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Elevated Birthing

Hypnosis-Based Birth Preparation for the Modern Mother

Elevated Birthing is a unique childbirth preparation program designed for mothers who want to approach birth feeling calm, empowered, and supported—however their birth unfolds.

This method is ideal for those planning an unmedicated birth, choosing an epidural, or preparing for a cesarean. Whether you're birthing at home or in a hospital, working with a midwife or a doctor, this program meets you exactly where you are—without judgment, pressure, or rigid rules.

You’ll learn powerful tools such as:

Self-hypnosis and deep relaxation techniques
Guided visualizations to foster trust and connection
Breathing tools to stay grounded and present
Nervous system regulation for labor and birth
Somatic awareness to support the mind-body connection

This is not a one-size-fits-all method. It’s a flexible, intuitive framework that honors your unique experience and preferences.

One-Day Birth Retreats

Live or On-Demand – Practical, Transformational, Flexible

These immersive retreats are designed for couples who want to experience the core Elevated Birthing curriculum in a focused one-day setting. Offered virtually four times per year, each retreat blends education with experiential hypnosis, all in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Live Virtual Retreat

The day is split into two parts:

Early Pregnancy (under 30 weeks): Foundational techniques and preparation
Late Pregnancy (30+ weeks): Labor tools, birth preparation, and partner strategies

Includes:

6 hours of live content with Amanda
Guided hypnosis practices
A full set of digital resources for home practice
Optional 1:1 coaching available at $150/hr

2024 Dates:

August 24
November 3

Investment: $497 CAD + GST

Pre-Recorded Retreat Option

Perfect for self-paced learners, this option includes:

Access to previous recorded retreats (each one is slightly different)
A 60-minute private coaching session to support integration

Investment: $397 CAD + GST

Private Course

Personalized Pregnancy Support + Hypnosis for Birth + Postpartum Integration

This premium experience offers full-spectrum support tailored to your pregnancy journey and personal preferences.

Structure:

Class 1: Between 15–30 weeks
Class 2: Between 30–35 weeks

Includes:

Two private prenatal classes with Amanda
Flexible scheduling to fit your needs
Weekly email or phone check-ins
Monthly virtual meetings
Access to a private Facebook support group
2 personalized prenatal hypnotherapy sessions ($300 value)
1 postpartum hypnotherapy session ($150 value)
A postpartum care package ($100 value)
4th trimester follow-up call
Option for in-home sessions (location dependent)
Birth hypnosis welcome kit ($20 value)

Only 12 spots available per year

Investment: $1,497 CAD + GST

Monthly payment plans available.

Amanda is a mother of 4. She naturally birthed her children and is very passionate about empowering women to have the best birthing experience possible.

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In the end if anyone ask if I think HypnoBirthing works I would say yes, but that you need to practice and have an open mind. I was able to have an all natural birth, which I really wanted. I would highly recommend Amanda to anyone who wishes to try this!

- Brean Gizzie-McLeod

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I found the course to be good insight to the positive side of birthing when contrasted with the prenatal education.

- Sean Little

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Thank you for all of your time and your support. You really took me from being anxious and fearful of birth to feeling empowered and even excited for it. What a change! Birth was such a positive experience because of your support!

- Kat Reichel

What you will learn:

* The HypnoBirthing philosophy

* The History of women and birthing

* How you can have an easier, more comfortable, and safer birth

* How Nature perfectly designed women's bodies to birth

* How to assist, rather than resist, your natural birthing instincts

* Vocabulary for calm and gentle birthing

* Visualization techniques for a gentle birth

* Prenatal bonding techniques

* Breathing techniques for labour and birthing

* Hypnotic relaxation and visualization

* Selecting the right care provider

* The Birth companion's role in birthing

* Preparing your body for birthing with massage and toning

* Preparing your Birth Plan

* Preparing the body for birthing

* Light Touch Labour Massage

* Your body working for and with you

* Avoiding artificial induction and achieving a natural start to labour

* Releasing negative emotions, fears and limiting thoughts.

* Onset of Labour - Thinning and Opening Phase

* Birth explained simply

* Settling in at the hospital or birthing center

* Preparing for home birth - or baby's choice of birth place

* As labour moves along - passing time through labour

* Hallmarks of labour

* If labour rests or slows - Companion's prompts and activities

* As labour advances - birthing with your baby

* Rapid Deepening exercises to maximize your your comfort level

* Protecting the natural birthing experience

* Birth rehearsal imagery

* Moving into birthing

* Positions for descent and birthing

* Breathing baby down to birth

* Family bonding with your baby

AND much much more.

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Amanda's HypnoBirthing class was exactly what I needed to address any fear, tension and anxiety I was having about giving birth. It's empowering to learn all the amazing things our bodies are capable of. If you are looking for a calm and positive birth experience, I would highly recommend HypnoBirthing.

- Jennifer Lane