WHY HYPNOBIRTHING?

Throughout my career I have supported families through many styles of mindfulness and hypnosis for birth. In 2023 I was given the opportunity to start teaching Hypnobirthing for Hypnobirthing Hamilton. What stood out for me with this approach was how inclusive it was. Clients would be more engaged with their surroundings and their partner. It was useful for helping people stay in their power through all birthing options. And people share it helped them not only for birth but in their regular day to day lives.

Hypnosis is a powerful, easy-to-use tool that helps us have the types of thoughts and beliefs that best serve us. It can also alter our behaviours and sense perceptions, which is great when it comes to pain management. Through the power of mind-over-matter, hypnosis can be used to enhance the physical aspects of birth and the postpartum period. If fear or past trauma is impacting your process, hypnosis is an effective way to cultivate greater well-being and peace of mind.

"Thank you for believing in me and helping me to believe in myself again. My birth experience was better than I ever thought possible."

The style and approach of these classes are an empowering way to prepare for the birth of your child. Whether you're single or partnered, on your first pregnancy or fourth, you'll find value in this comprehensive education. It embraces the broad spectrum of ways birth can unfold, and honours the autonomy and diversity of the birther and the people who walk alongside them.

Through this thorough, evidence-based education you will discover:

How to eliminate the Fear-Tension-Pain syndrome to encourage an easier, safer, more comfortable birth

How to shape your birth experience to be the best it can be

Why & how to apply hypnosis to your process

What is true and not true about birth, and what to expect

Great ways to prepare your body for birth

Practical comfort measures and pain management strategies, including breathing and positions

How your partner/team can best support you

Medical, natural and alternative options for labour

Enabling you to stay in your power, especially if challenges arise

Encouraging you to be clear and speak up about what you want amd need

Educating you and your partner about the postpartum period so you can care well for yourselves and your baby

HOW DOES HYPNOSIS APPLY TO BIRTHING?

Hypnosis enables us to deprogram ourselves of the negative beliefs surrounding birth, and replace those detrimental myths with confidence in our ability to navigate our experiences successfully. This is a powerful way to interrupt the fear-tension-pain cycle.

Regular relaxation and hypnotic practice enables you (and your birth companions) to be more calm and centred, leading to better decision-making, and healthier child development. Without reserves being drained in order to cope with high levels of anxiety and stress, you're freer to enjoy the experience.

Hypnosis can be used to affect the body and allow it to function optimally. Just as athletes use mental rehearsal and hypnosis to improve their performance, you can use these same techniques to prepare yourself for a great birth.

BOOK YOUR CLASS

Pre-registration and payment is required to secure your space. It is ideal to complete a class no later than your 37th week of pregnancy.

You can register for class either online, by calling the office at 905-464-8076, or by emailing michelle@birthbeginnings.com. Please note a "spot" includes the pregnant parent and one support person. Please click here to read our cancellation policy.

Classes are held in Burlington. See location below.

Weekday (5 weeks)

Class runs one day a week for 5 weeks from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Class fee is $325+HST.

Date	Status
Jan 7 - Feb 4, 2025 (Tuesdays) Suitable for babies expected early March onwards	Class is full!
Apr 8 - May 6, 2025 (Tuesdays) Suitable for babies expected late May onwards	4 spots left	Click here to register
Jun 5 - Jul 3, 2025 (Thursdays) Suitable for babies expected early August onwards	4 spots left	Click here to register

Weekend (4 weeks)

Class runs one day a week for four weeks from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Class fee is $325+HST.

Date	Status
Feb 23 & Mar 2, 2025 (Sundays) Suitable for babies expected early April onwards	3 spots left	Click here to register

Weekend crash course (2 weeks)

Class runs for two consecutive Saturdays or Sundays, from 10 am - 5 pm, with a one-hour lunch break. Class fee is $325+HST.

Date	Status
May 25 & Jun 1, 2025 (Sundays) Suitable for babies expected early July onwards	4 spots left	Click here to register

REFRESHER CLASS $95+HST

If you've taken a Hypnobirthing Hamilton class previously and would like to refresh in preparation for your next birth, we can take care of that in 1 session of 1-1.5 hrs. This is especially useful if your previous birth had some elements you'd like to be different this time around. To explore the possibilities for one of the above options, simply get in touch by emailing michelle@birthbeginnings.com with your due date and any other factors you'd like considered with respect to scheduling.