We have childbirth classes, a newborn sleep class, newborn and postpartum care class, family first aid class, and natural breastfeeding class. Learn more below!
HypnoBirthing is as much a philosophy of birthing as it is a method or technique for achieving safer, easier, and more comfortable birth. The HypnoBirthing philosophy is based on the belief that a healthy person carrying a healthy baby and having a healthy pregnancy, who is properly prepared, is able to have a comfortable and gentle birthing.
This program includes education in special breathing techniques, self-hypnosis, relaxation, affirmation, visualization, and bonding - all designed to assist you to become empowered and confident, as you trust the innate wisdom of your body to know how to birth your baby intuitively.
We believe babies can be welcomed into the world in a peaceful and gentle way. We believe childbirth is a normal, natural, and healthy human experience for the majority of people. In the absence of a special medical circumstance, a person should be able to birth instinctively and without force or limitation from those around them. In the absence of fear and tension, pain does not have to be a big part of labor. Changing our vocabulary is a huge part of our experience. Not everything has to be pleasure or pain. HypnoBirthing will teach you to reprogram the beliefs you may have held previously. You will learn how to trust your body and work with it, allowing it to do what it already knows how to. You can experience a calm, relaxed birth free from the fear and anxiety that limit your body and work against your natural instinct.
Our goal is to help you feel empowered to have the birth experience YOU desire. Please contact us with any questions you have about HypnoBirthing. Ultimately, people should have the confidence to birth how they want, whether that's medicated, unmedicated, at home, in a hospital, or in a birth center. Thankfully we can all choose for ourselves!
I am a certified HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator with HypnoBirthing International. I believe completely in the value of this program and can't wait to share these classes with you to prepare you for a beautiful birth.
This class series will prepare you to trust your body and look forward to you birthing day. HypnoBirthing is a comprehensive childbirth class with an emphasis on learning to trust your body and get excited about labor and birth. We offer HypnoBirthing classes to everyone in Austin and the surrounding area. You do not have to be using an Empowered Doula to sign up for these classes.
Group classes provide the benefit of meeting other people going through the same experience. The fee for group classes is $450 and includes the book - HypnoBirthing The Mongan Method, Rainbow Relaxation audio, class handouts, and access to information about other local resources. A retainer of $100 is due upon enrollment and the balance is due at the first class meeting.
The next series starts September 24, 2024.
A reduced rate is available when packaged with birth doula services.
While some people thrive in a group setting, some are more comfortable in an intimate setting with only their birth partner. Private classes are also great for those that have schedules that are don't fit into the group class times. The fee for private classes is $750 and includes everything the group classes provide. A retainer of $200 is due upon enrollment and the balance is due at the first class meeting.
The refresher course is for parents that have already completed the 5-class series of HypnoBirthing (whether it was with us or with a different educator) and need a refresher for this pregnancy and birth. The fee for this class is $250 and can be scheduled by phone or email. A $100 retainer is due at the time of scheduling and the balance is due at the time of our meeting. These can be in person for those in Austin and the surrounding area. This can also be done virtually via Zoom.
For those that are either not interested in HypnoBirthing or do not have the availability to do a 5-class series, we offer this comprehensive childbirth class. This is a one time, 3-hour class, and can be offered to groups or privately. We will cover choosing a care provider, how to prepare for your birthing day, labor comfort measures, breathing techniques, and much more! This class can be given in person to those in Austin and the surrounding area (travel fee may apply) or virtually via Zoom.
This is a single class designed to educate you and your birth partner in techniques to use before and during labor to help “make room for baby!” During labor, the baby needs to pass through the three levels of the pelvis. In this class, you will learn techniques to balance your body where it may be restricted, in turn helping your baby pass through these levels more easily. Together, Spinning Babies® assists your baby in finding it's optimal position for labor and aides in making birth more comfortable.
This class is for expectant parents only.
Investment: $150 per couple
Next Class Date: September 7, 2024, 9am - 12pm
Following Class Date: October 12, 2024, 9am - 12pm
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These classes help prepare you for life with a newborn.
Prerecorded sleep shaping class, designed to give tools for healthy sleep habits from day one. Access is given 1 month before due date and expires 2 months after due date. Taught by Ciarra Morgan, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant.
Learn how to care for a newborn (diaper changing, swaddling, burping, etc.), take care of the postpartum body, and nurture your relationships through this transformative time. This class is taught by Jes. Jes is an experienced postpartum doula that serves families in the weeks and months after baby's arrival. Part 1 is a pre-recorded class you watch before the in-person session. Part 2 is located in Bee Cave from 6:30pm - 9:00pm on a Tuesday. Next: 9/17
Learn how to do CPR and the Heimlich for Infants, Children, and Adults. Get safety tips and tricks to keep your family safe with a child in the home. This class is for educational purposes only and is not for certification. Group ($125) and private ($200) classes available. Travel fee may apply for private classes. Taught by Jess Moore, a neonatal and pediatric respiratory therapist. Group classes are located in Be Cave from 6:30pm - 8:00pm on Tuesdays. Next: 9/10
Please contact us if you have a financial struggle. We are willing to work with people in certain circumstances.
For those that are either not interested in HypnoBirthing or do not have the availability to do a 5-class series, we offer this comprehensive childbirth class. This is a one time, 3-hour class, and can be offered to groups or privately. We will cover choosing a care provider, how to prepare for your birthing day, labor comfort measures, breathing techniques, and much more! This class can be given in person to those in Austin and the surrounding area (travel fee may apply) or virtually via Zoom.
Please contact us if you have a financial struggle. We are willing to work with people in certain circumstances.
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