One of the powerful elements of the HypnoBirthing program is the self-practice at home, where partners make the relaxation, breathing, and comfort techniques truly their own. And yes… sometimes that “practice at home” starts with a few giggles. A mama recently shared with me, “I have a hard time taking my husband seriously when he’s facilitating relaxation.” Yep, I can definitely relate. When I was first training as a HypnoBirthing educator, I practiced on family and friends—and let’s just...

In my recent interview with Kryssa Marie Bowman, we talked about what it can look like to feel more grounded, calm, and confident during birth. We explored the important role partners can play, shared our own birth stories, and reflected on powerful client birth experiences. https://youtu.be/nKda0GCexpc?si=sPAC9UzRfl6hod9H

Perineal massage is commonly believed to support stretching and reduce the likelihood of tearing. Just as (or, perhaps, even more) importantly, it helps mom practice relaxing and letting go with the sensation she will feel as her baby’s head moves down. Whether it's tingling, bit of warmth, or something else, the sensation of tissues stretching and unfolding becomes familiar. For anyone new to the term, the perineum is the soft, stretchy area between the vaginal opening and the anus. During...