Instant relaxation techniques Self-hypnosis techniques to practice alone Hypnosis/Relaxation Scripts & Prompts for partners Unit 4: Birth – bringing it all together Birth Preferences – the importance of open communication with your caregivers Special circumstances Membranes Releasing Questions to help you make good decisions Birth companion as advocate Your rights as a child bearing woman Breech or Posterior – options & positions Hypnosis for releasing fears What to expect through labour and birth When to call the midwife/go to the hospital The birth partner’s role Undisturbed bonding/breastfeeding time – skin to skin Hypnosis – rehearsal for birth