Class One

 

- Explaining the relevance of the Hippopotamus

 

- The Picture of Childbirth today

 

- The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme materials

 

- Defining Hypnosis

 

- Acknowledging Pain

 

- The Physiology of Birth and the Impact of Fear

 

- Mind / Body connection

 

- The Impact of Others

 

- Taking charge of your thoughts

Class Two

 

- Relaxation – the antidote to discomfort

 

- What is Relaxation?

 

- Positions for Relaxation

 

- Remember to Breathe

 

- Self-Hypnosis

 

- Eyes Open Hypnosis

 

- Time Distortion

 

- Anchoring

 

- Birth Partners Script

 

- Establishing a practice routine

Class Three

 

- Prenatal bonding

 

- Choosing where to have your baby

 

- Choosing who will be with you when you have your baby

 

- Alternative options for promoting comfort

 

- Medical intervention

 

- Natural nudges of encouragement for your baby

 

- Interventions explained

 

- Benefits of a natural birth

 

- Writing your birth plan and making your birth choices

 

- Physical preparations for birth

 

- The mirror mantra

 

- Fear release session

Class Four

 

- Soothing strokes and the power of positive touch

 

- Positions for birth

 

- Ligaments and pelvis

 

- Humming your baby down – birthing your baby

 

- Birth partner’s role

 

- Using the techniques during labour

When baby arrives

 

- Sea of Serenity – Birth Hypnosis session

Your practice and preparation diary