Hypnobirthing - A Calm and Confident Approach to Birth
From the second trimester of pregnancy, you may consider joining our hypnobirthing course at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital. This certified programme is designed to help you approach labour and birth with greater confidence, calmness and awareness.
The course consists of four three-hour sessions delivered over four weeks, providing practical techniques and knowledge to support you throughout your birth journey.
Hypnobirthing focuses on relaxation, breathing techniques, positive visualisation and mindfulness to help reduce anxiety and manage stress during labour. It provides you with practical tools to help you feel more prepared and confident in your body's natural ability to give birth.
Our hypnobirthing classes are delivered by midwives certified by KGH Katherine Graves Hypnobirthing, a recognised hypnobirthing programme.
We recommend attending the course during your second trimester to give you enough time to practise the techniques before your baby arrives.
Course Programme
Part 1: Laying the Foundations
- Exploring worries and identifying your birth goals
- Introduction to KG Hypnobirthing
- Understanding the mind and its role in birth
- Understanding how the body and mind work together during labour
Part 2: Building Your Toolkit
- Breathing techniques and visualisation
- Relaxation techniques
- Understanding the physical aspects of labour
- Practical techniques to support a calm birth experience
Part 3: Preparing for Birth
- Understanding due dates
- Managing stress and expectations
- Induction of labour and membrane sweeps
- Exploring your questions and concerns
- Using the B.R.A.I.N.S. decision-making tool
- Considering your preferred place of birth
Part 4: Preparing for Your Birth Day
- Understanding the stages and pathway of labour
- Techniques for the first stage of labour
- Breathing and visualisation techniques for the pushing stage
- The golden hour after birth
- Practical tips for the early postnatal period
To find out more or book the hypnobirthing course, please contact our maternity team:
MPAR-MaternityServices@mediclinic.ae