Hypnobirthing

At Nurture in Hyde Park, Cincinnati, OH, our HypnoBirthing classes teach parents how to use relaxation, breathing, visualization, and hypnosis techniques to support a calm and confident birth. This comprehensive childbirth education program helps families release fear, understand the physiology of birth, and build trust in their bodies.

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Welcome to a new way to prepare for birth.

Our Hypnobirthing classes are for all birth plans and all birth places. Research shows that Hypnobirthing techniques decrease tension, calm the body, and help you relax in labor.

As a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Childbirth Educator with over a decade of experience teaching this proven method, Erica guides each class with compassion, evidence-based practice, and a deep respect for every birth journey.

Hypno-Curious?

Hypnobirth With Ease

  • About

    Many educators are trained to teach Hypnobirthing methods, but few have formal training in clinical hypnosis itself.

    In our classes, you'll discover the numerous benefits, including reduced fear, pain and anxiety, increased confidence, and a deep connection with your body's natural birthing instincts.

    It’s not the method alone that makes Hypnobirthing effective — it’s understanding the techniques and the practice to empower parents to integrate, and use them consistently. Our classes go beyond scripts and theory, helping you truly embody calm, focus, and confidence for birth.

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  • Evidence-Based

    At Nurture, we emphasize the evidence-based nature of Hypnobirthing. This 2024 study demonstrated benefits in reducing fear and pain during labor, along with an enhancement in the overall childbirth experience stating , “Hypnotherapy can be a valuable resource for reducing fear and pain during labor and improving the lived childbirth experience.”

    Whether you're planning a home birth, hospital birth, waterbirth, VBAC, cesarean, high-risk birth, or any birthing center experience, our classes support all settings, providing tools that enhance your birthing journey.

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  • For All Births

    The right kind of birth preparation can make all the difference. Our Hypnobirthing classes are rooted in proven techniques that work harmoniously with all birth plans, adapting to the unique needs and preferences of each individual.

    Our classes accommodate various birthing preferences and environments. No matter where or how you give birth, our Hypnobirthing education equips you with skills that are easy to learn and apply to any birthing setting, allowing you to navigate the experience with confidence.

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What’s Included

  • Immediate Access to Comprehensive Hypnobirthing Resources

    When you register for our hypnobirthing classes, you gain access to a wealth of valuable information and resources.

    Our program includes detailed guides on hypnobirthing techniques and guided relaxation practices, along with thorough childbirth education information.

    You'll learn about the stages and phases of labor, natural comfort measures, what to expect, partner support, managing back labor, optimal fetal positioning, hydrotherapy, and much more.

    Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to approach your birthing experience with confidence and calm.

  • Our Hypnobirthing classes are led by the educator and hypnobirthing expert, Erica Manto Paulson. After several years of teaching this series at Bethesda North and The Christ Hospital, Erica is now exclusively offering this comprehensive childbirth education series here at Nurture.

    With her extensive knowledge and experience, Erica provides a complete education that goes beyond relaxation techniques, covering everything you need to feel fully prepared and confident for your birthing experience. From understanding the physiology of birth to developing effective coping strategies, Erica’s guidance ensures you are thoroughly equipped for the journey ahead.

  • Each Hypnobirthing series includes a free virtual Guided Relaxation class — a calm, supportive space to check in, ask questions, and deepen your practice. Erica leads the group through a guided meditation designed to build confidence, strengthen relaxation skills, and nurture community among expectant parents.

    To learn more about our Guided Relaxation offerings, please visit the Guided Relaxation page.

  • Flexible Hypnobirthing Class Options

    We offer a variety of hypnobirthing class options to suit your needs, including:

    • 4-week series (hybrid in-person & online)

    • Private Hypnobirthing Series

    • Home Study Course (coming soon)

  • Weekly Emails with Essential Hypnobirthing Resources

    As a participant in our Hypnobirthing classes, you’ll receive weekly emails with valuable resources and support for the duration of your class — one week for our 1-day intensive and four weeks for the full series.

    We include links to informative videos, curated playlists, guided relaxation scripts, and more.

    These carefully crafted materials are designed to support your journey, offering continuous learning and relaxation techniques that you can practice at your own pace.

  • Join a Supportive Hypnobirthing Community

    When you join our hypnobirthing classes, you become part of a warm and supportive community.

    You'll connect with other expectant parents, share experiences, and have the opportunity to build lasting friendships.

  • Birth is just the beginning. This optional class is designed to help you feel just as prepared for the weeks after your baby arrives as you do for labor and birth.

    Topics include:

    • Physical recovery after birth

    • Emotional wellness and the transition to parenthood

    • What to expect during the first days and weeks postpartum

    • Understanding normal newborn behavior and development

    • Newborn sleep, soothing, and cues

    • Creating a realistic postpartum plan

    • Building your support system and knowing when to ask for help

  • Topics include:

    • Breastfeeding basics and how milk production works

    • Achieving a comfortable latch and recognizing effective feeding

    • Newborn feeding patterns and hunger cues

    • Common breastfeeding challenges and simple solutions

    • Partner support during feeding and the early postpartum period

    • Helpful resources for ongoing lactation support

Course Outline

  • Begin your journey by understanding how the mind and body work together during pregnancy and birth. We’ll explore how relaxation, mindset, and preparation influence the birth experience while introducing the foundational skills you’ll use throughout the course.

    Topics include:

    • The physiology of pregnancy and birth

    • Understanding the mind-body connection

    • Releasing fear and building confidence

    • How hypnosis supports labor and birth

    • The role of mindset, language, and expectation

    • Daily relaxation practices and mental preparation

    • Partner connection and creating a supportive birth team

  • Learn practical ways to support a healthy pregnancy while gaining a deeper understanding of how labor unfolds. This class focuses on preparing both your body and your mind for a smoother birth experience.

    Topics include:

    • Understanding the stages and flow of labor

    • Natural comfort techniques for labor

    • Creating a birth plan that reflects your values

    • Understanding common hospital procedures and interventions

    • Informed consent and shared decision-making

    • Communicating with your care team

    • Guided hypnosis for physical comfort and confidence

    • Relaxation and breathing techniques you can practice every day

  • Knowledge creates confidence. In this session, we’ll help you understand your options so you can make informed decisions while feeling prepared for a variety of birth experiences.

    Topics include:

    • Partner Support techniques

    • Recognizing the signs of labor

    • When to stay home and when to head to your birth location

    • Creating a calm birthing environment

    • Comfort measures for active labor

    • Birth positions and movement during labor

    • The role of your birth partner and doula

    • Guided hypnosis for deeper relaxation during labor

  • As your birth approaches, we’ll integrate everything you’ve learned into a practical plan you can confidently use on your baby’s birthday. This session emphasizes flexibility, teamwork, and trusting the birth process.

    Topics include:

    • Partner coaching and labor support techniques

    • Navigating unexpected changes with confidence

    • Birth preferences and communication strategies

    • Immediate postpartum preparation

    • A complete guided birth rehearsal using your relaxation and hypnosis tools

  • Birth is just the beginning. This optional class is designed to help you feel just as prepared for the weeks after your baby arrives as you do for labor and birth. Together, we’ll explore what to realistically expect during the postpartum period so you can enter this new chapter feeling informed, supported, and confident.

    Topics include:

    • Physical recovery after birth

    • Emotional wellness and the transition to parenthood

    • What to expect during the first days and weeks postpartum

    • Understanding normal newborn behavior and development

    • Newborn sleep, soothing, and cues

    • Partner support and adjusting to life with a new baby

    • Creating a realistic postpartum plan

    • Building your support system and knowing when to ask for help

  • This optional class add-on focuses on nurturing connection and confidence to begin your breastfeeding journey with realistic expectations and practical skills.

    Topics include:

    • Breastfeeding basics and how milk production works

    • Achieving a comfortable latch and recognizing effective feeding

    • Newborn feeding patterns and hunger cues

    • Common breastfeeding challenges and simple solutions

    • Partner support during feeding and the early postpartum period

    • Helpful resources for ongoing lactation support

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Hypnobirthing Testimonials

  • We had our dream birth - all natural and she had a full head of hair. She was 7lbs 4oz and 20 in.

    Brittni, 1st time mom

  • I definitely think HypnoBirthing helped me get through it all. Last time I wanted an epidural at 4cm. This time I was actually doing ok and he was out in 3 pushes!

    Ashley, 2nd time mom

  • I am so thankful for our class - we both learned so much and felt so educated from your teachings. I truly believe that hypnobirthing helped me labor longer at home which I am so grateful for!

    Ashey, 1st time mom

  • My 10 lb baby was born at home, no medications or interventions!

    Kelsey, 2nd time mom

  • Thank you so much for everything you taught us! He was born at home on land after 20 hours of active labor and 4 hours of pushing.

    Natalie, 1st time mom

  • What helped me most was BREATHWORK, AFFIRMATIONS/EDUCATION and my SUPPORT PERSON. Couldn't have done it without your class!

    Amy, first time mom

  • Thank you! I feel certain that I had to draw on the universal feminine energy/power in order to make it through this birth experience. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, but also amazingly beautiful, surrounded by the women I love.

    Maria, first time mom

  • Overall I am so grateful we took the Hypnobirthing class. It gave me confidence in my body’s ability to birth and eliminated so much fear around pregnancy and birth. The meditation and breathing techniques also helped me cultivate a strong mindset going into it which made a such a positive difference.

    Elizabeth, first time mom

  • The OR was cold and bright, but the team took really good care of me. They played one of Erica's hypno birthing music playlists over the speaker system to calm me and held my hand while they put the spinal in. At this point I was practicing lots of deep breathing to keep me calm and centered.

    Jennifer, first time mom

  • The hypnobirthing tools my husband and I learned allowed me to relax and labor at home for as long as I did. I successfully accomplished the main goals of my birth plan and could not have done it without the support of my husband, doula, and the incredible nursing staff who all helped me achieve a truly positive unmedicated birth experience.

    Jaclyn, first time mom

About your Instructor

  Erica Manto-Paulson, CCHt, CLD, PB(BA)

With over a decade of experience, Erica is a certified doula, childbirth educator, and clinical hypnotherapist who began her hypnobirthing teaching journey in a hospital setting locally in Cincinnati at both Bethesda North and The Christ Hospitals. Now exclusively teaching at Nurture and online, her passion for empowering expectant parents remains unwavering.

Erica created Birth With Ease® Hypnobirthing out of years of teaching experience and a deep understanding of how mindset shapes labor. Her commitment to give families tools they can truly use in real life is not just theory, but an approach that is one-of-a-kind, emphasizing the mind/body connection, breathwork, partner involvement, prenatal bonding, and practical, adaptable techniques that meet families where they are.

Erica’s expertise shines through as she guides you on a transformative journey toward a positive, confident, and calm birthing experience.

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