What to expect on the course
The Wise Hippo Programme is around 12 hours of teaching and relaxation, in four sessions lasting 2 ½ hours each.
You’ll receive:
- A handbook
- Access to ten relaxation audio MP3s to enjoy at home and support your practice.
- Access to the Wise Hippo Hub and library with over 100 videos
- Ongoing support from Zara all the way up to your birth and after your birth.
Session 1
In week 1 we will cover:
- The picture of childbirth today
- Hypnosis
- Acknowledging pain
- Physiology of birth and the impact of fear
- Your mind and body connection
- The impact of others
- Taking charge of your thoughts
Session 2
In week 2 we will cover:
- What is relaxation?
- Positions for relaxation
- Remember to breathe
- Waves of relaxation to support your surges
- Time Distortion
- Anchoring
- Birth Partner’s Script
- Establishing a practice routine
Session 3
In week 3 we will cover:
- Prenatal bonding
- Your Birth preferences
- Birth environment
- Natural nudges of encouragement for your baby
- Writing your birth plan and making your birth choices
- Discussing medical interventions
- Fear release
Session 4
In week 4 we will cover:
- Soothing stokes technique
- Positions for birth – Active Birth
- Ligaments and pelvis
- Humming your baby down – birthing your baby
- Birth partner’s role
- Signs of labour
- Using the techniques during labour
- When baby arrives
- Breastfeeding
- Birth relaxation rehearsal
- Your practice and preparation diary
The right birth on the day
