What 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…

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Hypnobabies vs HypnoBirthing

hypnobabies 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)…

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5 reasons birth doulas should consider learning hypnobirthing

a pregnant person practices techniques with their doula support person

Is hypnobirthing a useful skill for doulas? Yes! Here’s why. Researching how to become a birth doula? Doula work has become a prominent field in the last 5 years and that’s really exciting! Well-trained doulas make a huge impact on improving healthcare outcomes. There are a variety of ways to act in the doula role.…

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Doula business plan example

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Is a doula business plan necessary? It all depends on how you look at it. There are easily a half-a-dozen different approaches to getting started with your doula business, such as registering with an established doula volunteer program, setting up a sole proprietorship, or joining a doula agency. And there’s no one right way of…

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Can hypnobirthing help with prodromal labor?

a woman leans over onto a green birth ball as a birthing tub gets set up behind her

How long will it take to get this baby out?! For most of us who experience pregnancy, especially if it’s for the first time, we just want to know what labor will feel like and how long it will last. You may have heard or read a variety of descriptions in regard to the phases…

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Is it better to become a doula or a hypnobirthing instructor first?

a person at the laptop researching if it's better to become a doula or a hypnobirthing instructor first

Dreaming of becoming a doula? We’re so glad you stopped by HelloBirth! We know you must have a lot of questions about how to become a doula. Our top recommendation for doula training is Doula Trainings International (DTI). Through their full-spectrum online training, you can complete a semester of self-paced coursework, plus live training calls…

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Can I learn hypnobirthing on my own?

can 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…

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Are hypnobirthing classes worth it?

are 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…

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Afraid to give birth? Where does your fear sit?

afraid to give birth

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…

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How to rock your birth in 5 steps

how to rock your birth

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…

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