Make sure to choose a supportive birth companion. This doesn’t have to be your life partner — a close friend, sister, mother, neighbor, or doula can also take on this role. I always recommend having a strong and trusted birth partner by your side — someone who knows you well and puts your well-being first. This course will fully prepare them for that essential role. This is in the foundation of the course.

BUT… if you’d prefer to take the course on your own, I’m happy to offer you a private, personalized version so that you can still benefit from as many of the helpful tools as possible. No problem at all 🙂

No, HypnoBirthing® is actually a very down-to-earth approach to understanding the brilliant design of the pregnant body. This method helps you understand what’s happening during birth and how to best support the process naturally and effectively.

That said, HypnoBirthing® is sometimes confused with other versions like “hypnobirthing” or “Hypnobirthing” (lowercase, no registered mark). These are often taught by instructors who are not officially certified and who have created their own version of the method. Sometimes, those versions can be a little more… floaty ;

All hypnosis in HypnoBirthing® is self-hypnosis.
You’ll learn how to guide yourself into a deep state of relaxation — similar to watching a cozy fire or getting lost in a good movie. You remain fully in control and can go in and out of this state whenever you choose.

This calm state helps your body produce feel-good hormones, allows you to drift off gently, and takes the edge off the sensations of birth. You’re absolutely not under anyone’s control — no one is going to make you cluck like a chicken, like you sometimes see on TV.

Yes, HypnoBirthing® gives you tools to support yourself and your partner during a medical birth as well.
You’ll learn how to regulate your nervous system in any situation that may arise during labour, and you’ll be well-informed about the birthing process itself.

The standard course doesn’t typically include detailed information about medical interventions or pain relief options for special circumstances — that’s the role of your care provider. We also want to avoid triggering unnecessary fear or undermining your trust in your body’s ability to give birth.

BUT: In reality, there often isn’t enough time in maternity care to really dive into the medical side of birth. And because I believe my clients can absolutely handle the depth and nuance of this topic after taking the course, I’ve chosen to include it anyway.

That’s why there’s a special bonus session with midwife Maaike — so you can truly feel the value of working with a skilled and supportive care provider.

Yes — the course includes three different breathing techniques, each for a specific phase of labour.
These aren’t forced or artificial tricks, but natural breathing patterns based on how the body is designed to work. We’ll explain the differences and practice them, so that you (or your partner) can support your breathing in a calm, relaxed way during birth.

This helps you stay centered, supports your uterus, and ensures your baby gets plenty of oxygen throughout the process.