Hypnobirthing
Class Options
Welcome to a new way to become a mom.
Hypnobirthing is for all birth plans and birth places. Research has shown that hypnobirthing techniques decreases tension, calms your body, and helps you to relax in labor. Our classes are evidence-based and provide you with the tools you need to have the birth you desire. The right kind of birth preparation can make all the difference.
What’s Included
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Access to Comprehensive Hypnobirthing Resources
When you register for our hypnobirthing classes, you gain access to a wealth of valuable information and resources.
Our program includes detailed guides on hypnobirthing techniques and guided relaxation practices, along with thorough childbirth education information.
You'll learn about the stages and phases of labor, natural comfort measures, what to expect, partner support, managing back labor, optimal fetal positioning, hydrotherapy, and much more.
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Weekly Emails with Essential Hypnobirthing Resources
As a participant in our hypnobirthing classes, you'll receive weekly emails packed with invaluable resources during the series.
Each email includes links to informative videos, curated playlists, guided relaxation scripts, and more.
These carefully crafted materials are designed to support your journey, offering continuous learning and relaxation techniques that you can practice at your own pace.
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Join a Supportive Hypnobirthing Community
When you join our hypnobirthing classes, you become part of a warm and supportive community.
You'll connect with other expectant parents, share experiences, and build lasting friendships.
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Flexible Hypnobirthing Class Options
We offer a variety of hypnobirthing class options to suit your needs, including:
4-week series (in-person and virtual options)
1-day hypnobirthing intensive (in-person and virtual options)
For a more personalized experience, you can add a 1:1 hypnotherapy session with Erica.
Class Options
4-Week Series
Embark on a transformative journey with our hypnobirthing series, where relaxation and breathing techniques seamlessly intertwines with the preparation for birth.
More than just a class, it's a holistic childbirth education experience designed to empower and inform.
Self-hypnosis is a technique trusted by Olympic athletes, musicians, and expecting moms like you. Join us for an immersive experience where you'll learn valuable skills that extend beyond childbirth, fostering a sense of calm and control.
Class 1 & 2 unfold in the virtual realm, offering LIVE Online sessions for your convenience.
Class 3 & 4 are in-person with hands-on sessions to allow you to practice essential skills such as positioning, labor coping techniques, and the art of hypno-breathing.
1-Day Class
Unlock the full potential of your birthing experience with our exclusive 1-day intensive focused on mastering the practical facets of hypnobirthing.
This scientifically-backed and indispensable skill is tailored to suit any birthing scenario, be it a home birth, hospital delivery, or any other method, location, or timing of delivery.
Our intensive session seamlessly integrates essential relaxation and breathing techniques with childbirth education, ensuring that each participant receives personalized guidance and preparation for birth.
The class includes hands-on sessions, empowering you to practice essential skills such as positioning, labor coping techniques, and the art of hypno-breathing.
PT Prep Class
PT Prep for Birth
Led by Dr. Lobke King, DPT & Doula
We’re excited to offer a new PT Prep class designed to support birth preparation through the lens of physical therapy and HypnoBirthing principles. This unique class is ideal for expectant parents who want to learn how to work with their body’s design and better understand the physical mechanics of birth — all while grounded in the calming, mindful approach of HypnoBirthing.
In this 80-minute session, participants will:
Learn how alignment, mobility, and pelvic floor balance can directly influence baby’s position and the flow of labor
Explore gentle movement and positioning strategies to support an easier, more efficient birth
Discover how to prepare the pelvic floor for birth, with trauma-informed, compassionate guidance
*This class is included in our full Birth With Ease subscription and also available as a standalone session for those wanting focused physical preparation.
About your Instructor
Erica Manto-Paulson, CLD, CCE, CMA
With over a decade of experience, Erica is a certified doula and childbirth educator who began her hypnobirthing teaching journey in a hospital setting at both Bethesda North and Christ Hospitals. Now exclusively teaching at Nurture, her passion for empowering expectant parents remains unwavering. Erica's expertise shines through as she guides you on a transformative journey towards a positive and calm birthing experience.
*You may work privately with Erica at any point through pregnancy and postpartum.
