HypnoBubs® Online Course Outline
Module 1: Mindset Matters
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How our brain is 'wired' to birth
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Mind/body connection and how this can help or hinder us
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How fear can affect birth
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The Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome
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Re-programming our mind
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Maintaining a positive mindset
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The language of birth
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The power of affirmations
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How to use self-hypnosis to create and maintain a positive mindset
Module 2: Toolkit for Birth
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The importance of facial relaxation
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Relaxation Breathing - a skill for life
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Surge Breathing - the best tool ever!
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The 'urge' to push/bear down - breathing down
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Visualisations for birth
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Birth music
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Aromatherapy / sense of smell
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Instant ways to relax deeply
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Self-hypnosis techniques
Module 3: Knowledge is Power
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Reading and research
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'Guess date' - a normal range of pregnancy
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Types of inductions
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Achieving a natural start to labour
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Membranes releasing
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How do I know I'm in labour?
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When to call our caregivers
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Signs that labour is progressing
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Positions for birthing
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Transition - not a dirty word!
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Getting pushy - trusting our natural instincts
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Our baby's first moments
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Undisturbed bonding / breastfeeding time - skin to skin
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Birthing the placenta
Unit 4: Birth - Support & Choices
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Birth preferences
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Choosing supportive caregivers
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How your caregivers can help with hypnobirthing
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Birth partner's role
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Cheat sheet for birth partner
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Using touch to trigger the release of endorphins
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Using touch for anchoring
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Prompts for birthing
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Creating a special birth space
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Special circumstances - making informed decisions
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Breech or posterior positioned babies
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What if I need interventions or a cesarean?
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Rehearsal for birth practical session
Unit 5: Birth - Preparation is the Key
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Maintaining a healthy diet
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Staying active during pregnancy
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Routine for practice - repetition, repetition, repetition
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Maintaining the mindset for empowered birthing
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Releasing fears
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Empowerment practical exercise
