HypnoBirthing™ Childbirth Series

A 5-week mind-body childbirth course that teaches you how to stay calm, confident, and in control — no matter how your birth unfolds.

What HypnoBirthing™ Is

HypnoBirthing™ is a deep relaxation and birth preparation method that teaches you how to work with your body, reduce fear and tension, and use breath + visualization to create a calmer, more supported birth experience.

It is about:

Releasing fear & anxiety
Understanding how your mind affects labor
Using breath + relaxation as powerful tools
Preparing your birth partner to support you well
Creating a calm birth environment — in any setting

Who This Class Is For

Perfect for you if you want to:

✔ Learn hypnosis-based techniques for relaxation, coping, and body trust
✔ Approach labor without fear or “what if” overwhelm
✔ Use breath + visualization instead of tension and panic
✔ Build confidence in your body’s ability to birth
✔ Empower your partner to be an active, grounded support
✔ Prepare for birth in a more mindful and connected way

Works beautifully whether you are planning:

Unmedicated birth
Medicated birth
Water birth
VBAC
Hospital, birth center, or home birth

HypnoBirthing is a method — not a birth plan.

What You’ll Learn (Week by Week)

Unit 1 – Setting the Stage

Understanding hypnosis and dehypnotizing
Building positive expectancy
History of Hypnobirthing and birth
Uterine function
Addressing fears around birth and labor
How fear and pain interact
Reframing language and vocabulary
Setting birth goals and affirmations

Unit 2 – Bonding & Preparation

Beginning the bonding process with your baby
Choosing care providers and birth environment
Relaxation and breathing techniques
Instant relaxation exercises
Preparing your body for labor

Unit 3 – Advanced Practice

Deepening hypnosis and visualization
Creating birth preferences
Discussing special circumstances

Unit 4 – The Birth Process

Overview of labor and birth
Pre-labor and early phases
When to go to the hospital
Partner/companion’s role
Breathing exercises

Unit 5 – Birthing & Bonding

Optimal positioning
The birthing process
Early bonding, skin-to-skin, and breastfeeding

Includes guided meditations, relaxation audio track, and workbook.

Partner Support Is Built In

Your partner isn’t “extra.”
They become a trained support anchor with scripts, touch techniques, and calm presence tools.

Your registration covers both of you automatically — no added partner fee.

What’s Included

Birthing person + partner enrollment
HypnoBirthing™ parent workbook & book
Guided relaxation audio recordings
Birth affirmations + scripts

Class Format + Details

Length: 5 weekly sessions (2.5 hours each)
Location: Nest & Nurture Classroom — Norton Commons, Louisville KY or Virtually
Class Size: Small group
Instructor: Amanda Wilkins MSN, RN, IBCLC, Certified HypnoBirthing Educator
Investment:$395 per family
Materials: Book, Workbook + audio tracks included

Prefer a private option? Learn more about Private Childbirth Classes.