HypnoBirthing Childbirth Classes in Jacksonville & St. Augustine, FL

There are many birth classes in Jacksonville, why would you choose HypnoBirthing? First of all, we feel that any childbirth class, no matter what style, is beneficial to the family if that course meets the family’s needs. One main difference between us and other hypno birth classes is that we believe in the pure perfection and strength of your own body and the birth process. We encourage you to rely on your inner birth intuition and not as much on multiple cd's and scripts. Too much information can be overwhelming and unnecessary. HypnoBirthing is simply put and easy to practice! Scrolll down to see an introductory video...

·         Original Method: other childbirth education classes are based on HypnoBirthing The Mongan Method, what we teach is the original!

·         The Pain Assumption: Many childbirth classes “assume” pain and how to deal or cope with that. We refute the belief that "pain" is an inherent part of labor and birth. That's not to say that we guarantee a pain-free birth but we do give families the tools to be as comfortable as possible. HypnoBirthing is based on the Fear - Tension - Pain concept. We believe that "When a healthy woman, carrying a healthy baby, experiencing a healthy labor, trusts birth, is free of fear, and is appropriately relaxed, her body will function normally without  pain or incident" - as the rest of nature births.
                    *  In addition to assuming pain, some hypno-courses teach that hypno-anesthesia is the only way to achieve comfort during labor. Women have been birthing for thousands of years without numbing medication and childbirth “methods”. Hypnosis is meant to change negative beliefs and to imprint positive impressions so that when it is time for the birthing she trusts her body and is free of fear. When we teach that the only way to get through labor is with an anesthetic (hypno or otherwise) we imply that "birth itself doesn't work". We empower families through education, fear release and relaxation techniques so that birth works as it should; as it has since the beginning of birth.

·         Complete childbirth preparation:  HypnoBirthing Childbirth classes provides a complete picture of the labor process, birth and bonding. We explain how the uterine muscles work in harmony with our breath and how fear and hormones affect the birthing process. The anatomy of the birthing body and the birthing process is explained simpy using gentler language. We teach families to choose, engage and work with the care provider attending the birth. We also teach normal birth planning and how to remain flexible in the birth process. 

·         Focus is on the method: HypnoBirthing classes focus mainly on how to get out of the head and tune into (and trust) the birthing body, relaxation and deepening, release of fear, birth companion support, normal birth planning, bonding and how to ask questions in the process to feel empowered to make decisions and more. This is a lot of information to cover in 5 weeks...and since EVERY birth is different, it can be difficult to teach a family what exactly to expect at every turn. Doulananda offers other educational classes for families who desire more family education (such as breastfeeding, risks to benefits and unexpected outcomes).

·         Evidence Based Outcomes: The HypnoBirthing Institute is constantly collecting data from the families we teach so that we can present transparent outcomes. Check out HypnoBirthing Institute 2010 Outcomes Summary.

·         Self-practice: While there is 'homework' and 'self-practice' we try not to overwhelm your already busy schedule. Click here to see the book and materials you receive for the course.

·         Trained Doulas: While we teach you all the skills and tools in order to be an empowered HypnoBirthing family, some find a doula a helpful addition in the process. All of our doulas have studied HypnoBirthing and are prepared to support your family in this beautiful birth journey.

·         Insurance Reimbursement: Did you know many health insurance companies (especially HSA & FSA's) cover childbirth education and doula services? Doulananda provides all the paperwork for insurance company submittal and optimal reimbursement.

The 5 week HypnoBirthing Course Investment is $260 per couple (includes book, cd's and handouts). On Pregnancy Medicaid? Call us for special pricing. Class Schedule and Locations.

 OUTCOMES SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE

• Far fewer interventions and surgical births
• Decreased use of pitocin
• Shorter labor
• Fewer pre-term and low-weight babies
• Lessened or eliminated need for “drugs”
• Happier and content mothers and babies
• Babies alert; able to nurse almost immediately
• No cases of post-partum depression reported •Infants with higher than average APGAR scores

HypnoBirthing® Mothers are making choices -- creating change!
Click here to see the 2010 HypnoBirthing Institute Outcomes

·         From 2005 to 2010 17% of US HypnoBirthing® mothers birthed via C-Section, compared the national average of 32%

·         9.5% of HypnoBirthing® mothers chose to birth in the comfort of their homes.  The national average is less than 1%

·         6% of HypnoBirthing® mothers chose to birth in freestanding birth centers.  The national average is less than 1%

·         Only 23% of HypnoBirthing® mothers birthing vaginally had epidural anesthesia, compared to the national average of 71%