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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: Overview
of childbirth
Prelude to labour
Practice labour / pre labour warm-ups
What do we know about the labour and birth: Discussions and
confirmation
Birth explained simply
Onset of labour
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
Class 5: Birthing
- breathing love, bringing life
Mother at completion - ready to
give birth
Birthing positions - practice and discussions
"Rules" in hospitals - how to have the best birth
Repositioning the baby for optimal birth
Family bonding
Post birth procedures
VIDEO
Class 6: Life
after birth NB: BOOK THIS CLASS
SEPARATELY, ALTHOUGH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
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
VIDEO
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)
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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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