Posts by HelloBirth
What is an LCCE certification?
Trying to decide how to become a childbirth educator is a big task. As a doula educator, I get asked the question what is an LCCE certification? Sounds fancy, doesn’t it? This is the credential given to certified Lamaze instructors. If you’re a traditional, by-the-book person I could definitely see wanting to obtain an LCCE.…
Read MoreCan I learn hypnobirthing on my own?
Hey, hypnobirthing hopefuls! Asking the question: can I learn hypnobirthing on my own is a great one because it rolls several commonly asked questions into one. 1) Can I listen to hypnobirthing tracks on YouTube and is that considered “doing hypnobirthing?” (Answer: Maybe) 2) Can I do a hypnobirthing course online? (Answer: Yes) 3) Do…
Read MoreAre hypnobirthing classes worth it?
What should you invest in birth preparation? It may seem a little ridiculous to land on a hypnobirthing class site to find an answer to the question: are hypnobirthing classes worth it. But we are glad you’re here and hope that we can help you find out! HelloBirth’s mission is to help ease the birth…
Read MoreAfraid to give birth? Where does your fear sit?
Fear of birth is common If you’re afraid to give birth, the first thing to know is that it would be surprising if that wasn’t the case. Fear of birth comes from several sources so immunity to fear would pretty much mean you’re living under a rock. So if fear of birth is all around…
Read MoreEarn what you deserve: hypnobirthing teacher and doula salary expectations
Let’s have a real frank conversation. Birth workers don’t often enter the field expecting to make a boat load of money. A lot of us left other higher-paying jobs for a variety of reasons. The prospect of doing something you love always feels exciting. Better yet, something that can make a positive impact. But you…
Read MoreHow to rock your birth in 5 steps
So you totally want to rock your birth? Who doesn’t? But what does does that really mean? Is it scheduling a C-section so you can plan for the exact day and time your baby will be born? Is it learning breathing skills so you can “zen” your way through the contractions? Is it calling the…
Read MoreShould I attend a HelloBirth hypnobirthing instructor training or a HypnoBirthing (Mongan Method) practitioner training? What’s the difference?
At HelloBirth we’re all about the freedom to decide what’s best for you and your childbirth education business. But it can be so tricky to tell the differences between the various hypnobirthing instructor trainings when searching online. We really can’t stress enough how often we hear colleagues say they would have chosen a different organization…
Read MoreTop 3 ways to decrease pain in childbirth
Is it even possible? This is probably the most common question newly pregnant people ask. They’re either fearful because of stories others have shared with them or they are looking to avoid something they experienced with a previous birth. And it is absolutely possible to decrease pain in childbirth even if you don’t plan to…
Read MoreParenting with confidence: yep, there’s a DC group for that!
Highlighting Washington, DC area resources Intuitive Parenting DC is a membership community for parents of babies and toddlers who want to let go of overwhelm, connect with like-minded parents, and parent with more confidence. Each month members have access to a pre-recorded special topic, a live, recorded Q&A based on that topic, and 3 parenting…
Read MoreHow to find your birth care provider
What should I be looking for? Especially if this is your first baby, it’s hard to know what you don’t know. But this post should give you some general guidelines. Because we are patient advocates (birth doulas), we’ve based this overview on the principles of bodily autonomy and patient satisfaction. Everyone deserves a healthy, safe…
Read MoreHow to find your doula match
So you’ve decided to hire a doula! How do you find your doula match? We’ve got a simple formula. You might have been looking for suggested questions to ask your doula or how to know if you’ve found a good doula match. For instance, if you have taken a particular approach to preparing for birth…
Read MoreAvoiding toxic positivity in hypnobirthing
Preparing for birth with realism & optimism We’re big fans of hypnosis for birth! It’s one of the very few reliable forms of learning real skills for decreasing discomfort in childbirth. However there’s one big problem within the field of hypnobirthing: toxic positivity. The idea that if you just think enough about the birth you…
Read MoreSetting yourself apart as a hypnobirthing instructor
There are so many hypnobirthing programs out there! This makes it very difficult for pregnant consumers to know what they are signing up for. We created HelloBirth because we’re passionate about building a collaborative space where our instructors can share ideas and learn from each other. We all want the same things: to be successful…
Read MorePreview of HelloBirth class materials
Below you can download samples of the 2 written components of HelloBirth for students: 1) the digital class guide each student will receive to guide them through the class experience. 2) the printed book which guides both classroom learning and home practice, and most importantly, provides a reference manual for their birthing day! There is…
Read MoreIs hypnobirthing scientifically proven?
This question is really just another way of asking if hypnobirthing works, right? If you’ve asked whether hypnobirthing is scientifically proven, that probably means you’re an analytical person and evidence is very important to you. Many people who find success with hypnobirthing are this way. Although hypnotherapy is as much an art as it is…
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