HypnoBirthing Terminology

Our words shape our experience

Uterine Surge or Wave

 not Contraction/Pain

Birth Companion   

   not Coach

Birthing/Birthed       

not Delivery/Delivered

Receive the Baby       

   not Catch or Deliver the baby

Birthing/ Birthing Experience/ Birthing Process

   not Labor

Birthing Time/Month   

not Due Date

Pressure/Sensation/Tightening

   not Pain

Membranes Release 

 not Water Breaking/Broke

 Birth Path      

     not Birth Canal

Birth Breath (Breathing Down)   

  not Pushing

Special Circumstances        

 not Complications

Birth Show   

     not Bloody Show

Uterine Seal       

  not Mucous Plug

Near completion/Nearly complete

  not Transition

Cervix thinning and opening

       not Dilation/Dilating

If you would like more information on the services I provide, feel free to contact me (if you send me an e-mail, please put "Better Birth Services" in the subject line, or I may think it is junk mail) or call my cell phone at 309-269-8166.  I can send you a free information packet, and/or we can arrange for an interview.