Frequently asked questions

The cost of the classes covers the following..

  • Live tuition for you and your birth companion
  • The official Mongan Method HypnoBirthing book
  • Four HypnoBirthing relaxation audio tracks
  • A clear file folder
  • Lots of handouts to support guide your practice.
  • Exclusive access to a private community only for Auckland HypnoBirthing Alumni
  • Continued support via phone or email with Claire until your birthing day and beyond.
The earlier you begin HypnoBirthing classes the better.  Most parents will begin anywhere from 14 – 37 weeks.
Since baby receives the benefits of the relaxation practices and fear release, it is beneficial to begin the classes as early as possible.  This also gives you lots of time to practice the techniques you will learn in class.
There is no risk of forgetting the techniques because you will have your book, audio and all of the handouts to keep referring back to.
HypnoBirthing is a complete antenatal class and many parents choose to only do HypnoBirthing to prepare for the birth of their baby.
They report feeling well prepared for the birth and have really enjoyed being exposed to so many positive aspects of birthing.
What we don’t cover in HypnoBirthing classes is the more medical side of birthing, so if you want to learn about that you might like to also attend an antenatal course.
Whilst it is very valuable to have your birth companion attend each class with you, it isn’t essential.

You will be given lots of resources to pass on the information to them if they can’t make the classes.

Despite how the name may sound, HypnoBirthing is based in a lot of science.

The practices we teach are time proven techniques of breathing, relaxation and visualisation. They all work perfectly to support the physiology of Mother’s birthing body.

We are preparing the mind and body for success in the same way that sports greats prepare for their big event.

We thought it might be quiet spiritual and come on a bit strong, but we were pleasantly surprised. Especially Tom.

It was relaxing and not intense in any way. And an incredibly informative and positive experience.Katy Powell, First time Mum.

Often a refresher class is all that is required if you have previously learn’t HypnoBirthing.
You will be amazed at how much you will have remembered.
Refresher classes are usually just one hour private sessions with Claire.

These sessions are tailored to meet your specific needs. We can go over the breathing, relaxation practices and also do a fear release if you wish.

Yes, after you register, simply email Claire@aucklandhypnobirthing.com to arrange a payment plan to suit your needs.
If you can’t make a class, just let Claire know prior to the class starting and arrangements can be made so that you don’t miss out on any of the class.
One of the key affirmations in HypnoBirthing is “I am prepared to meet whatever turn my birthing takes.”
HypnoBirthing gives parents the tools to remain calm, positive and in control.
They learn to evaluate their options and make informed decisions at every step of their pregnancy and birth experience.

This allows them to feel safe, calm and empowered about the birth, regardless of how the baby enters the world.

Prepare for a no-fault birth.. If you confidently participate in all the decisions made during your labor and delivery – even those that were not in your birth plan – you are likely to look upon your birth with no blame and no regrets.William and Martha Sears, The Birth Book
Yes, we don’t discount the need for medication.  In saying that 70% of HypnoBirthing Mums don’t have any medical pain relief during the birth.
The HypnoBirthing techniques work to bring you into a state of calm and relaxation making your birthing unfold in an easier manner even when medical support is required.
In classes you will learn the difference between necessary and unnecessary medical intervention which will allow you to feel well prepared to make informed decisions.
We can’t promise that you won’t experience discomfort during your birthing, and in the same breathe there is a good possibility that with using these techniques you will be able to achieve a comfortable birth for yourself and your baby.

In class we discuss the physiological reason for pain in birth. With this understanding, mothers, with the support of their birth companions, are able to work more effectively with their birthing bodies instead of fighting against the natural process.

Many mothers report that applying the HypnoBirthing techniques enabled them to have wonderful rewarding experiences that were free of the intense pain that is often associated with birth.

You can read the wonderful birth stories of other parents who have been through Auckland HypnoBirthing classes here.

In addition to lots of open conversation about HypnoBirthing and regularly sharing your feelings about your upcoming birth with your LMC, we walk you through a detailed birth preferences plan and encourage you to fill it out and take it to an upcoming visit.

The Birth Preferences enable you to have a very clear conversation about exactly what you are hoping to achieve on your birthing day. This sets the groundwork for a wonderfully detailed conversation with them and you will have the opportunity to hear how they practice in all the areas that are covered.

Of course we can never guarantee that things will go exactly to plan, but after you have created this framework, if things do need to deviate from there, you can ask the questions we give you in class to get all the information about your situation and then make an informed decision from there.

If you have any further questions that are not answered above, please feel free to contact Claire by phone or email. You will find the details here.