HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Education Classes in Western Massachusetts

Starting a family or growing your family? These classes help you and your birthing partner prepare for labor and birth with practical tools for relaxation, confidence, and informed decision-making. Offered in-person in Western Massachusetts, with a remote option.
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Calm, empowered approach

Every woman can be guided by the body’s innate wisdom, the ancient knowing that remembers how birth works. HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education Classes support you, your birth partner, and your baby in sharing an empowered, safe, confident and joyful birth experience. This experience and all you bring to it will extend far into your childrearing years and family development. skills you will learn the months and years

What you will learn (and practice)

  • Breath and relaxation techniques for labor
  • Self-hypnosis skills to quickly drop into a focused, calm state
  • Visualization and affirmations you can use daily and during birth
  • How to stay informed about your options and communicate with your care team
  • Practical ways your birthing partner can support you through each stage
  • Home practice routines that build confidence between classes

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Small Group

Group classes are both in-person, hybrid, and remote.

15-hour series (5 classes) with books, MP3 downloads, and a treasure bound handouts covering key strategies.

  • $475 per couple (payment plans available)
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Private 1 on 1

Private classes can be held in your home or in my space, in-person, hybrid, or remote.

15-hour series (5 classes) tailored to your goals and birth preferences.

  • $950 per couple (payment plans available)
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How the 5-class series works

  • 5 classes over 4 weeks (each class 2.5–3 hours)
  • Designed for pregnant people 16–35 weeks along with their birthing partner/support person
  • Each class includes: videos, slides, discussion, in-class practice, weekly home practice, and weekly email follow-ups

What's Included

  • Marie Mongan’s HypnoBirthing® book
  • A bound resource booklet (affirmations, checklists, forms, visualizations, and more)
  • Two MP3 downloads of affirmations and guided imagery (one for birthing parent, one for birthing partner)

Suggested Videos:
Video from HypnoBirthing® Institute VP Anthea Thomas and Trailer: Fear and Now (in production)

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10 benefits of HypnoBirthing®

Understand How Birth Works

Learn the natural rhythm of labor and how your body is designed to work with it.

Tools You Can Use Right Away

Practice techniques that help you stay calm and focused when things feel intense.

More Energy for Baby and Recovery

Prepare in a way that supports steadier energy through labor and the early hours after birth.

Advocate With Confidence

Learn communication tools to collaborate with your provider and care team.

Support Informed Decisions

Understand common options so you can make choices that fit your goals and values.

Work With Fear, Not Against It

Identify fear patterns and replace them with supportive practice and preparation.

Curriculum-Based Education

Learn from a certified HypnoBirthing® educator using an established program.

A Calmer Start Together

Create conditions that support bonding and a more settled transition after birth.

Positive Early Outcomes

Many families report feeling more prepared, more connected, and more confident.

Partner Bond and Support

Build teamwork with your birthing partner before, during, and after birth.

“A laboring woman needs to feel, above all, safe and secure; this is a prerequisite for the changing level of her consciousness, which is a characteristic of the natural birth process.” – Michel Odent, French obstetrician and childbirth specialist

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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How Much Does It Cost?

Small Group: $475 per couple. Private 1:1: $950 per couple. Payment plans are available.

How often are the classes?

It’s a 5-class series over 4 weeks. Each class runs 2.5–3 hours.

Do I need a birthing partner to attend?

A support person is strongly encouraged. If you don’t have a partner attending, we can talk about what support will look like for you.

Are classes in-person or remote?

Both options are available. You can choose in-person in Western Massachusetts or a remote option.

What should I bring?

You’ll get a simple checklist after you enroll. Most people bring something comfortable to sit/relax in and a notebook.

“A normal physiological process does not need assistance. It needs only the patience of birth attendants to resist the temptation to disturb its rhythm and flow in the absence of special circumstances.” Marie F. Mongan, M.Ed, M.Ht.

Meet Liz Scheffey

Liz is an educator, lifelong learner, and mother and grandmother. She brings a holistic, supportive approach to pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period—grounded in the HypnoBirthing® curriculum and a deep commitment to self-care, self-compassion, and strong family/community connection.
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Ready to feel more confident and supported as you prepare for birth?

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