HypnoBirthing is a childbirth education course that prepares women for an easier birth.  The result of our program is that women feel mentally educated, emotionally empowered, and physically comfortable.

It is a 12-hour class (for women and their birth companions), in which the premise is that fear and tension are the cause of labor pain. Simple breathing and meditation tools are used to keep the birthing mother calm and in control. While the goal of HypnoBirthing is not necessarily natural childbirth, the vast majority of HypnoBirthing of Connecticut couples have completely natural births because they end up feeling it’s the simplest and most enjoyable way to birth their babies.

HypnoBirthing was created more than twenty years ago by Marie Mongan, and today HypnoBirthing classes are available in dozens of countries with two thousand instructors.  Cynthia Overgard is among the most advanced practitioners worldwide.

• The Benefits of HypnoBirthing include a much lower incidence of surgical birth, a stronger likelihood of natural birth, and significantly shorter labors than other birthing women on average.
• Self-Hypnosis tools accompany the visualization and deep-breathing techniques learned in class.  Remaining relaxed and focused during child birth is enough to make any labor more comfortable, because the body opens more freely when relaxed.
• The Trouble with Fear during labor is that the release of adrenaline tightens the cervix, making labor much longer and more intense than nature intended.  It is of the utmost importance that the birthing mother be in a place where she feels safe, honored and respected.
• HypnoBirthing Videos can show you just how beautiful and transformative childbirth can be.  As you’ll see in these birthing videos, the women are totally present.  They are relaxed, aware and in control.  More inspiring videos are shown in our classes.

Find out why HypnoBirthing of Connecticut has so much to offer you through pregnancy and beyond.