Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1: What is Hypnobirthing?

    • Introduction

    • Exercise
  • 2

    Module 2: Physiology of Birth

    • Introduction

    • How mammals give birth

    • The muscles of the uterus

    • Exercise

    • Hormones

    • The nervous system
  • 3

    Module 3: Skills & Techniques

    • The power of words and the language of birth

    • Exercise

    • Breathing

    • Relaxation scripts

    • Positive affirmations
  • 4

    Module 4: The Birth Environment

    • Introduction

    • Sound

    • Exercise

    • Sight

    • Smell

    • Touch

    • Role of the birth partner

    • BRAINS

    • Positions for labour
  • 5

    Module 5: The Birth

    • Fallacy of due dates

    • Inductions

    • Abdominal birth

    • The "Golden Hour"
  • 6

    Module 6: What's Next?

    • Birth plan

    • Hospital bag packing list

    • Practice

    • Further resources