Online, 1:1 & Digital Course Content:

(The Digital Course excludes Live Hypnosis. Includes MP3s of the same content.)

class one

– How what other people say about childbirth effects the way you think & feel about your birth.
– Hypnosis Explained.
– The Mind Model.
– The Trance State.
– The Trance State during Labour.
– Why Hypnobirth?
– The History of Childbirth.
– Evolving Knowledge of Childbirth.
– Philosophy of Hypnobirthing & Grantly Dick-Read.
– Uterine Muscles & Fear.
– The Uterus & Blood Flow.
– Hormones: Oxytocin, Adrenalin & Endorphins.
– Psychophysical Association.
– Demonstration of Relaxed Tension. Pen-Dropping Exercise.
– Demonstrating the Power of the Mind.
– (Hypnobirthing video.)
– Tessa delivers 40 mins. Live Hypnosis: Ellman induction for mild amnesia, Anxiety Release, Mindfulness & Sand Sensation.

class two

– The Optimal Birthing Position.
– Powerful Daily Affirmations.
– Happy Zone Vs. Panic Zone.
– Healing Massage.
– The Power of Sound.
– Fetology Findings – Connecting Early.
– Who’s with you & where to give birth?
– Choosing your Thoughts & Words.
– Comfort & Control in Birthing.
– Self-Hypnosis: Preparing Mind & Body.
– Birth Humming Breathing Down / “J-Breathing”.
– Self-Hypnosis: Happy Zone Breathing.
– (Hypnobirthing video.)
– Tessa delivers 60 or 30 mins. Live Hypnosis: Happy Zone Breathing, (Progressive Relaxation) & Special Place.
– Receive: “Massage Techniques for Pregnancy & Labour” Digital Pack.

class three

– Visualisation: Reject Negative Stories.
– What is Relaxin?
– Perineal Massage.
– Pelvic Floor Exercises.
– Healthy Diet & Exercise.
– Breathing Techniques: Relaxed Breathing.
– Time Distortion.
– Positions for Relaxation.
– Anchoring.
– Aromatherapy & Anchoring.
– Essential Oils to Avoid.
– Aromatherapy & Labour.
– Birth Partners’ Deepening Script. (Dad to deliver to mum.)
– (Hypnobirthing video.)
– Tessa delivers 15 mins. Live Hypnosis: Birth Rehearsal.

class FOUR

– Birth Plan: Your Preferences.
– Breech Presentation.
– Spinning Babies.
– Special Circumstances.
– Birth Partners’ Anxiety Release & Mindfulness Script. (Dad to deliver to mum.)
– Ice Cube Demonstration: Relax into your 60-90 sec. (max.) Surges.
– Avoiding Artificial Induction.
– Natural Ways to Help Labour Start.
– Signs Labour has Started.
– Arriving at Hospital.
– As Labour Progresses.
– If Labour Stops.
– Positions for Labour.
– Birthing your Baby.
– Natural Expulsive Reflex & Breathing Baby Down.
– Birth Positions during Descent & Birthing.
– Baby is here!
– (Hypnobirthing video.)
– Tessa delivers 15+ mins. Live Hypnosis: Birth Script. (Dad can also deliver to mum.)
– Birth Partners’ Deepening & Birth Script. (Dad to deliver to mum.)