HypnoBirthing ®
Prenatal classes that help you to release the fear and tension that can interfere with the natural birth process. Relaxing your mind allows your body to work safely, naturally and more comfortably during the peaceful birth of your baby.
The Benefits
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Look forward to your birth with calm and confidence. |
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Trust your body to open perfectly for the birth of your baby. |
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Let go of negative messages about birth |
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Relax deeply in labour and be in control. |
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Work in harmony with your partner, relaxing to his/her touch and voice. |
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Birth your baby into an atmosphere of calm and peace. |
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Have the fearless birth that you, and your baby, want. |
Studies have found that women using hypnosis in labour experience
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less discomfort |
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shorter labours |
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fewer medical interventions |
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less postpartum depression. |
Jennifer Elliott, B.Ed.
Jennifer is a hypnotherapist, doula, and childbirth educator. She has been teaching prenatal classes and attending births in hospitals and homes in Toronto since 1994. She is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, Doula CARE, DONA International and the Canadian Doula Association. She has special certifications in HypnoBirthing® and Hypnosis for Childbirth. Jennifer currently teaches both HypnoBirthing classes and regular prenatal classes as well as attending births as a doula.
Jennifer is also a writer for Today’s Parent, Pregnancy and Birth and, as a childbirth expert, has hosted forums on todaysparent.com.
Jennifer credits hypnosis with helping her to find the best in herself. She is the mother of two fascinating teenagers. She treasures her wonderful memories of their births and was inspired by their births to assist other women in discovering their birthing strength and the euphoria of a satisfying birth.
About the classes
Join other couples in a series of five inspiring and empowering prenatal classes.
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Experience proven breathing, relaxation and visualizations techniques. |
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Learn how to guide and support your partner during the birth process. |
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Watch HypnoBirthing videos. |
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Cover the same content as standard prenatal classes: what your body does in labour, when to go to the hospital or call your midwife, other comfort techniques and when to use medical assistance. |
The Commitment
CDs are provided to practice hypnosis at home. You’ll also receive scripts for your partner to read to you. Practice is key to relaxing easily and turning your birthing over to your body.
Private sessions are available.
For classes or private sessions contact:
Toronto: Jennifer Elliott at 416-462-1938 or 416-300-4938 or jen.elliott@rogers.com
Other practitioners:
Ronnie Singer
Thornhill, On
Phone: 905-731-6909
Email: ronnies1@sympatico.ca
Shawn Gallagher
Toronto, On
Phone: 416-255-8333
Email: info@midwiferyconsulting.com
Website: www.midwiferyconsulting.com
For a listing of more practitioners not listed above please visit: www.hypnobirthing.com
For more information: www.hypnobirthing.com
Read HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method by Marie Mongan, available in bookstores.
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Last Updated : December 10, 2005
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