I have been teaching HypnoBirthing, the Mongan method since December 2008 in couples' own homes and in groups in my own home in knaphill, Woking, Surrey. This is the gold standard of birthing with hypnosis, helping women to develop the art and joy of discovering their natural birthing instinct. 

 I am passionate about this philosophy and method of childbirth though unfortunately not through personal experience ( it wasn't heard of in this country when my own children were born) but through my work as a midwife I have witnessed its many benefits.

HypnoBirthing teaches you the art of using your own natural birthing instincts. With HypnoBirthing, you will not be in a trance or a sleep state. You will be aware and fully in control, but profoundly relaxed. 

Through my classes you will learn the techniques for achieving a satisfying, relaxing and stress free method of birthing. You will learn how to make your body  release endorphins (a natural relaxant similar to morphine) and thus lessen or even eliminate the need for medication.

It is fear that causes pain and tension in childbirth. Through self hypnosis, special breathing and visualization HypnoBirthing teaches you to release all prior programming about birth, how to trust your body and work with it and how to free yourself of harmful emotions that lead to this pain-causing fear and unyielding muscles.

You will be fascinated as you view HypnoBirthing films, showing labouring mothers,awake,alert and in good humour as they experience the kind of gentle birth that you too can know when you are free of the fear that causes pain and tension.

Other benefits include a shorter labour, a baby well provided with oxygen during labour less need for episiotomy ( a cut to enlarge the birth path), an integral role required by the birth partner rather than feeling like a concerned observer! It includes an introduction to the concept of pre-birth parenting.  An opportunity to learn breathing techniques that allow a woman to gently breathe her baby into the world  without the violence of hard physical pushing.

 Mickey Mongan is the founder of HypnoBirthing. She is an award winning Hypnotherapist with over 30 years of experience in councelling and teaching. She is also the mother of four adult children born in the mid 50's and early 60's using the theories on which HypnoBirthing is based. Her widely acclaimed book, HypnoBirthing the Mongan Method, is the textbook used in HypnoBirthing classes

 The course is run over four classes held on midweek nights and/or at weekends depending upon couples' needs. It is helpful to have completed the class when you still have a month to go. In special circumstances classes can be held over a weekend for example when time is of an essence but this is by no means ideal. The most benefit is to be gained when there is a chance in between classes for couples to practice and iron out any difficulties with techniques at the next class. Most couples start after their 20 week scan.  I offer follow-up support over the phone and via email for all my couples and always enjoy  visiting  the new family after the birth and to hear all about it! I'm sure that when I'm having a cuddle with the newborn that they recognize the sound of my voice! I particularly enjoy hearing news and to see photos of my HypnoBabies many months later.

Group classes are £295 including the textbook, hypnosis CD and all class handouts.  Please contact me on mandy_mole@hotmail.com for the dates of the next private group classes in my home Knaphill, Woking Surrey. Please leave an evening phone no. if you want to discuss it further.

Private classes can be arranged for £395 at a mutually convenient time in your own home, or I can travel to a hotel within 30 miles to offer instruction in your room over a weekend if you are short on time and want to take advantage of a weekend away together at the same time.

All students will be requred to complete anonymous feedback surveys after the course to allow the Institute to audit our work. 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=azz5a3XJ8M2rzaL4Vf4Z_2bw_3d_3d

Click Here to take survey.

After the birth we also request that you complete an on-line birth report smmary, again to audit the outcomes of all students births 

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Students may like to download the background music to the relaxation CD by Steven Halpern -Comfort Zone by clicking on this link:

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/steven-halpern/id4307806

HOME BIRTH

HypnoBirthing is a fantastic method of birthing and ideal for those giving birth at home. It is also very compatible with waterbirth. Pools can be bought or hired for use in the home which is obviously cheaper. For info on birth pool hire go to:

http://www.waterbabybirthingpoolhire.co.uk

Here is the link to a local maternity reflexologist Cleo Hill offering services near Ascot for all aspects of pregnancy and labour preparation: 

http://www.thehavenretreat.co.uk

FREE CLASSES AT HEATHERWOOD HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN BOOKED IN THE TRUST!

 Heatherwood Hospital now offers a FREE course to anyone booked to have their baby at home or at Wexham ( Now that the ascot Birth Centre is closed.) Please SEND AN EMAIL  with the course you're interested in to heatherwoodclasses@hotmail.co.uk heading the email 'Hypnobirthing at Heatherwood'

IN THIS EMAIL I NEED;

1. YOUR FULL NAME AS IT IS WRITTEN ON YOUR NOTES PLUS PARTNERS/ BIRTH COMPANION
2. YOUR 7 DIGIT HEATHERWOOD HOSPITAL NUMBER (USUALLY BEGINS WITH A '1' AND CAN BE FOUND ON YOUR YELLOW SCAN FORM OR ANY STICKY LABELS IN YOUR NOTES)
3. A MOBILE CONTACT NUMBER
4. YOUR DUE DATE
5 THE DATES OF THE 12 HOUR COURSE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ONLY FREE FOR THOSE BOOKED FOR A HOME BIRTH OR WEXHAM PARK NOT THOSE PLANNING TO DELIVER ELSEWHERE.

 THE ISIS BIRTH CENTRE ALSO OFFERS FREE HYPNOBIRTHING FOR WEXHAM COUPLES TOO. CONTACT GILLY GIBBON AT THE ISIS BIRTH CENTRE ON 07513 633709 TO ARRANGE THESE AT WEXHAM.

IF YOU PREFER NOT TO TAKE HYPNOBIRTHING CLASSES THEN PLEASE CONTACT WEXHAM FOR DETAILS OF THEIR REGULAR 'PARENTCRAFT CLASSES' AS WE NO LONGER OFFER THESE AT HEATHERWOOD.

These classes are a complete ante-natal package, so there is no need to take any other ante-natal classes either NHS or NCT. In fact they might be couter-productive ! 

 Dates and times for courses at the A.B.C are below;
 Its essential that you make all sessions, and preferrable if your BIRTHING partner can too. If you are coming to the sunday classes you'll need to bring some snacks to keep you going. It makes it more of a social event if you can bring some food to share in the breaks. eg party/buffet/picnic type food. You don't need enough for the whole class ! Just the quantity of food that you and your partner would eat !


FOR BABIES DUE IN MARCH 2012 OR SOONER

THURS 5TH JAN 6.30-9PM
THURS 12TH           "
THURS19TH            "
SAT 21ST JAN 10AM-3PM

OR SUNDAY 8TH & 22ND JAN 10AM-4PM

FOR BABIES DUE IN APRIL 2012 OR SOONER

THURS 26TH JAN 6.30 -9.30PM
THURS 2ND FEB          "
THURS 9TH FEB          "
THURS 16th FEB         "

OR SUNDAY 5TH AND 12TH FEB 10AM-4PM

FOR BABIES DUE IN MAY 2012 OR SOONER

THURS 1ST MARCH 6.30-9.30PM
THURS 8TH 6.30-9.30PM
THURS 15TH 6.30-9.30pm
THURS 22ND 6.30-9.30PM

OR SUNDAY 4TH AND 11TH MARCH 10AM-4PM

FOR BABIES DUE IN JUNE 2012 OR SOONER

THURS 5TH APRIL 6.30-9.30PM
THURS 12TH              "
THURS 19TH              "
THURS 26TH              "

OR SUNDAY 15TH AND 29TH APRIL

FOR BABIES DUE IN JULY 2012

THURS 3RD MAY 6.30-9.30PM
THURS 10TH            "
THURS 17TH            "
THURS 24TH            "

OR SUNDAY 13TH AND 20TH MAY 10AM-4PM

FOR BABIES DUE IN AUGUST 2012

THURS 31ST MAY 6.30-9.30PM
THURS 7TH JUNE        "
THURS 14TH JUNE       "
THURS 21ST JUNE       "

OR SUNDAY 10TH AND 17TH JUNE 10AM-4PM