ABOUT HYPNOBIRTHING
Hypnobirthing is a philosophy as well as a technique for giving birth that is based on sound and simple logic. The fundamental principle behind hypnobirthing is that childbirth is a normal, natural and healthy function for women.
Through hypnobirthing the woman is encouraged to remain positive and focused during pregnancy as she nurtures her unborn child, and throughout the birthing process when she works intuitively 'with her body' and 'with her baby' to result in a relaxed and harmonious labour and birth.
By releasing the woman's fears of childbirth, hypnobirthing is able to reduce and in some cases totally remove pain in labour.
ABOUT THE TEACHERS
The hypnobirthing sessions are run by Gill Firth and her colleague Jane Gavin. Gill and Jane are practicing midwives, each with over 20 years experience, who share a passion for helping women have the best experience they can at the birth of their baby.
Having witnessed women using hypnobirthing techniques and seeing the difference it made to their birth experience, both were inspired to train with Katharine Graves at the hypnobirthing centre (
www.thehypnobirthingcentre.co.uk) and have since been accredited by her as hypnobirthing practitioners.
Gill and Jane have utilised their wealth of midwifery experience to offer hypnobirthing classes that are both enjoyable and informative, providing women and their birthing partners with a comprehensive childbirth preparation programme.
ABOUT THE SESSIONS
We provide two full days tuition alongside an accompanying CD, hypnobirthing book and folder with all the relevant scripts. We also offer on-going telephone support when required.
During the hypnobirthing sessions you are taught:
- What happens to your body during childbirth
- The link between fear and pain and why when your mind is free of fear and tension your body can be free of pain
- How to release that fear and tension so that your mind is able to work in harmony with your body throughout the birth
- Self hypnosis in order to achieve a state of deep relaxation
- Visualisation exercises and positive affirmations to keep you focused
- Gentle touch massage to help stimulate your natural endorphins in labour
- Breathing techniques to keep you in control, and to help you deliver your baby without any exhaustive pushing
- The important role of your birthing partner in helping you practice the hypnobirthing techniques in pregnancy and in supporting you through childbirth.
COURSE AVAILABILITY
We are now taking bookings for the two day course on:
Saturday 21st and Saturday 28th of January 2012
Saturday 10th and Saturday 17th March 2012
Saturday 23rd and Saturday 30th June 2012
Saturday 8th and Saturday 15th September 2012
Saturday 10th and Saturday 17th November 2012
at the HEART CENTRE , Bennett Rd, Headingley, LS6 3HN.
PRICE: £227 per couple, payment on confirmation (£197 for early booking)
HOW TO CONTACT US
Gill Firth Jane Gavin
Tel: 07779504498 Tel: 07736054369
