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Why less is (usually) more in childbirth and maternity care
Have you seen any content on TikTok or Instagram that made you feel terrified to give birth in a hospital? You’re not alone. But we want to take a deep, collective breath and name the elephant in the room: Sometimes interventions are a necessary component of a healthy, safe birth, either for the baby or…
Do you need a doula if your partner receives birth partner training?
Here at HelloBirth, we are certainly in favor of a strong support system. In an ideal scenario, that almost always includes a doula. We believe in high-quality training and support for doulas and we believe everyone deserves access to a doula. A doula is a specially trained and/or experienced supporter. There are benefits to that…
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)…
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 approximately 2.5 to 3 hours each week. An ideal time…
What 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…
How 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…
What you need to know to be a successful childbirth educator
What is it like to be a successful birth educator with full classes? Is there a way to certify quickly and start a business?
30 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…
4 reasons why “birthing person” is an inclusive term to use in your practice as a doula or childbirth educator
When we first created the HelloBirth hypnobirthing concept and began crafting our content and curriculum design, one of the issues at the forefront of our minds was the exclusion of certain groups of under-represented people from a part of life that literally everyone experiences: birth and being born. If you’re a doula or a childbirth…
How to start a hypno birth business: free checklist, tips and doula business plan example
3 simple steps to getting started with your birth business Fascinated with birth but not exactly sure which direction to go in to get started? Maybe you ultimately want to become a healthcare provider (a nurse, a midwife, a nurse-midwife, or an OB) but would like to train in the non-clinical side first? Or maybe…
