Childbirth education meets relaxation, visualization, and affirmation. It’s the perfect combination for a beautiful birth experience.
Next 5 week Hypnobirthing Cohorts
Winter 2025: Jan/Feb classes
In Person: WAITLISTED Sundays at 6:30pm, beginning Sun, January 26th
(please email info@transitionsdoulaservices.com to be put on the wait list)
Virtual: Thursdays at 6:30pm, beginning Sun, January 23rd
Spring 2025: March/April classes —- Days and Time TBD
Summer 2025: May/June classes —- Days and Time TBD
Fall 2025: Sept/October classes —- Days and Time TBD
Most people find the class most helpful to complete between 20 and 36 weeks gestation.
Classes held at Flourish Wellness & Birth Co., 2908 E 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD
Transitions: Doula & Life Services is proud to partner with Bright Start, a program of the Children’s Home Society. They empower first-time moms to maintain healthy pregnancies and raise healthy, happy babies. If you are a participant or nurse in the Bright Start program, please use these links to register for our educational opportunities.
HypnoBirthing
What is HypnoBirthing?
It is a philosophy of birth. Do you tell your lungs to breathe? Your heart to beat? Just like our bodies know how and when to do these things without direction, our bodies know how and when to birth. We do it instinctually.
HypnoBirthing is an extraordinary childbirth education program unlike any other. This isn't just any conventional childbirth program; it's a transformative philosophy that harnesses the incredible connection between your mind and body. Hypnobirthing is built upon an educational framework of self-understanding, special breathing techniques, relaxation, visualization, and meditative practice.
It’s comprehensive, so you’ll get all of the thorough birth education you need in addition to learning hypnotic and relaxation practices!
We dispel the myths that society weaves around childbirth, and instead embrace the powerful and transformative experience that it is. You’ll leave this class feeling excited about your upcoming birth experience.
What’s included in the $250 class registration?
You + one partner/support person of your choosing
5 weeks of expert, personalized guidance
A 75-Page Student Manual, including hypnosis scripts, the nitty gritty details of birth, summaries of our tools, beautiful illustrations, and robust guides for you and partner.
Your own copy of Hypnobirthing: A Natural Approach To A Safe, Easier, More Comfortable Birthing and download code for The Rainbow Relaxation.
Instruction on all of the "Birth 101" topics such as the stages of labor.
Full support of your birth choices. This means class is welcoming to all, whether you are planning a non-medicated or a medicated birth. We help you hone in on your own birth preferences!
Is it actually hypnosis?
Yes! But I can guarantee it's not what you're thinking. Nearly everyone has experienced hypnosis, and most people don't realize it. Have you ever gotten caught up while watching a campfire? Have you ever daydreamed? Have you ever driven to work, and then realized you don't remember much about that drive? These are all examples of hypnosis.
Through self-hypnosis, special breathing, and visualization, HypnoBirthing teaches you to release fear and to trust your body's ability to birth instinctively.
You are not in a trance or in a sleep state. Actually, when you are able to relax and let your inner consciousness take over, you are more in control than at any other time. You will remember everything, and those interferences that happen during the typical birthing experience just won't phase you. You will be more alert, aware, and ready to meet your baby than if you hadn't birthed using hypnosis.
Classes held at Flourish Wellness & Birth Co., 2908 E 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD
About the Educator
Renee began her HypnoBirthing experience during her pregnancy of her second child. She had researched and accomplished physiological birth for her first baby, but felt like she was missing an integral part of the experience.
Renee found the HypnoBirthing book and studied it. She learned how to use her mind with her body to create a less fearful experience. Her third birth was even faster, even more comfortable.
It was after her third birth that Renee decided there needed to be greater access to this amazing childbirth philosophy. Renee sought out HypnoBirthing Educator Certification training, and was fortunate to be taught by founder Marie Mongan in May 2018.
In 2019, Renee gave birth to her fourth baby, in what can only be described as a “magical HypnoBirth.”
Since she began teaching in 2018, Renee has taught countless families the best kept secret in childbirth. She loves to learn about her students and help them craft their vision of their best birth experience. Through her years of experience as a birth and postpartum doula, she is well-versed in birth in all settings and situations.
