Hypnobirthing Classes
Orange County’s Premier Instinctive Childbirth Education
“When you change the way you view birth, the way you birth will change.”
What is Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is a simple, straightforward program, thoughtfully developed over the years to remind birthing parents of the simplicity of birth itself. Just as the majority of birthing people do not need interventions and procedures for safe and healthy birth, they do not need a complex set of exercises and scripts to prepare themselves for peaceful, calm and comfortable birthing. The birthing body and the baby know just what to do. Hypnobirthing is designed to teach students to trust in Nature’s way of birth and to relax and let their bodies do what is needed. By practicing a few key techniques, birthing people program their minds and condition their bodies to birth easily. When it comes to programming and conditioning, variety is not necessarily a good thing. Repetition is what gets the best result.
Hypnobirthing is as much a philosophy as it is a technique. The method teaches you that, in the absence of fear and tension, or special medical circumstances, severe pain does not have to be an accompaniment of labor.
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 and you trust birth. You will learn how to achieve this kind of relaxation, free of the resistance that fear creates, and you will learn to use your natural birthing instincts for a calm, serene and comfortable birth.
When you have your baby with Hypnobirthing, you will not be in a trance or a sleep. What you will experience is similar to the daydreaming, or focusing, that occurs when you are engrossed in a book or a movie or staring into a fire.
You will be conversant and in good spirits – totally relaxed, but fully in control. Awake throughout, you will be aware of your body’s surges and your baby’s progress; but because you will have trained yourself to reach complete relaxation, you will be able to determine the degree and the manner in which you will feel the surges. You will experience birthing in an atmosphere of calm relaxation, free of the fear that prevents the muscles of your body from functioning as nature intended them to. In this calm state, your body’s natural relaxant, endorphins, replaces the stress hormones that constrict and cause pain.
Why choose a Hypnobirthing class?
You already possess an innate ability for calm and gentle birthing; Hypnobirthing simply teaches you how to unlock it. One of the best things about Hypnobirthing, is that you cannot fail at it! There is no “right” way to Hypnobirth. Regardless of where you plan to birth, what medications you do/do not choose, or the mode of delivery, this program will give you the tools to stay calm and relaxed no matter how your birth story unfolds.
So... are you ready to discover how to birth your baby free of fear and full of JOY?
Studies show when a birthing person feels relaxed, safe and supported through childbirth there is a:
✔️ 50% reduction in cesarean rate
✔️ 25% shorter labor
✔️ 60% reduction in epidural requests
✔️ 40% reduction in Pitocin use
✔️ 30% reduction in analgesia use
✔️ 40% reduction in forceps delivery
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Everything you need to know to achieve a safer, easier and more comfortable birth
The role of your birth companion & techniques to support and advocate for you and the baby
What's gone "wrong" with labor as we know it, why and how to overcome it
What the Fear-Tension-Pain cycle is, how to avoid it and reduce the pain often associated with labor
Relaxation and self-hypnosis to eliminate fear and tension through pregnancy
Techniques of deep relaxation, massage, and visualizations during labor
Special breathing techniques to produce a shorter, more comfortable labor
How your body is naturally designed to conceive, nurture, and birth your baby with ease and comfort
Natural ways to stimulate labor without chemical induction
The importance of bonding before and after the birth of your baby
Gentle birthing techniques that allow you to avoid hard physical pushing and tearing
Information about Postpartum and how to make the most out of The Fourth Trimester for you and baby
A toolbox of techniques that will not only change your birth, but will also change your life
✔️ Give birth with confidence & calm
✔️ Become informed on your choices
✔️ Feel connected to your partner, your body & your baby
✔️ Be better supported by your birth team
✔️ Learn proven techniques to reduce fear and pain in birth
✔️ Become a more conscious parent
We now have TWO options for group classes! A comprehensive 4 week series taught by Nicolle Kasch, and a 2 week “Essentials” series taught by Patricia Schuppert.
COMPREHENSIVE SERIES
Taught by Nicolle kasch
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15 hours of live, in person or virtual instruction, split into 4 or 5 weekly sessions from an educator with 10 years of experience working with Hypnobirthing families
Course overview
Unit 1 - Introduction to mind/body connection
Unit 2 - Bonding with baby, care providers & locations, breathwork & rapid relaxation
Unit 3 - Making informed decisions, evidence based care, visualization & hypnosis
Unit 4 - Labor flow, positions & physical comfort tools
Unit 5 - Birthing phase & rehearsal
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Perfect for first time birthers, VBACs, families who had a difficult first birth, and anyone wanting a more comprehensive approach
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110 page course booklet with scripts, activity pages, and helpful resource pages
12 guided audio tracks
Discounts on local classes
Access to online resource portal
Ongoing support from the instructor
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$550 for in person
$500 for virtual
ESSENTIALS HYBRID CLASS
Taught by Patricia Schuppert
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This is a HYBRID class - there are 6 hours of live, in person instruction and a self paced online portion (it is important to complete BOTH)
Course overview
Week 1 - Introduction to Hypnobirthing, understanding birth hormones, introduction to hypnosis tracks & scripts, tools for pain management, pelvic anatomy, effects of birth beliefs on your birth experience
Week 2 - Partners matter, BRAINS and Advocacy, Mindful Partners, the Birth Environment, putting what you’ve learned to use, tools for contractions, tools for transition, imagery for 2nd stage, the Golden Hour
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Perfect for those who have given birth before, people who have taken a hospital birth class, anyone wanting a more condensed approach, unique scheduling situations, or if you don’t have enough time for a 5 week series before baby is due
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Self paced online course with additional tracks
15 Hypnosis and relaxation scripts
7 Hypnosis tracks
15 pages of handouts
Discounts on local classes
Access to online resource portal
Ongoing support from the instructor
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$300 per family
Group Class Schedule
Please ensure you can attend each meeting live for the series you enroll in. Due to the intimate nature of the groups, as well as the structure of the series, there are no makeup classes.
4 week comprehensive series
It is recommended you begin a series around 20 weeks; the sooner the better with Hypnobirthing! It is never too late, however, as long as you finish the series before your 37th week of pregnancy.
Virtual classes are live from our in person class sessions!
If you register for a virtual spot, you will not be allowed to attend in person.
All classes are held in Laguna Hills, CA
IN PERSON & VIRTUAL Session 35: Sundays from 2pm-6pm (PT)
~4 WEEK SERIES~
Dates: 5/5 - 5/12 - 5/19 - 6/2
***Skipping Memorial Weekend 5/26
2 week essentials hybrid series
IN PERSON: Saturdays from 10am-1pm
Dates
Session 3 (2024): 1/20 & 1/27 - Laguna Hills
Session 4: 2/17 & 2/24 - Tustin
Session 5: 3/16 & 3/23 - Laguna Hills
Session 6: 4/20 & 4/27 - Laguna Hills (just added)
Session 7: 5/11 & 5/18 - Tustin
NEED A LATER SESSION? JOIN WAITLIST HERE
Hypnobirthing students also receive discounts on our Peaceful Pregnancy Circle and other community classes/workshops!
Class times don’t work? Have questions? Not sure if Hypnobirthing is right for you? Book your free Discovery Call today!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Anytime after your first trimester! This course is designed for pregnancy, labor, birthing and tools for the rest of your life. The latest you'd want to start a series is 33 weeks since it's a 5 week course.
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ALL types of families are welcome in class! Partners are encouraged to attend as it will make a significant impact on their confidence in supporting your labor and birth, however it is not required. I aim to be accommodating which is why I offer weeknight and weekend classes. If a partner can only attend a few classes, that is better than nothing and the first class is especially important. No partner? No problem - feel free to bring any other support person such as family, friend, doula, etc.
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YES!! The relaxation tools learned in class allow you to stay calm and focused prior to receiving planned medications and also to make confident decisions if your birthing necessitates a need for medication. Even the daily relaxation practice you will engage in will help baby be happy and healthier, regardless of how their birth story unfolds. HypnoBirthing is also a set of life skills - key techniques that will serve you well on your continued journey into parenthood!
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The knowledge gained in this class can be used by ANYONE. We all enter into a state of hypnosis 10-15 times a day, so it's something your mind and body are already used to doing. One of the huge benefits of a live class is that we can customize the program to the way you learn best, and troubleshoot with you if things aren't quite clicking!
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No one can make any guarantees about the way your birth will unfold, including how much pain you experience. It has been shown, however, that Hypnobirthing classes greatly REDUCE the amount the pain you experience as well as transform the way you experience pain in labor. In fact Hypnobirthing students report using an epidural only 23% of the time compared to the national average of 71%.
The focus for this class is not so much on eliminating pain entirely (which is always possible) but more so to allow you and baby to have a confident, more joyful, and positive birth.
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Maybe! You can use FSA/HSA accounts to pay for class, and I also provide receipts to submit for reimbursement upon request. Call your insurance carrier and ask if your plan covers patient education or birthing classes.
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Yes! We offer scholarships for free and reduced cost services on a limited basis. If you qualify for Medi-Cal, SNAP benefits, TANF, or WIC and want to work with us, reach out so we can discuss details.
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Due to the intimate nature of each group, as well as the format of the series, we do not recommend enrolling in a series if you know you will be absent for one of the classes, as we do not offer any makeups.
If an illness or emergency arises after the series begins, accommodations can be made to get caught up on the missed material. -
Mind Body Baby is a completely secular and inclusive organization, so there are no religious references in our classes, nor does what we teach conflict with any religious beliefs we know of. Hypnobirthing is perfectly safe for all individuals.
Have another question? Please feel free to contact us anytime!
Happy Hypnobirthing students in action and sharing their “I DID IT!” moments
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