“I breathed through each wave and stayed present.”
Childbirth Preparation / Calm, Breathing, and Partner Support
Learn practical skills for labor: steady breathing, muscle release, calm imagery, and cue words you can use before and during birth. Sessions with Darrian Knotts, Certified Hypnotherapist, are in-person in Loves Park and can include your support person. You remain aware and in control; progress comes from the choices you practice between visits. This work complements—not replaces—care from your OB or midwife.
Prepare Body and Mind
Ready to Feel Confident
How Hypnotherapy Supports Labor Prep
Breathing rhythms that help you ride each contraction with focus.
Release cues to ease the fear–tension–pain cycle.
Calm imagery & affirming words you can repeat during each stage.
Partner playbook: touch points, timing, and simple scripts to support you.
Rest tools: sleep and between-contraction resets to conserve energy.
Educational and complementary. Not medical advice. Always follow guidance from your clinician and birth team.
What Happens in a Session
Brief Consult
Discuss your preferences, care plan, and what feeling “prepared” means for you.
Guided Work
Rehearse breathing, body release, and imagery while staying fully aware.
At-Home Tools
Teach simple prompts, touch cues, and timing your support person can use.
Next Steps
Short daily practice, a labor-day checklist, and cue cards you can bring along.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this hypnobirthing?
It’s a skills-based approach with similar elements (breathing, imagery, cue words). We adapt techniques to your preferences rather than follow a branded program.
Does this replace childbirth classes or a doula?
No. It complements classes and your birth team. Keep all prenatal care and supports in place.
Can my partner attend?
Yes; encouraged. We’ll cover simple prompts and comfort measures they can use throughout labor.
Thanks for being here. Darrian Knotts, CH, offers in-person hypnotherapy in Loves Park to support goals like stress relief, better sleep, smoking cessation, and healthy habits. Join our list for updates, simple at-home tips, and occasional offers. Your progress is always your choice—we’re here with calm guidance when you’re ready.
