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Feminist Pre-Natal Hypnosis
a self-guided audio program
Tell a different story
the stories we tell ourselves, and each other, are important.
unfortunately, birth stories that focus on pain, discomfort, and fear, are all-too-common in our current cultural climate. these stories, coupled with pressure from the birthing-industrial-complex that pregnant folks to give birth as quickly and easily as possible can create confusing and overwhelming expectations.
what if you could tell a different story?
While it may not be a story about everything going perfectly to plan, what if the story of your pregnancy and labour was a story about how you felt resilient, empowered, prepared to handle anything?
What could be possible if you were able to release your mind from worst-case-scenarios and anxiety-inducing fears, allowing you to enjoy your pregnancy for all it has to offer?
In my Feminist Pre-Natal Hypnosis Program, i’ll guide you through practices designed to liberate your imagination from the limits placed upon it by our fast-paced culture. As you learn about the history of pregnancy and childbirth from a feminist perspective, you’ll feel empowered to let go of stories and beliefs that limit your understanding of what you’re capable of.
As you progress through the modules, you’ll develop a deeper sense of trust in yourself as you connect with the incredible power of your body. By the end of the program, you’ll feel confident and prepared to meet whatever turn your birthing takes.
So you can tell a different story.
course content
What’s Included
Each week, you’ll receive an audio hypnosis recording and accompanying worksheets. You can choose to listen to one recording each week for 5 weeks, or spread it out over your second and third trimester. It’s entirely up to you.
Module 1: Release Fear
Module 2: Connect with Your Baby
Module 3: Trust Your Body
Module 4: Pre-Natal Bonding
Module 5: Prepare for Labour
hours of hypnotherapy recordings
MODULES WITH WORKSHEETS
Bonus mini recordings
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
how long does it take to complete the program?
The program is designed to be completed over your second and third trimester, or about one recording every 3 weeks or so, but it can be done in as little as 5 weeks. while the first module is longer (55 minutes), subsequent modules are between 25 – 35 minutes in length with the intention of fitting easily into your schedule so you can listen to them as often as you like.
when should i start?
I typically recommend that folks wait until the end of their first trimester to begin the program.
i've had a traumatic birth experience, is this program safe for me?
if you’ve had a prior birth experience that was difficult or traumatic, or, you have a high level of anxiety, i recommend you checking in with a mental health provider before you begin this program. you may find it helpful to have a few individual sessions with a counsellor ahead of time, or to have additional support as you work through the materials.
how does it work?
Over the course of the 5 modules, you’ll be guided into a deeply relaxed state in which you’ll be open to suggestions. You’ll then be guided through various somatic exercises, visualizations and breathwork techniques to help shift your ideas and beliefs about pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and even your own body. Don’t be afraid though! You would never do anything in hypnosis that you wouldn’t normally – because the role of the subconscious mind is to protect you. And, this style of hypnosis is developed to support you in developing your intuition and to move towards a greater sense of trust in yourself and your ability to know what is right for you. You’ll also learn a lot about the body and science of pregnancy, because psycho-education is a key element of any successful hypnotherapy program. Armed with this newfound knowledge, my hope is you’ll come to learn that you already know exactly how to give birth.
what makes this program 'feminist'?
This program is suitable for all genders and family configurations. Gender neutral language is used throughout and there are no references to concepts like ‘divine feminine.’ It is evidence-based and grounded in the science of pregnancy. This program is also about supporting you to feel a sense of agency over your own body and your birth experience – because there’s no right or wrong way to give birth.
is this program only for natural births?
Nope! Part of what makes this program “feminist” is that it is suitable for all birth plans! Natural, hospital, or planned Cesarean, this program is for you.
what does hypnosis feel like?
for some people hypnosis can feel a lot like a guided meditation. as you listen to the recordings you’ll feel yourself enter a state of calm, focused relaxation. some folks may find that their hypnotic experience takes them deeper than what they’ve previously experienced with meditation, however, you can trust that any suggestions will be beneficial to you regardless of how deep you go.
how do i access the materials?
when you sign up you’ll immediate receive access to the first module and accompanying worksheets, a workbook that outlines how to get the most out of the program, plus the two bonus modules. then, each week for 5 weeks you’ll receive a link to stream the next module and download the worksheets. you’ll have access to the materials for one year from time of purchase.
Listen to the Bonus recording: Focused Breathing Mini
meet your guide
sarah kathleen wilson
registered social worker & Clinical Hypnotherapist
i believe that childbirth is a safe, natural & healthy process and that anyone who chooses to give birth deserves to be supported in making informed and empowered choices about their bodies and to have agency over their birthing experience.
unfortunately, the modern birth-industrial complex makes it difficult for many folks to access safe, inclusive care, while benefiting from the cultural myth that childbirth is inherently dangerous, painful, and requires medical intervention. at the opposite end of the spectrum, many supposedly empowering pre-natal programs assert that an intervention-free birth is best.
if this has left you feeling confused, overwhelmed or shamed for your choices, you’re not alone!
over the past decade, i’ve had the oppportunity to support birthing folks of all genders and family configurations through their pregancies. it’s been an honour to be even a small part of this incredible, transformative process. i’ve been fortunate that my clients have taught me so much about how vastly different the experience of birthing can be, and that there’s no right or wrong way to give birth.
something i’ve often said to my clients – and that you’ll hear me repeat throughout this program – is that any method that brings your baby into the world in a way that is safe and healthy for you both couldn’t be anything but ‘natural.’
because i value accessibility, i’ve taken the core parts of the work that i do with pre-natal clients in my 1:1 work and developed it into a self-paced, guided audio program.
i’m offering the content that i would typically provide over 4 or 5 sessions for less than the cost of a single session with me.
you’ll learn self-hypnosis, breathwork techniquesn and powerful visualizations all designed specifically to help you feel empowered to realize any internalized ideas and beliefs that might be getting in the way of you having a relaxed and comfortable birth experience.
as you progress through the modules, you’ll be supported in releasing fears and anxieties as you remember (or learn) how it feels to trust your body.
because you already know exactly how to give birth.
whether your birth plan involves a hospital, a birthing center or a planned Cesaeren, this program is for you.
