I remember the vulnerability. 

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I remember my husband worrying about being the only person in the room at the birth who wouldn't know what was going on or what he could do to help me. 

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This is one of the main reasons that we drove nearly 3 hours each week to take a live class with another Instructor even though I'd already been teaching for 6 years. 

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This is still one of my favourite parts of the Hypnobabies program. 

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Often, as the non-pregnant partner, feelings of helplessness, vulnerability, fear and uncertainty come up when a couple is expecting a baby. Partners wonder what their role will be, how they will fit in and be able to help. 

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I remember telling my own husband "THAT is why we are taking a Hypnobabies class!"

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Birth Partner Training

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Not only do partners come to class each week, learning all of the valuable information but they get their own Birth Partner's Guide as well as a Quick Reference Guide for labour. 

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We spend the entire half of class 5 reviewing the Birth Partner's Guide and role - making sure that everything is very clear and answering any questions they may still have. 

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Partners get a cheat sheet outlining what tools are available for the hypno-mom to use & how they can support them (as well as which tools THEY can use themselves to enhance their partner's experience). 

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They get their own hypnosis session ("Relax Birth Partner & Be Confident").

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They can be part of the actual hypnosis practice at home - a great way to connect with each other AND babies! 

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