Should I attend a HelloBirth hypnobirthing instructor training or a HypnoBirthing (Mongan Method) practitioner training? What’s the difference?

a stack of books on hypnobirthing methods

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…

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Top 3 ways to decrease pain in childbirth

how 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…

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Avoiding toxic positivity in hypnobirthing

avoiding toxic positivity 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…

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Setting yourself apart as a hypnobirthing instructor

setting 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…

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Preview of HelloBirth class materials

hypnobirthing book

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…

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Is hypnobirthing scientifically proven?

hypnobabies vs hypnobirthing

We’re glad you asked! This question is really just another way of asking if hypnobirthing works, am I 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…

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Can you have a hypnobirth if you want an epidural?

hypnobirthing and epidurals

Hey, you beautiful pregnant person! (Yes, you!) As the person giving birth, it’s always you who ultimately calls the shots. You can have anything you want for your birth! Landing here on HelloBirth means you’ve come to the right place to find out if you can have a hypnobirth if you’ve also requested an epidural.…

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