Peaceful Pregnancy Program

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Upcoming 5-Week Peaceful Pregnancy Class

January 15 & 22, 2011
1:30 - 6:30 pm

Beginning January 15, 2011 Candace will be offering the full Peaceful Pregnancy Program in Thunder Bay. Learn how to achieve a peaceful pregnancy and a calm birthing experience. Bring your birth partner! The class consists of 2 - 5 hour days and takes place January 15 and 22, 2011. Sessions will take place at The Bodymind Centre.

Space is Limited!

We keep class sizes small, so if you would like to pre-register for the class, please contact The Bodymind Centre at 344-1628. Details about the Peaceful Pregnancy program follow below.

 

hypnosis for childbirth in Thunder BayWhat is Peaceful Pregnancy?

The Peaceful Pregnancy Program teaches expecting parents how to use hypnosis to achieve a peaceful pregnancy and calm birthing experience. You and your partner will learn how to hypnotize each other for the purposes of relaxation, calmness, bonding with baby, preparation for birthing and preparation for parenthood.

This program is geared to expecting parents (between 3 & 8 months pregnant) who would like to learn how to use hypnosis to achieve relaxation throughout their pregnancy as well as the birth of their child.

 

The Benefits of Using Hypnosis Throughout Pregnancy


Education

Learning about what to expect throughout your pregnancy and childbirth and demystifying the process allows you to truly enjoy the experience.
 

Remove Fears

Pregnancy is a wonderful and exciting experience but it can also be daunting. The information (and sometimes lack thereof) can be overwhelming and can create fears about the process. One thing that we understand is that fear creates tension and tension creates pain. Hypnosis will remove any fears or expectations about pregnancy and childbirth and allow you to be comfortable, calm and peaceful.
 

Take Control

The knowledge that you will gain by participating in the program will allow you to take control of your birthing experience. You will have the confidence and the techniques to be at ease with the process and the skills to control physical symptoms, breathing and your emotions.
 

Peaceful Parents make for Peaceful Babies

The importance of a calm, happy and loving environments cannot be over emphasized when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth. When parents are calm, so too is baby. A peaceful, positive and loving environment is the greatest gift you can give your child.
 

Communication

Learning about hypnosis and your suggestibility will teach you a lot about the way you communicate with your partner and how this impacts on your relationship. The Peaceful Pregnancy Program is truly about the entire pregnancy and does not treat the delivery of the baby in isolation. You will learn about communication, roles and expectations and how life is going to come together with this new addition to the family.

It is important to realize that this process is not necessarily instinctive and must be communicated clearly to avoid conflict. Understand that this is new to both of you and it’s natural to feel a little daunted. The most important thing is being proactive, understanding the situation and taking control of it.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 
Is It Safe?

Yes. Hypnosis is 100% safe and fun.
 

Who are Peaceful Pregnancy Practitioners?

Peaceful Pregnancy Practitioners are people with a passion for sharing the peaceful pregnancy and calm birthing experiences message.

They come from a variety of backgrounds but most importantly they are all certified hypnotists, master hypnotists and/or clinical hypnotherapists according to the standards set by the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association.

All Peaceful Pregnancy Practitioners are on the Practitioner Directory that can be found on the Peaceful Pregnancy Website and have completed practitioner training.

Do Peaceful Pregnancy Practitioners provide medical information or advice?

No. Peaceful Pregnancy Practitioners are knowledgeable and passionate about hypnosis for pregnancy and childbirth and do not provide medical information or advise. We do what we do exceptionally well and leave the medical information to the medical professionals.
 

When should I start?

The Peaceful Pregnancy Program is aimed at expectant mothers and their partners who are at least 12 weeks pregnant. Anytime after 12 weeks is great but the sooner you start, the more practice you will have and the greater the benefits will be.
 

Who should I complete the program with?

You should attend Peaceful Pregnancy Practitioner classes with your partner and/or the person who will be present at the birth of your baby.

 
  

 

Blog Article: Hypnotherapy for Childbirth

The Benefits of Hypnotherapy for Childbirth  

Imagine a peaceful birthing experience free from fear and pain. Does this sound like an oxymoron to you? I can relate. I remember well my experience of childbirth -- I had twins. Unfortunately, I wasn't a Hypnotherapist back then, and was not familiar with hypnosis or the positive effects it has.

Hypnosis has effectively been used as an analgesic to help reduce pain and pain medication during childbirth for at least a century. Only recently, is it beginning to gain some momentum and becoming a mainstream method for pain control during childbirth...

Click here to read more from Candace's blog article about hypnotherapy for childbirth.

 

 

 

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