I know you have birth goals and I know you really hope to achieve them, whether it’s feeling calm and empowered or more comfortable and confident. One big decision to make to help you meet your goals is what birth class to take. There are A LOT out there. And do you even need one? Yes.
If you are searching this site, you might be interested in a hypnobirthing class, knowing that it focuses on the mental prep as well as birth education and physiological prep and if you are seeking an experience that uses words like “confident, calm, empowered, comfortable” (all words that come from how we feel about something) then some prep is required and likely something that addresses the power of the mind and mind-body connection so that you create a foundation and fertile mental ground to be able to feel those things in birth and postpartum.
Then, once you select the class, is simply taking it enough? It helps! But to really get the most out of a class and to be prepared, you’ve got to practice. When you apply your learning and do it, it takes the learning from just thought into your body. The more you practice, the more of a new habit it becomes, allowing you to access the deep relaxation, the confidence, the comfort measures during birth and after.
However, I find that the practice is where my really busy parents sometimes get stuck! How do you fit one more thing into a busy schedule? I recommend setting aside time – just a few minutes each day to devote to preparing for birth AND life as a new parent. The tools I teach take you through both. Figure out the best time for you – perhaps with your morning tea you practice affirmations and review breathing techniques and maybe listen to an audio before bed. Then schedule it and check it off when you do it and celebrate the good that you are doing for yourself and for your baby!
I know taking action can be tough and feel a bit uncomfortable, but I know you can do it! I’d also like to help you along and really get started with a daily birth prep and self-care practice. How? I’m going live on IG Mon-Fri to practice with you then I’ll share to my stories so you can practice later if you prefer.
Do you need to be in my class to get something out of this? Not at all! It really helps if you have read a hypnobirthing book or if you are in a hypnobirthing class. Not you? That’s okay – stick around at the live and ask questions for things you need some clarification on and I’ll help you out! I truly want you to have the birth experience that you want and want to help you get there. Your birth experience really matters. Your preparation really matters.
Don’t forget to download your free daily BE (Birth Evolved) Prepared Pages (it’ll pop up below) to deepen your learning and keep you on track! Take the guesswork out of being prepared!
Download them and let’s get started!
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