Most of us are hypnotized on a daily basis – when we watch a movie, practice yoga, or read a book.  Hypnosis is only possible with free will, and the degree to which you relax is always up to you.  You will be fully alert, while able to tune out the distractions around you.

Our class hypnosis is conducted as a guided meditation.  You will relax for up to 20 minutes of each class session as you listen to confidence-building suggestions about yourself and your body’s ability to birth.  Hypnosis is so restorative – it is equivalent to 4-5 hours of sleep, even though you are completely aware and in control the entire time.  This process allows you to release any fears about childbirth and embrace self-trust, so that your mind and body are prepared to work in harmony for an easy birth.

Cynthia Overgard trained one-on-one with a Master Hypnotist through her childbirth hypnosis certification. Even though most of her couples come to class with no prior knowledge of hypnosis, she teaches them simple, profound techniques for calming the mind and nervous system during labor.

When you apply self-hypnosis techniques during labor, you will be:

• conversant and in good spirits
• very relaxed
• totally aware
• fully in control
• deeply trusting of your capable body

Imagine childbirth without fear. Imagine a quiet mind as you gently relinquish to your birthing body. Imagine your baby coming through an easy, open passage and welcomed by a calm, content mother. Every day we see our couples bring their babies into the world with joy, trust and relaxation. HypnoBirthing of Connecticut is your path to a better birth.