Sonja
Hristina
Bjelić
Poet, birth worker and PhD student based between NYC and Belgrade, Serbia
“Through breathing, visualization, and self-hypnosis, HypnoBirthing guides you in how to birth instinctively and without fear.”
HypnoBirthing® is a childbirth technique and philosophy that focuses on fear release and deep relaxation to help you achieve a gentle and relaxed birth. Beyond being an evidenced-based childbirth education class, HypnoBirthing® focuses on the relationship between mind and body, exploring how our thoughts shape our experiences, and consequently our births. Through breathing, visualization, and self-hypnosis, HypnoBirthing® guides you in how to birth instinctively and without fear. I love sharing knowledge, and I bring several years of experience working as an Adjunct Lecturer at CUNY and NYU to my HypnoBirthing® classes. Taught over a series of 5 two and a half hour sessions, your investment includes the HypnoBirthing textbook, a workbook, HypnoBirthing and Evidence Based Birth informational handouts, and virtual support.
Class 1 Setting the Stage
- How the Uterus Works
- How Fear Affects Labor and the Uterine Muscles
- History of Women and Birthing
- Hypnosis and Deep Relaxation – Creating Positive Birth Outcomes
- Hypnosis Demonstration
- Calm Breathing Technique
Class 2 Falling in Love With Your Baby
- Prebirth, Perinatal and Postnatal Bonding
- Selecting Caregivers and Birthing Environment
- Surge Breathing Technique
- Progressive and Instant Relaxation Techniques
- Light Touch Massage
- Birth Plan Review
Class 3 Preparing Your Mind
- Birth Breathing Technique
- Depthometer and Glove Relaxation Hypnosis
- Ultimate Deepening for Labor & Birthing
- Birth Companions Deepening Technique
- Blue Satin Ribbons Visualization
- Opening Blossom Visualization
Class 4 Preparing Your Body and Overview of Childbirth
- Diet and Exercise
- Perineal Massage
- Pelvic Floor Exercises
- Hospital Records and Registration
- What to do if your baby is breech
- Signs of Onset of Labour
- Avoiding Unnecessary Interventions
- Special Circumstances
- Achieving a Natural Start of Labor
- Hypnois for Releasing Emotions, Fears and Limiting Thoughts
Class 5 Birthing: Breathing Love, Bringing Life
- Onset of Labor
- Arriving at the Hospital
- As Labor Moves Along
- If Labor Slows or Rests
- As Birthing Advances – Nearing Completion
- Positions for the Birthing Phase
- Birth – The Final Act
- Birthing Role Play: Experiencing How It All Fits Together
- Birth Rehearsal Hypnosis Session
“Birth was absolutely amazing. It could not have been a more peaceful and gentle experience.” -Veronica, former student
Group Class SeriesIncludes five 2.5 hour classes, HypnoBirthing The Mongan Method book, parent workbook, hypnosis MP3s, HypnoBirthing Handouts, Editable Birth Plan, Evidence Based Birth Handouts & HypnoBirthing Testimonial Videos$375
Private Class Series
Sliding scale and payment plans available for those in need whenever possible. By paying in-full you subsidize support and access for low-resource birthers and contribute to a better future of birthing
︎To enroll in an upcoming HypnoBirthing class series, submit a deposit to secure your place in the course along with an enrollment form or reach out to me via email︎