HypnoBirthing

HypnoBirthing, the Marie Mongan Method, teaches techniques for safe and more comfortable birthing through guided imagery, visualization and special breathing. The course consists of five ~ 2 1/2 hour classes. I offer group classes and private classes for couples.

What You Will Learn

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  • Relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to eliminate the fear and tension that cause long labor and pain, replacing it with confidence, calm and comfort
  • Other techniques to produce a shorter, more comfortable labor
  • The creation and control of the body’s own natural anesthesia
  • The source of the myth that pain must accompany normal birthing
  • Why woman in other cultures have births almost entirely free of discomfort
  • How the mother’s body is designed to work in neuro-muscular and hormonal harmony with nature throughout labor
  • Practice deep relaxation during and between surges
  • The importance of prenatal and perinatal bonding

The HypnoBirthing Advantage

  • Eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome before, during and after birthing
  • Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for chemical painkillers
  • Eliminates fatigue during labor, leaving mother fresh, awake and with energy for actual birthing
  • Eliminates risk of hyperventilation from "shallow" breathing methods
  • Promotes special bonding of mother, baby and birthing companion
  • More rapid postnatal recovery
  • Returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience nature intended
  • Creates a more integral role for the birthing companion

Sign up any time after 20 weeks gestation, using your new knowledge throughout the remainder of pregnancy and through birthing.

What Parents are Saying

"The labor and delivery went very smoothly. I was able to use the hypnobirthing the whole laboring time. Greg continuously read excerpts of mediation which kept me focused, and he helped me with “light touch massage”. Music which we had downloaded kept me focused on my breathing and imagery. It was intense and wonderful. It progressed rapidly, we arrived at the hosp at 7pm and Noah was born at 10:30pm. I think I started chanting at one point as I got closer to pushing.

"Peggy I love your energy, and you were truly the person to get me through some of my stuck places. Thank you so much for that gift."
-Denise and Greg, Kennebunk, Maine, September 2007

"How could I believe when I had gone through, not one but two long excruciating labors?  I was petrified. Then I found HypnoBirthing. This birth took four and a half hours. I was relaxed and comfortable all the way. It was wonderful."

"I kept telling myself all I would feel is pressure–and it works. That’s all I did feel. What a difference from my first labor."

"I read of the advantages of self-hypnosis and relaxation in a magazine and set out to find a program that could teach me the method.  I’m so happy I found HypnoBirthing. This was our first baby, and my active labor was only three hours from start to end. We were thrilled."

Classes Available

Group classes are limited to 5 couples.

  • 100 Foden Rd West - Intermed - South Portland Maine
  • 5 classes held on Thurs 6:30-9pm-every even month (Feb. Apr. June etc.)
  • Cost is $200. Sign up at Generations: 84 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 207 874-2445

Private Classes

  • I teach private classes for couples at my office in Kennebunk Maine, or at YOUR home
  • Cost is $275

Contact me for more information on HypnoBirthing classes.

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a naturally induced state of relaxed concentration–a state of mind and body in which we communicate suggestions to our subconscious mind. This part of our mind influences what we think, how we feel, and the choices we make. It can actually control pain. There is no magic to achieving success with self-hypnosis. Almost anyone who chooses to can reach deep relaxation and redirected focus. When having your baby with HypnoBirthing, what you will experience is similar to the daydreaming or focusing that occurs when you are engrossed in a book or staring at a fire. You will be conversant and in good spirits–totally relaxed, but fully in control. You will be aware of your body’s contraction but will be able to determine the extent to which you feel the surge. You will experience your birthing in an atmosphere of calm and relaxation, without fear and tension that cause pain. Your body’s natural anesthesia (endorphines) will replace the stress hormones that create pain. When it’s time for your baby to be born you will be full awake and involved.