HypnoBirthing
The Mongan Method
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HypnoBirthing is a philosophy and technique to birth your baby calmly and joyfully, with ease and often even pain-free. You will learn how to take yourself into a deep state of relaxation using self-hypnosis, special breathing techniques, visualization, affirmations, and education. HypnoBirthing returns a woman to the art of birthing in a way that allows her to summon her natural birthing instincts and to birth her baby in safety and comfort.
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This course is a 5 week series, with each class lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.
The cost of the group series is $350 and this does include the book and audio tracks for practice, and a booklet with handouts and visuals to use throughout the course and beyond. A private class series, either in person or on Zoom, is $700. If you are a Nurtured Mommy doula client and choose a package with the HypnoBirthing class, that essentially gives you a discounted group class fee. For a few free audio downlaods to get an idea of the feel of the audios for class, go to https://us.hypnobirthing.com/shop/free-birth-rehearsal-book/ and download the 2 tracks to your computer. You can download them to your phone from there later if you'd like. To pre-register, please see details below. |
Upcoming Class Series
Sunday afternoons,
3:30 to 6:30pm:
January 7
January 14
January 21
January 28
February 4
Sunday afternoons,
3:30 to 6:30pm:
February 11
February 18
February 25
March 3
March 10
Sunday afternoons,
3:30 to 6:30pm:
March 24
March 31
April 7
April 14
April 21
Sunday afternoons,
3:30 to 6:30pm:
May 12
May 19
May 26
June 2
June 9
Classes are located at:
12863 Haverton Drive
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Becky reserves the right to switch back to teaching on Zoom temporarily if requested by several students or
if Becky has mild symptoms of illness but is still up for teaching on Zoom without the risk of exposing others. Becky also may reschedule class if she is sick or is attending a birth as a doula during class time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will partners need to attend the classes with me?
Partners are more than welcome, but are not required to attend. If they do attend, they will gain lots of valuable knowledge and support techniques to use during labor and birth. It is, however, very common for partners to attend some but not all of the 5 classes. It is also common for there to be a couple students per series without a partner or without a partner in attendance.
What if I miss a class? Is there an opportunity to make up the one I missed?
If you miss a class, you are welcome to make up the class in the next series that is offered, free of charge. If you would like to schedule a private make-up class, the cost of the session is $40 per hour. We can aim to meet for 1 or 2 hours instead of 3 hours, if you'd like but will not necessarily cover all the information missed if we do a shortened session.
How do I pre-register?
To pre-register, please fill out the enrollment form linked below and send it along with a check for $350 to:
Becky Gerson
12863 Haverton Drive
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
HBI Course Enrollment and Agreement
Can I have snacks during class?
Yes, of course! Nourishing your body is so important and you are encouraged to eat and drink whenever you need to. Becky does keep a kosher kitchen, so please plan to keep any meat products that you bring with you out of her kitchen.
Is there a discount if I would like Becky to be my HypnoDoula as well?
Becky offers several packages, one of which is a HypnoBirthing package that includes an additional private session to practice the HypnoBirthing techniques with her in your home, and in effect you also receive a discount. Please set up a time to meet with Becky to discuss your options if you are potentially interested in having her support you throughout your labor and birth.
What happens if Becky has to reschedule a class due to weather/driving conditions, illness, or attending a birth during class time?
Classes in the series rarely need to be rescheduled, but when this does happen we try to reschedule for a time that works for all of the students. If we are not able to find a time that works for everyone, the person or couple who are unable to attend the scheduled make-up will be able to do a private make-up session with Becky, free of charge.
Will there be a refund of fees if I have my baby before the end of the series, or am otherwise unable to complete the series?
There will be no refund of fees once you have begun taking the series. There have been a few women over the years who have had their babies before completing the course but they have still been able to utilize their learning from the classes they did attend during their births.
Do you recommend taking the class even if I know I will likely have medical interventions due to pre-existing special circumstances, or being classified as high risk?
HypnoBirthing is geared towards those who are hoping for a birth with as little medical intervention as possible. That being said, the tools and techniques that you will learn in class can be extremely helpful even when there are special circumstances or when the plan changes. Many of the techniques you learn can even be utilized after the baby arrives, to help you continue to feel calm, grounded, and connected with your baby throughout the transitions you will undoubtedly experience. I have had past students come back to me to thank me and share how they ended up using the techniques during cesarean births and other sometimes uncomfortable interventions.
How can I get my other questions answered before I pre-register?
Reach out to Becky with more questions at becky@nurturedmommy.com or (310)560-6850.
Partners are more than welcome, but are not required to attend. If they do attend, they will gain lots of valuable knowledge and support techniques to use during labor and birth. It is, however, very common for partners to attend some but not all of the 5 classes. It is also common for there to be a couple students per series without a partner or without a partner in attendance.
What if I miss a class? Is there an opportunity to make up the one I missed?
If you miss a class, you are welcome to make up the class in the next series that is offered, free of charge. If you would like to schedule a private make-up class, the cost of the session is $40 per hour. We can aim to meet for 1 or 2 hours instead of 3 hours, if you'd like but will not necessarily cover all the information missed if we do a shortened session.
How do I pre-register?
To pre-register, please fill out the enrollment form linked below and send it along with a check for $350 to:
Becky Gerson
12863 Haverton Drive
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
HBI Course Enrollment and Agreement
Can I have snacks during class?
Yes, of course! Nourishing your body is so important and you are encouraged to eat and drink whenever you need to. Becky does keep a kosher kitchen, so please plan to keep any meat products that you bring with you out of her kitchen.
Is there a discount if I would like Becky to be my HypnoDoula as well?
Becky offers several packages, one of which is a HypnoBirthing package that includes an additional private session to practice the HypnoBirthing techniques with her in your home, and in effect you also receive a discount. Please set up a time to meet with Becky to discuss your options if you are potentially interested in having her support you throughout your labor and birth.
What happens if Becky has to reschedule a class due to weather/driving conditions, illness, or attending a birth during class time?
Classes in the series rarely need to be rescheduled, but when this does happen we try to reschedule for a time that works for all of the students. If we are not able to find a time that works for everyone, the person or couple who are unable to attend the scheduled make-up will be able to do a private make-up session with Becky, free of charge.
Will there be a refund of fees if I have my baby before the end of the series, or am otherwise unable to complete the series?
There will be no refund of fees once you have begun taking the series. There have been a few women over the years who have had their babies before completing the course but they have still been able to utilize their learning from the classes they did attend during their births.
Do you recommend taking the class even if I know I will likely have medical interventions due to pre-existing special circumstances, or being classified as high risk?
HypnoBirthing is geared towards those who are hoping for a birth with as little medical intervention as possible. That being said, the tools and techniques that you will learn in class can be extremely helpful even when there are special circumstances or when the plan changes. Many of the techniques you learn can even be utilized after the baby arrives, to help you continue to feel calm, grounded, and connected with your baby throughout the transitions you will undoubtedly experience. I have had past students come back to me to thank me and share how they ended up using the techniques during cesarean births and other sometimes uncomfortable interventions.
How can I get my other questions answered before I pre-register?
Reach out to Becky with more questions at becky@nurturedmommy.com or (310)560-6850.