“The Mongan Method”
The Simply Natural HypnoBirthing course is all about facilitating a gentle, comfortable, natural and joyful birthing experience for the mother, her partner and most importantly, the baby. We help you prepare for a birth that will make your baby’s welcome into this world one that will leave an imprint of joy that will last a lifetime.
This course is presented by Kathy Waddington or Melissa Latham and consists of a series of classes where the mothers-to-be and their partner or birthing companion have the birthing process explained and demystified, fears dispelled and are taught exercises, strategies and hypnotic techniques to use during the labour and the preceding weeks. Classes are held in small groups of 3 to 5 couples.
What you learn through HypnoBirthing
1. Relaxation and self-hypnosis to eliminate the fear and tension that cause a long labour and pain, and special breathing techniques to produce a shorter, more comfortable labour.
2. Techniques of deep relaxation during and between contractions.
3. That pain need not accompany normal birthing and why women in other cultures give birth almost entirely free of discomfort. Recognising the mother’s body is designed to work in harmony with nature throughout labour.
4. The importance of bonding before and after the birth of your baby.
The HypnoBirthing Advantage
HypnoBirthing eliminates the ‘fear – tension – pain syndrome’ before, during and after birthing.
1. It can shorten the first stage of labour by several hours.
2. It reduces or eliminates fatigue during labour, leaving the mother fresh, awake and with energy for the birthing.
3. It promotes special bonding of the mother, baby and birthing companion.
4. It promotes more rapid postnatal recovery.
5. Creates a more integral role for the birthing companion.
6. Many of the mums we have worked with say they experienced no pain at all during their labour.
See HypnoBirthing in Action
Class dates 2010
It’s best to start classes at about 25 to 32 weeks gestation, but It is never too late to learn HypnoBirthing. We can accomodate any couple who wants to learn this process at even the latest stages of pregnancy, with personal classes and other alternate arrangements.
We keep our class sizes small, so places fill very quickly. Please book early to get into the class that suits you best.
It is important that both mother and birthing partner can attend every class.
Classes Held in Tunstall Square, Doncaster East, Victoria
| Thursday (3 consecutive) 7pm to 9.30pm |
Saturday (2 consecutive) 10.30am-2.30pm |
Sunday (2 consecutive) 9.30am-1.30pm |
Weekend Intensive Saturday & Sunday 10.30am-3.00pm |
| Aug 12, 19, 26 | Aug 14, 21 | Aug 22, 29 | |
| Sep 9, 16, 23 | Sep 11, 12 (Sat & Sun) |
Sep 11, 12 (Sat & Sun) |
Sep 11 & 12 |
| Oct 7, 14, 21 | Oct 9, 16 | Oct 17, 24 | |
| Nov 4, 11, 18 | Nov 13, 20 | Nov 21, 18 | |
| Dec 2, 9, 16 | Dec 4, 11 | Dec 12, 19 |
Accredited HypnoBirthing Program
5 x 2.5 hour classes
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Course information last updated 11.00am 26/07/2010
Refresher Class
Available for Parents who have had participated in a previous Simply Natural HypnoBirthing class.
You are most welcome to join the last class of a course.
Fee $220
Fees
Includes tuition for mother and partner, books, CDs and Scripts.
$440 per couple
Private classes available by request, price on application.
*Please note that all classes are payable in full at least 2 weeks prior to course commencement.
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Venue
East Doncaster Classes – Simply Natural Therapies at 41a
Tunstall Square, Doncaster East.
Classes can also be booked in Regional Centres by arrangement.
Our Simply Natural Childbirth Practitioners
Melissa Latham – Melissa had her first bay with HypnoBirthing and is passionate about teaching other how to achieve have a positive birth experience
Kathy Waddington
Still Want to Know More?
You can visit our blog to read some fantastic articles by our practitioners and to read feedback from our parents.
What Professionals are Saying
“As an obstetrician your ultimate aim is for a healthy mother and a healthy baby after the pregnancy and delivery. However if you can enhance the woman’s experience so that she is less fearful, more in control and can manage to achieve that much desired intervention-free labour, then this is a fantastic outcome. With many hundreds of my patients having undertaken this childbirth preparation I am definitely impressed by the way it helps enhance a woman’s chances of having a safe and natural delivery.” – Dr. Peter Jurcevic – Obstetrician and Maternal Foetal Medicine Specialist, Melbourne
What Parents are Saying
“Just a quick note to thank you again girls for bringing Hypno Birthing to Ballarat. HypnoBirthing Baby No 2 born on 6th March 2010. Our beautiful baby William arrived after 3hrs 45 mins of active birthing and surges. Weighing 4780grams or 10lb 8oz he was by far the biggest baby yet, but with all the practice and rehearsals I was calm and confident that I could have a beautiful, natural delivery again. Both the Doctor and I were surprised when he discovered that I was already 5cm the day before, and I didn’t even notice! I chose to have a doula this time round and she was fantastic, embracing all that HypnoBirthing was about ( So were the Midwives) .
Regards, Rachael xx” Rachael
“What impressed me most about the program is that someone like me, with a very low pain tolerance and ability to relax, can enjoy a completely pain free birth when everyone had told me it would be horribly painful. It’s amazing. I would never attempt to deliver a baby without it.” – Kerry Crockett, Chiropractor, Greensborough
“It was incredibly intense but I did not experience it as ‘pain’ so I felt no fear. These skills are essential in the toolkit of any woman before their first birthing experience. It develops a connection with your body and prepares your mind for any circumstance that might occur during labour. The most important aspect for me was that it replaced anxiety and fear with concentrated power and energy. My body took over the process and I was amazed” – Coralie Islip, Frankston
“It dramatically changed my whole perception on birth and motherhood. It’s the best money I have ever spent. I would have paid $5,000 for it!” – Chantelle Confait, Business Manager, Clayton
“The whole process was astounding. I felt so empowered.” – Lisa McLaren, Eltham
“Easy to understand and implement.” Very beneficial to help the mother relax and feel confident about the birthing process.” – Sue Ward, Blackburn