Love is All we need
Essential knowledge For a Positive Natural Birth
So many of us start out attempting natural vaginal childbirth with an attitude of 'let's see how it goes' in Singapore.
Unfortunately for most of us, this will not end up in a successful non-medicated experience.
This is because we have the odds stacked against us in the modern maternity care model.
Singapore has a very high intervention rate. Many Obstetricians in Singapore, with all good intentions, actively manage birth, some of which are unnecessary and detrimental to Birth which is usually best allowed to proceed naturally.
A common intervention in Singapore is starting labour artificially at 38 weeks without medical indications despite more evidence showing that the chances of an emergency c-section is higher and outcomes are poor for the babies.
Women do require continuous support in Birth to be able to cope with the discomfort of labour. Most husbands do not know how to support their wives in labour. In the ideal world, a woman in labour also has the support of women who know birth (like doulas and caring midwives). Nurses at the delivery ward in hospitals are usually over tasked and cannot provide continuous support. (Study on what factors allow a woman to cope better in labour.)
Most importantly, Most of Us do not understand Pain.
Sure. There will be some discomfort as our muscles stretch and bones move. This is actually does not feel so tough if we have been doing the essential physical preparation for birth. Like my Yoga for Labour!
Immense pain in labour is caused by our perception that the pain is dangerous, going to get worse and is going to screw our vaginas up. (in addition to other fears) If you believe in the mind-body connection, then you will know this to be true. If not, this is something you will learn in class...and how to mitigate it.
If you wish to labour naturally in a more positive fashion, investing in a course like hypnobirthing is essential.
Epidural is optimally administered at 6cm dilation onwards.
(study on 400 Chinese women)
Get yourself prepared with a variety of tools.
I'd love to gift you a free labour coping tool. Get it here.
Hypnobirthing®
WELCOME TO
The ultimate childbirth prep for a non-medicated birth.
Building a strong mind-body connection, regulating the nervous system specifically for labour and birth through the natural state of hypnosis.
Its been around since 1989 as the Original Hypnobirthing, continually updated.
The reasons birth hurts and
how Hypnobirthing is here to help
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Nervous system in fight/flight response
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Tight muscles
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Baby in a sub-optimal position
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Position in labour
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Lack of continuous loving support
Statistics of Doula Lorraine's Moms
5 essential
in-person classes
+ Receive textbook, parent guide and relaxation mp3s
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Know your body and the Birth Process
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Breathing Techniques
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Relaxation and self hypnosis
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Perinatal Bonding to listen to the messages of your baby
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Stages of Labour
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Visualisation Techniques
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Nutrition for pregnancy and Birth
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Group Hypnotherapy to release fears
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When to accept medical intervention
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Special Circumstances
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Advocating for your birth choices
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Support techniques for Dad/labour companion
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Acupressure and Rebozo skills
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Positions + Movement for labour and Birth
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Working with the hormones for birth
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Doula Lorraine's special Birth Rehearsal hypnotherapy
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When to go to Hospital
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Pain Perception altering methods for labour
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4th trimester and breastfeeding
Real Life Hypnobirthing Mothers
My background
My name is Lorraine
I am passionate about empowering women and their partners to protect their bodies, babies and birth experience from trauma. Trauma impacts our babies by interrupting brain development, social skills and emotional regulation into the future.
I have been a Hypnobirthing educator for 4 years and a birth doula for 6 years. I have seen a significant difference hypnobirthing makes to my clients. Birth should be approached holistically. I am a certified Yoga Instructor (200hrs) and trained in spinning babies.
I am also currently practicing as a certified hypnotherapist. (Read About My Work)
Next Class Dates
Min. 3 couples to proceed.
April 2025
2.30pm - 5.00pm
(Saturdays with a Break in between)
April 19
April 26
May 3
May 17
May 24
July 2025
2.30pm - 5.00pm
(Saturdays between)
Jul 12
Jul 19
Jul 26
Aug 2
Aug 9
I don't meditate and I find it hard to relax. Is this still for me?
Most people choose not to go into hypnosis because they fear losing control. Hypnosis in media has given it a bad reputation. The reality is you cannot be made to do things against your will. In fact, any suggestions given which go against your fundamental beliefs will be rejected. Choosing to respond to suggestions would mean that you are in control of your mind and body.
Read about going into Hypnosis or The Subliminal State as I call it.
Hypnosis is a natural state and humans have a natural capacity to respond to it. Like the first time you exercise a muscle, it will seem foreign. Over several practices however, you strengthen the mind-body connection and it comes more easily. Many of my clients are surprised at how easily they achieve the Subliminal state. All you need is basic intellectual ability to follow visual cues and trust in your control of the process.
Would you like to check on your responsiveness? This article contains a free audio for you to notice if it is for you.
Bonuses!
* A free online guide: Questions to ask your doctor
* A Birth Plan Template catered especially for Hypnobirthing Mothers.
* Whatsapp group chat so you can ask me or your classmates questions anytime.
What people say
Next Class Dates
Min. 3 couples to proceed.
April 2025
2.30pm - 5.00pm
(Saturdays with a Break in between)
April 19
April 26
May 3
May 17
May 24
July 2025
2.30pm - 5.00pm
(Saturdays between)
Jul 12
Jul 19
Jul 26
Aug 2
Aug 9