Diane Gardner                  
  HypnoBirthing® and calmbirth® 
                            Practitioner
                         Melbourne, Victoria Australia

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Many thanks for your kind wishes in the arrival of Liam Peter McIntyre  born 5/3/05 Just to let you know that Liam was born on his due date. 10 pounds 5 ounces! I had a really satisfying birth. Hard and long but I did it drug free and I was also really happy with how the labour went because I felt empowered to make decisions and take charge of what I needed for Liam’s birth. I felt well prepared when we discovered he was posterior and we managed to avoid a caesarian by my changing birth positions as we had practiced them in the classes. Thanking you again, Penny “Thankyou” doesn’t seem like a strong enough thing to say! Your calm confidence, quick wit and total dedication helped us achieve an amazing, joyful and “fearless” birth for our beautiful son Rowan. Such a precious gift – and one which we both cherish so very much. We are so happy to have shared our labour (all 24 hours of it) with you and so proud of our achievement in the face of so many potentially negative circumstances – way to go HypnoBirthing!! Love, Elissa, Matt and Rowan

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HypnoBirthing® and calmbirthing® Questions

What will HypnoBirthing® and calmbirthing® do for me?
It will help you help yourself. It will keep you in a relaxed state of mind and body before and during the birthing process. It will teach you tools that you will use for birthing and for the rest of your life, something that hospital classes are no longer providing.

When is the best time to start the classes?
26 – 30 weeks is a good time frame but if your due date is much closer than that individual classes can be arranged. If you would like more relaxation, then starting classes earlier is fine.

Will my labour be pain-free?
No one can give that guarantee, however a large percentage of women have reported just that, just a sensation of tightening and pressure. The aim of HypnoBirthing is to have a calm, easier more comfortable labour that you are in charge of just like nature intended.

Is it important that my birthing partner attend the classes?
Yes that is the ideal but not always necessary. A birthing companion can be of a great assistance with your focus and relaxation during labour and they too have the benefit of learning relaxation for themselves to use during their own everyday stressful situations.

What is included in my class costs?
The costs include: classes for you and your birthing companion, text book, CD’s, a DVD, and handouts.

How are the classes held?
The classes are available in 2 ways
• 5 weekly classes 7pm – 9.30pm
• 2 Saturdays 9am – 3.30pm

What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a natural, awake state of relaxation, in which suggestions you desire are given to your unconscious mind. It is not mind control. All hypnosis is self hypnosis.

Can anyone be Hypnotised?
Because you already live in a natural hypnotic state hypnosis is easy. The best subject is a person who has a definite reason or motivation to go into hypnosis.

What will it feel like?
A hypnotic state is not like being unconscious or asleep. You will be in an awake state of
alertness and aware of your surroundings. You may or may not remember everything because you are in a relaxed state like when you are daydreaming and yes you will remember the actual birth.

Is Hypnosis mind control?
No. The person being hypnotised is in full control at all times. No one can make you do anything that you wouldn’t normally do every day.

Will I quack like a duck?
Only if that is what you suggest to yourself.