No. Hypnobabies works wonderfully with a “coach” (we call them Birth Partners) or alone. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis and your own personal commitment and practice as the one giving birth will have the greatest impact on your experience. However, if you are going to have a support person be with you as you birth, it’s best if he or she knows how to help so that he or she doesn’t unintentionally hinder your efforts. This is why partners (or another support person) are encouraged to attend the classes as well. With Hypnobabies your Birth Partner(s) will be very knowledgeable and experienced in aiding your comfort and hypno-anesthesia. If you do not have a partner (or friend or sister or mom) to attend classes with you, consider hiring a doula (professional labor support person) to be with you during your birthing time. I will be more than happy to help your doula to understand how best to help you as a hypno-mom and your doula is welcome (and encouraged) to attend classes with you.
What if a woman had:
• The opportunity to decide the sort of birth experience she wants.
• To have accurate, up to date information presented in a way she understands.
• Privacy.
• Respectful, honest communication from her care providers.
• High quality prenatal care with appointments of sufficient duration to address emotional as well as
physical concerns.
• Time to think and discuss with her support people (if she desires) before deciding on any procedures.
• To choose the place of labor and birth.
• To select who is present at the birth of her child.
• To have her choices respected and followed.
• It's not so impossible to have this dream...
Having a Doula can give you extra support during your birthing time, no matter what type of birth you are planning.
• The opportunity to decide the sort of birth experience she wants.
• To have accurate, up to date information presented in a way she understands.
• Privacy.
• Respectful, honest communication from her care providers.
• High quality prenatal care with appointments of sufficient duration to address emotional as well as
physical concerns.
• Time to think and discuss with her support people (if she desires) before deciding on any procedures.
• To choose the place of labor and birth.
• To select who is present at the birth of her child.
• To have her choices respected and followed.
• It's not so impossible to have this dream...