Let's hear it for the Birth Partners! — Three Rivers Hypnobabies

One of the most refreshing aspects of Hypnobabies is the inclusivity of birth partners in the birth preparation process.

Here’s the short list of what Hypnobabies birth partners learn in class:

When expectant mothers have supportive partners that want to be involved in the preparation for their baby’s birth, Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis classes provide the tools for them to do so with confidence!

Birth Partner resources include:

“Birth Partner Relax and Feel Confident” audio track – this is a Hypnobabies hypnosis session created with the Birth Partner’s specific needs in mind. It boosts the Birth Partner’s confidence in his/her role, and to trust in their partner’s body and their ability to give birth.
Birth Partner’s Guide – this is a valuable handbook created just for the Hypnobabies Birth Partner. It includes all of the Hypnobabies tips and tools and reminders in one easy-to-use guide so that Birth Partners can access information quickly during labor.
Birthing Log – this form provides Birth Partner’s with a list of important things to keep track of during birth like contractions, mom’s hydration, position changes, and signs of progress.

What if my Partner is not on board?

It’s not unusual for Birth Partners to be skeptical at first about childbirth hypnosis (just ask my husband) or concerned that their partner will simply just listen to hypnosis tracks, leaving him/her without a significant role during the baby’s birth.

Most Hypnobabies Birth Partners soon come to find that their concerns are unfounded when they learn in Class One that *hypnosis is a normal state of mind that people experience every day*. Early on, Birth Partners experience hypnosis along with the expectant mother during the “Learning Self-Hypnosis” script and they are surprised to learn that hypnosis is actually quite pleasant and very relaxing. And then, when they see their partner gaining confidence as they practice using their hypno-tools, conquering their fear and anxiety, and even looking forward to childbirth….they get on board!

Birth partners also quickly discover that they have a *very hands-on role* in the process of preparing their partner for an easier, more comfortable birth. They listen to the hypnosis tracks, read the handouts, and help guide their partner into deeper relaxation with hypnosis scripts. Importantly, the birth partner learns how to be attuned to the needs of their partner- emotionally, mentally, and physically- with the great ability to comfort and support them using physical and verbal cues to aid in the deepening of hypnosis.

Since Hypnobabies provides detailed and comprehensive training specifically for birth partners, they are fully equipped to support their partner during pregnancy and their birthing time, with confidence!

What do birth partners say about hypnobabies?

”The whole experience was amazing for me. I had a kid when I was much younger and I don't think I fully appreciated the experience back then. This time, I felt I was so much more educated because of the hypnobabies class and much more engaged in the entire process. It was so very special for me this time.”

~Reagan W., Three Rivers Hypno-dad

Hypno-Dad Kyle’s Hypnobabies Experience

“My experience with Hypnobabies was pretty great. The time commitment is a lot, but worth it. At first I was reluctant to get into it; I thought it was kind of silly. Once I realized that it was working and my wife was getting into it, I started to take it more seriously. As we progressed I became comfortable with the language and script reading.

Everyone saw what this program was doing for Rachel. During her birthing time I was really prepared and focused on her. I wasn’t embarrassed or nervous that there were other people in room watching and listening. The biggest part for me was seeing how much of an impact my role had on my wife and her birth experience.

Seeing that Rachel needed me, and knowing that I had the tools to help her made me feel awesome. I was a huge part of our daughter’s birth! As a father sometimes you feel like you’re not doing enough, but with Hypnobabies you definitely get a chance to play a big part in your wife’s pregnancy as well as your baby’s birth.

Lastly, it brought us closer together. The time we spent practicing together was nice. I think we are a stronger couple now because of Hypnobabies.”

Farrah’s Hypnobabies Birth Story – From her Dad’s Perspective

“…Full disclosure…in the back of my mind I was thinking we can change our plans if this whole hypnosis thing doesn’t work. So we signed up for Laura’s six-week course. Turns out during the entire six weeks I didn’t see one watch waved in front of any of the couples. My initial assessment was wrong. Hypnobabies isn’t lulling the mother into a semi-comatose state to “get through” birth. It’s basically a re-wiring of your brain and its preconceived notions of what the birth process is. It’s a reframing of what you think you know to be true into a more relaxing and manageable experience. But it’s more. We got an in-depth look at what we were about to encounter during the birthing process. We received a thorough education, and I mean thorough.

Laura helped address our expectations, options and our rights as parents. She introduced the concept of a birth plan. She gave us the confidence in ourselves to make informed decisions for our baby. Laura gave us the ability to do all this calmly. The class also brought me closer to Nicole through our at-home readings and exercises. It helped me take a more active role and helped to define it. We were able to discuss things we would never have imagined discussing without this class. Our fears, our hopes, dreams, and hesitations. We were also introduced to the other couples in our class, several of which we still see regularly and are able to call friends. This was an unexpected and welcomed result. I really enjoyed those Saturdays and got to learn so much that would prepare me for the arrival of our baby.

Circling back, you may be curious when I abandoned the need for a backup plan. Simple. One of the home exercises is for birth partners to listen to their own hypnosis track on a regular basis. I’d cue up the track on my phone, put in my earbuds and away I’d go. It just seemed every time I’d listen to the track I’d fall asleep at some point. I was getting rather annoyed with this, so I told Nicole. She laughed when she found out I would wake up before the track was over. Evidently I was under hypnosis when I thought I was sleeping and still following all the cues. Nicole said the hypnosis is working for me. I asked if it was working for her. She said yes and the backup plan was no more.

Sadly Hypnobabies class came to an end. I missed our Saturday’s but left with a sense of confidence in my birth partner abilities. I had come from having an overly simplistic view of birthing to becoming educated on the entire process. I felt accomplished…”