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Natural Childbirth Classes
based on the
HypnoBirthing® Mongan Method
What is it?
HypnoBirthing®
is a complete education program, which teaches simple but specific self
hypnosis, relaxation and breathing techniques which assist you to make your
birth as calm as possible. With HypnoBirthing® you will discover that
serious pain does not need to be part of the birth experience. You
will gain an understanding of how the birthing muscles work in perfect
harmony as they were designed to, when your body is sufficiently
relaxed. More importantly you will learn how to be more involved in
your birthing experience, in partnership with your caregivers. The
program is based on the theories of Grantly Dick
Read, 'Birth without Fear'. Couples using this program have a high
incidence of births using no pharmacological analgesia, and a statistically
low rate of complications in during labour and birth.
What will I learn?
During this 6x2 hour workshop you will learn
relaxation, meditation, breathing and self hypnosis to use during pregnancy
and labour. The course gives a good overview of the labour process
and is practical in the sense that each session has at least 45 minutes of
active practicing of the breathing and relaxation. You will learn about care of the newborn and the first weeks after the baby is
born. The session that covers this, LIFE AFTER BIRTH, needs to be
specially booked, i.e. the dates, when you book the whole course, since you
may have a choice between two dates that cover the same topics.
Breastfeeding is not included in the course, but we offer a special
discount for all participants in this course if they want to attend a
breastfeeding workshop, led by a lactation consultant. Pls book this
in time, ideally when you register for your course.
Class
1: Building a Positive
Expectancy
Introduction of the
philosophy of gentle birthing - HypnoBirthing® beginnings
Short discussions about expectations and ideas regarding birth in Hong Kong
Rationale for gentle birthing / muscle comparison
How the uterus works
How fear affects labour
Origin of the pain concept
Hypnosis and deep relaxation
Psycho-physical relationship
HypnoBirthing® DVD stories
Class 2:
Preparing your mind and body
Pre-birth parenting -
discussions
Breathing information and practices
Relaxation and visualization
Releasing limiting thoughts
Preparing your body for birthing
VIDEO
Class 3:
Getting to know and welcome your baby
Birth preferences -
having realistic ideas and using them in Hong Kong hospitals
Language and fear - a quick reminder
Special circumstances that require the attention of a medical advisor
Achieving a natural onset of labour
Your body working with you and for you - feeling the inner strength
Deep meditation
VIDEO
Class
4: The birth
- bringing life and breathing love
Prelude to labour
Practice labour / pre labour warm-ups
What do we know about the labour and birth: Discussions and
confirmation
Arriving at the hospital - difference between the various places you might
go to in Hong Kong
Working with the hospital team, midwives and doctors
As labour moves along
Resting or slowed labour
As labour advances - nearing completion
Birth rehearsal imagery = the power of the mind
Birthing positions - practice and discussions
"Rules" in hospitals - how to have the best birth
Family bonding
Post birth procedures
Class
5: Life after birth and Breastfeeding - NB this is a 3 hour
session
What
is it like to have your own baby
Baby care in the first days
The baby's environment at home
Equipment
Registration
Immunization and baby checks
Child development
Baby blues and postnatal depression
The new family - how can fathers enjoy an active role in parenting
Breastfeeding your baby
What is included in the price?
Class handouts, a special HypnoBirthing book by Marie Mongan, as well as a
DVD is included in the class fee. Additionally every couple gets a
special Annerley book that has information that are directly related to
parenting in Hong Kong, with practical advice, given by our specially
trained midwives.
Is there anything I need to know more, or do before the
classes?
This HypnoBirthing®
course is slightly different than many of our other courses
in the sense that we expect you to have read at least the relevant chapters
in the book before each session. Half of each session is spent only
on practicing, NOT on talking or repeating material from the book.
This requires you to come somewhat prepared to the classes, i.e. having
read the material. Also, you must wear comfortable clothes, and be
prepared to take part in discussions, and practice sessions. You will
receive a CD to take home and ideally should listen to it every day from 28
weeks or so onwards. We find that there is a remarkably better
outcome of births where people have actually taken the time to prepare for
the birth by doing breathing exercises and relaxation, so the classes have
a very strong focus on this. Discussions and being practical is also
something that we emphasize, which is why we do offer full support from the
midwives by being available on the phone, by email and private
consultations for all our participants.
When do I book and start my
classes?
Ideally start your 6 weeks course around 23 - 35 weeks of pregnancy.
The earlier the better, since this gives you longer time to prepare.
If you book well in advance, you are sure to get a space in the course that
suits you best. At Annerley we also offer packages that include
prenatal checkups, doula care (support during labour) and postnatal homevisits.
These packages are generally discounted and also covered by
insurance. If you wish to get more information, feel free to ask when
you call our clinic.
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Evening classes are from 18:30 - 20:30 on Mondays or
Wednesdays:
Daytime classes are during lunch hour on Wednesdays (12 30 - 14 30)
NB: The last session of each course is a 3 hour session (evenings)
and 2.5 hour session for daytime.
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Daytime
(12:30 – 2:30pm)
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Evenings
(6:30 – 8:30pm)
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June - July
3.6 10.6
17.6 24.6 8.7
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May/June
6.5 13.5
20.5 27.5 3.6
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August -
September
12, 19, 26. August, 2 and 9
September
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July - August
29 July, 5, 12, 19 and 26. August
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September -
October
23 and 30 September, 7, 14, 21 October
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September -
October
9, 16, 23 and 30 September and 7 October
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January / February
4, 11, 18 and 25 November and 2 December
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October - November
14, 21 and 28 October and 4 and 11
November
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For further
details, please contact the Annerley office on 2983 1558 or email info@annerley.com.hk. If you would like
to book, please fill in and email the booking form, once received we will contact you to
confirm the booking. All courses must be paid in advance and cheques
can by sent to our office, made out to ANNERLEY LTD. We accept VISA
and MASTERCARD and EPS in our office.
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