Posts by HelloBirth
When is the best time to start childbirth classes?
Unless you’re already in labor, you’ve come to the right place to get a handle on the ideal time to begin your HelloBirth hypnobirthing classes. Most of our educators are offering classes in our standard 4-week format: once per week for 4 weeks consecutively for 3 hours each week. An ideal time to begin classes…
Read MoreWhat does natural birth mean? 5 key insights
One of the ways our approach at HelloBirth stands out from other options is the way we frame natural birth. So what does natural birth mean for you and your care team? If you ask major health organizations, you’ll be looking through various lenses. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines “normal birth” as a spontaneous…
Read MoreHow do I decide which childbirth class to take?
Whether you’re an expectant parent or a doula looking to expand your reach, read on to uncover a greater insight into which childbirth classes to take (or which childbirth educator training to join)! You’re probably here because you’re gravitating towards hypnobirthing childbirth education. Maybe you’re confused about the differences between the various programs available. If…
Read MoreTiana Gurley
Tiana Gurley | She/Her LOCATION: DMV Maryland SERVICES: Virtual Classes STATEMENT: As a HelloBirth Hypnobirthing educator, birth doula, and mother, I blend lived experience with evidence-based education to create a safe, reassuring space for learning. I teach parents how to understand their bodies, apply practical coping techniques, and actively participate in their birth experience with…
Read MoreScheera Robinson
Scheera Robinson | She/Her LOCATION: Gaithersburg Maryland SERVICES: Virtual Classes, In-Person Classes STATEMENT: My mission is to empower expectant parents with knowledge, confidence, and compassionate support as they prepare for birth. I create culturally responsive, inclusive learning spaces where families feel seen, heard, and equipped to advocate for themselves. Through evidence-based education and holistic care,…
Read MoreKim Stinger
Kim Stinger | She/Her LOCATION: Ashburn Virginia SERVICES: Virtual Classes, In-Person Classes STATEMENT: To empower every pregnant and birthing person with comprehensive, equity-centered, and evidence-based education, ensuring they feel confident and supported to make truly informed choices about their birth journey. Drawing on my expertise as a certified birth and postpartum doula and massage therapist,…
Read MoreKaren Zamperini
Karen Zamperini | She/Her LOCATION: Wayne Pennsylvania SERVICES: Virtual Classes, In-Person Classes STATEMENT: Karen’s VBAC hypnobirth in 2009 set her on a path to birthwork. Understanding your options is critical but it is only the first step in preparing for a satisfying birth experience.. Skills-based preparation and the right providers can stack the cards in…
Read MoreJade Hillery
Jade Hillery | She/Her LOCATION: Alexandria Virginia SERVICES: Virtual Classes, In-Person Classes STATEMENT: Jade’s passions lie in helping people tap into their own power and strengths; creating affirming learning spaces; and supporting people in making the decisions they feel are best for them. You’ll be able to find all of that (plus so much more!)…
Read MoreRavae Sinclair
Ravae Sinclair | She/Her LOCATION: Atlanta Georgia SERVICES: Virtual Classes STATEMENT: As a certified birth & postpartum doula, childbirth educator, breastfeeding professional, and a licensed attorney, Ravae Sinclair wears many hats. She has been a birth worker for 20 years serving 800+ families. A leader in the field, she runs doula groups in 3 cities,…
Read MoreWhat you need to know to be a successful childbirth educator
Getting ready for the birth of a baby involves plenty of unknowns, especially if it will be the first time. Although some folks decide to “go with the flow” of the healthcare system, most people have a need for some form of preparation. While doulas (childbirth assistants) can offer some education, prenatal visits are not…
Read MoreHypnobabies vs HypnoBirthing
(What’s the difference? This question is one that consumers and experts alike are asking frequently. To help answer the question of Hypnobabies vs HypnoBirthing, we’ll cover the major differences between the two predominant programs. More importantly, we’ll go ahead and share the secrets about why we created HelloBirth as a unique form of hypnobirthing: 1)…
Read MoreBelle Washington
Belle Washington | She/Her LOCATION: Philadelphia Pennsylvania SERVICES: In-Person Classes STATEMENT: Michelle "Belle" Washington is a certified birth doula, childbirth educator, trained fertility doula, postpartum doula, hypnodoula, PAIL doula, abortion doula, LGBTQ+ birth advocate, holistic childbirth educator, and placenta encapsulator! Belle has been in birth work for 7+ years, attending births all over Philadelphia and…
Read MoreLindsey Vick
Lindsey Vick | She/Her LOCATION: Alexandria Virginia SERVICES: Virtual Classes STATEMENT: Lindsey is the founder and co-owner of Sunflowers Healing and Wellness and co-founder of HelloBirth. Lindsey is a clinical hypnotherapist, Usui Reiki Master-Teacher and a birth doula. EMAIL: lindsey@sunflowerswellness.com FIND A CLASS WITH Lindsey
Read MoreJenny Bennett
Jenny Bennett | She/Her LOCATION: Leesburg Virginia SERVICES: Virtual Classes, In-Person Classes STATEMENT: I’m a doula educator, birth doula, and the co-founder of HelloBirth. I’m finding so much joy and fulfillment in bringing these classes to my clients and helping to support our newest HelloBirth instructors too. I live with my family in my northern…
Read More30 positive affirmations for pregnancy: go into your labor with more focus and less anxiety
Looking for positive labor and delivery quotes to post up in your birthing space? The HelloBirth Positive Pregnancy & Birth Affirmations are just the ticket! The way we approach affirmations for pregnancy is that they are a useful way to identify what’s most important to you. If a pregnancy or birth affirmation resonates, it can…
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