Frequently Asked Questions

Should I take a Hypnobabies group class or do the Home-Study course?

Our Hypnobabies Home-Study Course has been used with great success by hundreds of thousands of pregnant students worldwide. Home-Study contains the basic Hypnobabies natural childbirth curriculum, hypnosis scripts, and cues. However, we suggest that anyone who lives near one of our instructors take our Hypnobabies Hypnobirthing group class with a certified Hypnobabies Instructor (HCHI) since our classes are comprehensive and detailed!

***Please note: our Hypnobabies Instructors can only teach students inside their own geographical area!

Will I be able to move around, be awake and aware of my body and my baby during my labor if I use hypnosis?

Absolutely! Being in Hypnobabies' unique “Eyes-Open Childbirth Hypnosis” is not like being asleep or detached from the sensations of your baby’s birth. You are awake and aware of everything around you, and you experience the baby’s every movement. You remain deeply in hypnosis, confident and calm, even while moving and changing positions. Your Hypnobabies hypno-anesthesia allows you to experience all the power of childbirth without the discomfort.

What is the difference between Hypnobabies and the typical “hypno-birthing” class?

There are many differences, and we invite you to visit our unique Class Benefits page on the Hypnobabies website for information on this very important question.

When should I start Hypnobabies Classes?

Anytime! Some people take classes early in their pregnancy, and practicing Hypnobabies helps them to be relaxed, comfortable, and confident for the rest of their pregnancies. Others start later, at 6 or 7 months, when they know they can devote time to practicing daily.

Can my Birth Partner come to Hypnobabies Class with me?

Yes! We teach the Birth Partner right along with our Hypno-Moms. They learn what hypnosis is (they experience it in class and get their own Birth Partner’s hypnosis audio track to keep them calm and relaxed about pregnancy and childbirth!), and how to support their partners during pregnancy, the birthing itself, and even after the baby comes. They participate fully in each class and with each hypnosis script during practices 3 times each week at home.

Why choose a natural, easier and more comfortable birth using Hypnobirthing?

Most Hypnobabies Hypnobirthing students use fewer drugs or no drugs, which means less risk of side effects for them or their babies. This is due to the elimination of the Fear/Tension/Pain Syndrome and the use of powerful post-hypnotic suggestions for pain relief.
Most Hypnobabies students have shorter labors since there is less resistance of the birthing muscles when pain and fear are minimized or eliminated.
Hypnobabies students generally have much more energy throughout the first and second stages, due to being profoundly relaxed throughout the birthing process.
It is truly a gift that you are giving yourself, an amazingly easy way to enjoy your pregnancy and be able to look forward to your baby’s comfortable birth!