Hypnobabies
Hypnosis for Childbirth
Hypnobabies with Birth Happens Naturally
with Debbie Benton of Birth Happens Naturally, CMA, ICCE, CLEC, HCHI, HCHD
Phone: 818.259.8950
Total Class Price: $500
A deposit of $350 is required to hold your space in class, the balance of $150 will be collected once final paperwork is completed.
Includes: 18 hours of class time, Hypnobabies Workbook, Birth Partner Guide, Digital downloads of audio tracks and hypnosis scripts.
Private Classes are available. Please email Debbie for fee schedule and to book your sessions.
Class enrollment is limited to 6 couples, currently offered virtually.
Next 6-week series (3 hours per session):
January 20th, enroll by Jan. 6 - Saturdays, 9am-12noon
February 15th, enroll by Feb. 1 - Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
March 16th, enroll by March 2 - Saturdays, 9am-12noon
April 11th, enroll by March 28 - Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
May 11th, enroll by April 27 - Saturdays, 9am-12noon
June 22nd, enroll by June 8 - Saturdays, 9am-12noon
July 11th, enroll by June 27 - Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
September 12th, enroll by Aug. 29 - Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
October 26th, enroll by Oct. 12 - Saturdays, 9am-12noon
November 7th, enroll by Oct. 24 - Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
*Class schedule is subject to change.
*Sliding scale options are available for this and all classes, please email Debbie above.
To reserve your space, register below and pay your deposit. Debbie will contact you to complete the personalized enrollment process, secure final payment, confirm all class dates and send you her unique Zoom link/location.
Enrollment must be completed a minimum of 2 weeks prior to class start date - No exceptions.
* Please note - a class series requires a minimum number of enrolled participants; if not met, you will be offered a private class series or another group start date.
What is Hypnobabies?
Hypno. . . BABIES?
Yes! These are babies whose parents choose to easily and naturally prepare for childbirth using the Hypnobabies method of Hypnotic Childbirth, which some might call “hypno-birthing”. Hypnobabies however, is very different in that at Hypnobabies we teach real medical hypnosis techniques, creating an automatically peaceful, relaxing and more comfortable pregnancy, a calm confident Birth Partner, and an easier, more comfortable and sometimes pain-free natural birthing for our Hypno-Mom.
Hypnobabies is a very successful 6 week, 3-hours per week, complete childbirth education course that was adapted with permission from Gerald Kein’s “Painless Childbirth Program” techniques, rather than using simple relaxation, breathing or guided imagery. This allows our Hypno-Moms to enjoy “eyes-open childbirth hypnosis”, easily remaining deeply in hypnosis while walking, talking and changing positions; being as mobile as they would like to be during childbirth.
In addition to medical-grade self-hypnosis, our students also learn...
The anatomy and physiology of birth
How to stay healthy and low risk
In-depth nutrition and exercise options
About their variety of birth choices and informed consent
Optimum fetal positioning
...and much more!
Your Instructor Debbie Benton is the owner of Birth Happens Naturally. She is a a very experienced educator, doula and midwife assistant, serving Los Angeles County for over 20 years. She is a certified childbirth educator (ICEA - The International Childbirth Education Association), a Hypnobabies Instructor, Hypno- Doula, a certified Expectations Health Coach (Dr. Sears Wellness Institute), a certified Lactation Educator Counselor (UCSD), certified as a Doula specializing in acupressure for pregnancy care and labor support, a certified Natural Health Consultant and a Reiki practitioner.
You’ll Learn
Hypno-Anesthesia – Medical Grade Hypno-Anesthesia will allow you to have a more comfortable birthHypnotic Suggestions – To increase your sensation of comfort and build/reinforce positive expectations for childbirth
Eyes-Open Childbirth Hypnosis – Allows you to move, interact, and be completely aware, while still deeply in hypnosis and deeply relaxed.Hypnotic Tools – You or your partner can use these tools before, during, and after birth to create instant comfort and relaxation whenever you need it.
Childbirth Education – You’ll learn everything you need to know about the birthing process, including the stages of birth and common interventions.
Prenatal Exercises – You’ll learn activities you can do to prepare your body for birth and get the baby into the ideal position.Mindfulness – You’ll learn mindfulness techniques to help identify and release thoughts and beliefs that aren’t working for you.
Advocacy – You’ll learn the questions to ask to avoid interventions that aren’t necessary.
Baby Care – You’ll learn about immediate care after the baby is born, breastfeeding, and adjusting at home.
Hypnobabies is well-known for helping women to create much shorter, easier and more comfortable labors, making childbirth the joyful experience it was meant to be.
Expectant mothers use our Hypnobabies Workbook, CDs and hypnosis scripts to re-train their subconscious minds that contractions in labor will be perceived by their body as pressure or a squeezing-type sensations, and/or pushing, pulling and normal baby movement sensations. With the use of real, medical-grade hypnosis and the type of hypnotic compounding (repetition) that our Hypnobabies students learn, practice and use during labor, normal birthing sensations can easily be transformed into pleasurable ones. Our Hypno-moms are also fully in tune with their babies during the birthing process, and as aware of everything around them as they’d like to be, easily able to communicate with their support team, and completely in charge of their own birth experience.
Hypnobabies uses the same medical hypnosis techniques that people employ when preparing for surgery without any drugs, which is called hypno-anesthesia. Our classes also teach Hypnobabies Birth Partners how to fully support the Hypno-Moms, and Hypnobabies is also used very successfully by single mothers. A willing Birth Partner is a bonus!
YOU are an excellent candidate to receive the benefits of hypnosis during childbirth!
Curious about hypnosis?
Download "What is Hypnobabies Hypnosis for Childbirth?" and our "Instantly Calm" Hypnosis Session now!
*Please note a minimum amount of attendees must be enrolled for a class series to begin.
LABP Refund Policy
Parent Education classes are a fee for service program based on limited confirmed enrollment and secured fees. A minimum amount of attendees must be enrolled for classes to take place. Please choose your classes carefully. Therefore, our childbirth class policies are applied uniformly and without exception. We require a 48-hour cancellation for refunds. There will be a $50.00 administration fee for cancellations. There are NO REFUNDS if you miss the class. We will fit you in to the next scheduled session if possible.
Mothers/Birthing people placed on complete bed rest may make-up the class when released from bed rest or make arrangements for a private in home class. (Additional fees will be charged for an in home class). Please have a letter from your doctor to allow you to take a class or be more mobile.
Due to the nature of our business where a baby may arrive early, we will try and help you in any way we can, however the refund policy is without exception.