Course Outline
Lesson 1 - Setting the Stage Dehypnotizing & Building a Positive Expectancy
Philosophy and Beginnings of HypnoBirthing
History of Women and Birthing
How the Uterus Works in Birthing
What's Wrong with Labor
How Fear Affects Labor
The Origin of Fear and Pain in Labor
The Power of Mind
The Laws of the Mind and Change
Mind/Body Connection
Psycho-physical Association
Breathing and Relexation
Building Positive Images of Birth
Lesson 2 - Falling in Love with Your Baby, Pre-Birth Parenting, Preparing Your Mind and Body
Pre-Birth, Perinatal, and Postnatal Bonding
Background of Fetology Studies
Selecting Care Providers
Preparing the Mind for Birth
Hypnosis Deepening and Visualization
Releasing Fear
Preparing the Body for Birthing
Building a Partnership with Care Providers
Lesson 3 - Advanced Visualization and Deepening
Labor and Birthing Visualizations and Deepening
Turning Breech-Presented Babies
Looking at the "Estimated Due Date"
Avoiding Artificial Induction
Preparing Birth Preference Sheets
How the Body Prepares for Birth
Initiating Labor Naturally
Your Body's Perfect Design
Releasing Fears and Limiting Thoughts
Lesson 4 - Overview and Summary of Childbirth
Prelabor Tricksters
The Onset of Labor
Birth Companions Support Role
Thinning and Opening Phase
Labor Slows or Rests
Misconceptions about Labor
Birth Companion Advocates for Mother and Baby
Hallmarks as Labor Advances
Breathing
Birth Rehearsal Imagery
Lesson 5 - Birthing, The Final Act and Bonding
Mother Nears Completion
Optimal Positioning for Baby in Labor and Birth
Positions During Labor, Descent and Birthing
Birthing phase, Descent, Birth Breathing
Births Perfect Design
Breathing Through Labor
Breathing with Birth
Breastfeeding
The Magical First Hour
Bonding with Your Baby
Fourth Trimester
