The Mongan Method
Fearless…that is the key to a calm and more comfortable birth. When you are free from fear your muscles are free of tension. When your birthing muscles are not tense they are able to work in perfect harmony. Marie Mongan is the founder of HypnoBirthing® and she has based her philosophy on the findings of the late Dr. Grantly Dick-Read. His theories and work he did to forward natural childbirth are the inspiration for this program. His work concluded that in the absence of fear and tension, or special medical circumstances, severe pain does not have to be an accompaniment of labor. HypnoBirthing® is more than a birthing method. It gives back to you the confidence to trust your body and not be afraid of this incredible gift of bringing new life into the world.
HypnoBirthing® is not teaching you to give birth while in a trance or under a spell. It is simply teaching you deep levels of relaxation so that your body can give birth the way it was designed to give birth.
See HypnoBirthing® in the News!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v536xaNBMh4
The HypnoBirthing® Advantage
v Eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome before, during and after birthing
v Greatly reduces and often eliminates the need for chemical painkillers and drugs
v Shortens the first phase of labor
v Lessens fatigue during labor, leaving the mother alert, fresh, awake and with energy
v Empowers parents with techniques to achieve a gentle, calm birth for themselves and their baby
v Gives the birthing companion an integral role in birthing
v Birthing is returned to a safe, beautiful, peaceful experience
What you will learn in HypnoBirthing® Classes
v How to eliminate the fear and tension that causes long labors and pain
v Deep relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to use during labor and birth
v Pre-birth parenting and bonding
v Pregnancy nutrition and exercise
v Preparing birth preferences and going over all your choices
v Birthing positions and natural ways to start labor
v Partner support techniques
v Excellent breathing techniques for labor and birthing
…and so much more!
HypnoBirthing® is a complete natural childbirth preparation course teaching you everything you need to know. The series runs for 5 weeks, meeting once a week, for 2 ½ hours per class.
Testimonials..."I knew when I started these classes that they were going to be good but I ended up getting so much more out of them then I expected! Nancy was so knowledgeable and explained things so well! I highly recommend her classes to every expecting couple out there!" - Sara, Denver, CO
"Nancy, thank you so much for teaching us HypnoBirthing! We had our baby girl June 14th and it was a wonderful experience! All of the relaxation techniques really kept me calm. I can't say enough about the breathing techniques either! HypnoBirthing made my labor an amazing experience! We are telling everyone we know!" - Jennifer, Parker, CO
Classes are held in Parker and Castle Rock. I also offer private classes in the comfort of your own home. Please call me to set up private classes.
Next five week sessions:
Parker, CO
Saturday afternoons from 3:00pm - 5:30pm
2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10
Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7
Castle Rock, CO
Friday evenings from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9
Sunday afternoons from 1:30pm - 4:00pm
2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11
*Pre-registration required for all classes.
Please call Nancy at 720-939-9654 to register.
Investment
$295 a couple (includes book/relaxation cds/handouts)
I know when expecting a new baby finances can be tight. I also know how beneficial these classes are for expectant couples. That is why I offer many different payment plans. If there is not one here that meets your needs, don't hesitate to ask.
Payment Plans
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4
$295 class 1 $147.50 class 1 and 3 $99 class 1, $98 3 & 5 $59 class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Course Overview
Class One - Dehypnotizing & Building a Positive Expectancy
Introduction
How did we get to where we are? - History of Birthing
How do we dispel those myths? Education - Let's learn what's normal in birthing
How the uterus works
What’s wrong with labor and how can we remedy it?
How hypnosis and deep relaxation create positive birth outcomes
Psycho-physical association and exercises
Class Two - Falling in Love With Your Baby; Pre-birth Parenting; Preparing your Mind and Body
Techniques and suggestions for pre-birth bonding
Prenatal bonding exercise
Selecting caregivers and birthing environment
Preparing your mind and body
Relaxation and breathing
Progressive, instant relaxation techniques for deepening
Lite touch massage
Hypnotic relaxation and visualizations
Class Three - Getting Ready to Welcome your Baby
Preparing your body for healthy birthing
Birth preferences
Hospital records and registration
Breech presentation
When baby is nearly ready
Special circumstances that require the attention of a caregiver
Avoiding artificial induction of labor
Achieving a natural start of labor
Your body, working with you and for you
Releasing emotions, fears and limiting thoughts
Class Four - Overview of Childbirth – A Labor of Love
Onset of labor – thinning and opening phase
Arriving at the hospital
As labor moves along
Birth Companion's guide
If labor slows or rests - avoiding intervention
As birthing advances – nearing completion
Birth rehearsal imagery
Birthing video
Class Five - Birthing – Breathing Love, Bringing Life
Hallmarks as labor advances
Mother's near completion – thinning and opening phase ends
Positions during decent and birthing
Birthing phase - birth breathing
Relaxation scripts
Breastfeeding information
Postpartum period
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