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CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION: Wellspring Hypnotherapy and Green Mountain Birthways
CLASS SYLLABUS for 8 class series (2.5 hours each)
Class #1: Carolyn and Tamara
Introductions
Hypnosis: Relaxation and Visualization
Video: Hypnosis for labor and birth
Changing Fight or Flight to the Relaxation Response
Grantly Dick-Read
Changing Fear-Tension-Pain to Safety-Relaxation-Comfort
Imagination: the language of the body
Using the five senses for vivid communication
Special Place exercise
Class #2: Tamara
3rd Trimester Physiology for mother and baby
Physical and emotional changes
Exercises for 3rd trimester
Preterm labor
Stages of Labor: Early, Active and Transition
Demonstration of Pelvis and Baby: The dance of birth
Timing contractions
Breathing: Level 1 and Level 2
Progressive Relaxation Exercise
Class #3: Carolyn
Biofeedback ("Biodots" and physiological changes during deep relaxation)
Noticing personal "anchors" to relaxation
Creating a personal "Relaxation Recipe" (self-hypnosis)
Practice of partner guided relaxation (verbal and touch)
Relaxation practice in various positions
Other comfort measures: include toning theory and practice, birthing ball, massage (hot/cold packs),
various laboring positions
Support person's role (brainstorm & discussion)
Class #4: Tamara
Stage two: birth of the baby
Pushing/positions for pushing
Spontaneous vs. directed pushing
Stage three: Birth of the Placenta
Medications: risks/benefits
Breathing Techniques
Movie: Labor/Birth
Class #5: Tamara
Medical interventions and alternate options
Cesarean births
Birth Preferences
Partner practice
Class #6: Carolyn: FAHC Birthing Center Visit
We will meet in the 3rd floor lobby that is near the parking garage. In addition to touring the Birthing Center and Maternity Floor, we will spend time in one of the rooms practicing hypnosis in the birthing environment.
Class #7: Carolyn
Analgesia & Anesthesia through self-hypnosis
Deepening Relaxation to increase comfort
Fear Release Exercises
Creating Personal Affirmations or Positive Blueprints
Labor Rehearsal and Hypnotips
Class #8: Tamara and Carolyn
Visit with a pediatrician
Newborn characteristics
Postpartum adjustment: physical/emotional
Postpartum Depression
Breastfeeding Overview
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