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01/30/2026

When we shift the language around birth, we shift the experience.

As birth workers and HypnoBirthing educators, we witness again and again that birth can be empowering, peaceful, instinctual, and deeply transformative—not because it’s forced to be, but because the conditions allow it to unfold.

Every class we teach, every word we choose, every space we hold plants these possibilities in the minds and bodies of birthing families.

This is the culture of birth we’re building together.

Which of these words most reflects what you aim to cultivate in your work? Share below.

01/29/2026

What does a “calm” HypnoBirthing classroom actually look like?

It looks like softened shoulders.
Slower breaths.
Partners leaning in.

Parents realizing—for the first time—that birth doesn’t have to be driven by fear.

Sometimes it’s a quiet exhale after a relaxation.

Sometimes it’s the moment a family says, “I didn’t know birth could feel like this.”

These are the moments that remind us why this work matters.

What moment from your HypnoBirthing teaching or birthwork recently reminded you of your why?

01/28/2026

Every birth story begins long before labor starts. It begins with how you prepare, what you believe, and the support you surround yourself with.

HypnoBirthing offers parents tools for calm, confidence, and connection—during birth and beyond.

From relaxation and breathing to informed decision-making, these skills support a more empowered birth experience.

Curious to learn more?

Find HypnoBirthing classes and educators near you:
https://hypnobirthing.com/classes/

01/27/2026

Every word you speak, every story you share, and every belief you model shapes how families perceive birth.

You’re not just supporting births—you’re influencing nervous systems, expectations, and trust in the physiological process.

In a culture that often rushes, fears, and pathologizes birth, your grounded presence is a quiet revolution. When you normalize patience, rest, intuition, and the wide spectrum of normal—you give families permission to soften and trust.

What practices are helping you stay regulated and aligned as you guide others?

Let’s keep tending to ourselves as deeply as we tend to those we serve.

01/26/2026

As birthworkers, we know that the language around due dates can contribute to unnecessary pressure for parents in late pregnancy. The term “due date” suggests a deadline—but biologically, it’s much more of an estimate within a range of natural variation.

Research shows that only about 4–5 % of babies are born on their exact estimated due date. The rest arrive sometime before or after that day, with many past it.

In a large cohort study of over 4 million births, more than a quarter (28.4 %) of babies were born one or more weeks after the calculated due date.

Families often absorb pressure—from providers, well-meaning loved ones, and social networks—to “know when baby is coming” or to arrive by that date. This can heighten anxiety, especially in the last weeks of pregnancy when energy and comfort are already taxed.

By normalizing that most births don’t occur on the due date and that going past it is common, we help:
-Reduce performance pressure around an arbitrary day
-Support parents in trusting their bodies and babies
-Create space for calm observation rather than fear of “lateness”

01/23/2026

Birth workers already hold powerful space.

HypnoBirthing® practitioner training adds evidence-based tools for mindset, relaxation, language, and partner support—skills that translate across every birth setting.

Is it time to deepen your toolkit? Learn more about becoming a certified HypnoBirthing instructor at https://hypnobirthing.com/become-an-educator/

01/19/2026

This month, we’re honored to shine the light on a HypnoBirthing educator whose work is rooted in lived experience, deep compassion, and a profound trust in birthing wisdom. We'd love to introduce you to Divya Kanal!

As a mother of two, Divya's journey includes both an emergency cesarean following a failed induction and a deeply instinctual hospital VBAC supported by HypnoBirthing tools and techniques. Experiencing birth in these very different ways transformed not only how she viewed birth—but how she moved through life. Her HypnoBirthing experience became a catalyst for personal growth, joy, and a calling to empower families during one of life’s most pivotal transitions.
Inspired by the impact of HypnoBirthing from the very beginning of life, she shifted her path from education into birth work, becoming a certified Birth Doula, HypnoBirthing Educator, and the founder of Sakti Birth Studio. For the past 8 years, she has guided families with heart-centered teaching, helping them reconnect with their innate power, confidence, and intuition.

In addition to her HypnoBirthing work, she is a spiritual menstrual coach, Garbha Samskar facilitator, and babywearing educator—beautifully weaving ancient wisdom with modern tools to support women throughout their sacred journeys.

When she’s not supporting families, you’ll find her traveling, hiking in nature with her family, and soaking in meaningful moments with loved ones. Her passion is creating a ripple effect of compassion, empowerment, and joy—one birth at a time.

We’re so grateful to spotlight her work and the loving presence she brings to the HypnoBirthing community.

01/16/2026

The first hour after birth—often called the Golden Hour—is a sacred window of connection, calm, and bonding. HypnoBirthing® beautifully supports this time by helping parents enter birth feeling relaxed, confident, and undisturbed.

When birthing parents use HypnoBirthing techniques, they’re more likely to:

Welcome their baby in a calm, peaceful state
-Support immediate skin-to-skin contact
-Encourage instinctive breastfeeding behaviors
-Strengthen bonding and emotional connection
-Allow hormones like oxytocin to flow naturally

HypnoBirthing prepares families to protect this gentle transition—minimizing interruptions and trusting the body and baby to lead. Because birth doesn’t end at the moment your baby arrives… it continues in that powerful first hour together.

01/15/2026

Prenatal exercise and HypnoBirthing work in powerful alignment. Research shows that consistent movement during pregnancy supports healthy physiology and stress regulation—exactly what HypnoBirthing principles aim to reinforce through relaxation, breath, and nervous-system balance.

Exercise prepares the body for birth.
HypnoBirthing prepares the mind and nervous system.
Together, they create an evidence-informed, holistic framework that supports physiologic birth, confidence, and resilience in our clients.

Research worth sharing: https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(25)00675-1/abstract

01/14/2026

As HypnoBirthing educators, we prepare families to trust physiology, release fear, and approach birth with calm confidence. That same mindset is just as powerful in the postpartum period—especially when it comes to breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding is not only a physical process; it’s deeply influenced by relaxation, emotional safety, and belief in the body’s innate wisdom—core principles we already teach in HypnoBirthing. Supporting families beyond birth helps reinforce continuity, confidence, and empowerment in the early days of parenthood.

This on-demand breastfeeding class by Mighty Milk is a wonderful extension to share with your clients as they prepare for birth andpostpartum:�https://mightymilk.co/hypnobirthing/

Consider offering this resource as:�• A supplemental postpartum recommendation�• A bridge between prenatal education and early parenting�• A way to reinforce calm, confidence, and connection after birth

When we normalize preparation for breastfeeding alongside birth, we support the whole journey—before, during, and beyond the birth room.

01/12/2026

What we listen to during pregnancy matters.
The stories expecting parents absorb can shape their beliefs, expectations, and even their birth experience.

That’s why the HypnoBirthing® Positive Birth Stories page is such a powerful resource to share with your families. These real-life stories remind parents that birth can be calm, empowering, and deeply positive—especially when the mind is prepared with intention and trust. Encourage your birthing families to gently filter out fear-based narratives and intentionally choose stories that support confidence, relaxation, and belief in their body’s ability to birth.

Share this resource with your expecting parents:
https://hypnobirthing.com/birth-stories/

How do you encourage your clients to protect their mindset and seek out positive birth stories during pregnancy?

01/08/2026

The words we use in HypnoBirthing, in consults, and in birth spaces directly influence how a birthing body responds.

Fear-based language can activate tension and stress.

Supportive, intentional language supports relaxation and trust in the birth process.

As birth workers and HypnoBirthing® educators, we don’t just teach techniques—we help reframe beliefs about birth.

What language shifts have you noticed make the biggest difference for your expectant families?

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110 Sheep Davis Road
Pembroke, NH
03275

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Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	8am - 3pm
Thursday	8am - 3pm
Friday	8am - 3pm

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Marie Mongan

Marie Mongan – Hypnobirthing Institute Founder, Owner and Visionary. Marie Mongan, M.Ed., M.Hy., of The Villages, Florida, is an award-winning hypnotherapist, who brings to her classroom over thirty years’ experience in education and counseling on the college level and in the private sector. As the most comprehensive birthing education program available, Mongan Method HypnoBirthing® offers women and their partners opportunities to explore their choices and develop the decisions-making skill necessary to achieve their birthing goals. She is a former college dean who, early in her career, was named one of five outstanding educational leaders in New Hampshire and was awarded a Ford Foundation Fellowship to Harvard University.