Your Birth provides HypnoBirthing® classes for calm, confident, and connected births.
Welcome to Your Birth!
Your Journey to a Calm, Joyful Birth Begins Here
Hello! I'm Barb Johnson, RNC, CH, and I'm delighted you've found your way here. If you're seeking more calm, comfort, and joy in your birth experience, you're absolutely in the right place.
For over 40 years, I've had the privilege of supporting families as a labor and delivery nurse. I'm certified to teach childbirth education through Marie Mongan's HypnoBirthing International, and I hold certifications as a consulting hypnotist through both the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) and the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT).
I founded Your Birth with a clear mission: to educate and empower parents like you to achieve a calm, confident, and deeply connected birth experience. Together, you and your partner will discover how to create both the physical and emotional environment that feels truly safe for birth. Through proven techniques of breath, focus, and trust, you'll learn to work with your body's natural wisdom, supporting the beautiful physiology of birth as nature intended—healthy, safe, and deeply satisfying.
I'm genuinely excited to meet you and explore your unique vision for your special day. Your birth story matters, and I'm here to help you write it with confidence and joy.
Class Options & Availability
I offer both group and private classes, all held in person for the most connected experience. If you're located out of town or out of state, I'm happy to accommodate you through Zoom sessions that work with your schedule.
Current Availability:
I have one spot remaining in my next group class—a comprehensive 5-week session running September 2nd through 30th, 2025
October will be dedicated exclusively to private classes, with no group sessions scheduled
Private classes are available year-round and can be tailored to fit your timeline and preferences
Ready to begin your journey? Give me a call so we can get you and your partner on the schedule. Whether you're drawn to the energy of a group setting or prefer the personalized attention of private instruction, I'll work with you to find the perfect fit.
Barb: 406 539-3391
When you change the way you view birth, the way you birth will change.
— Marie Mongan
The HypnoBirthing® Philosophy
HypnoBirthing® is as much a philosophy of birth as it is a practical technique for reducing stress and achieving a deeply satisfying birth experience.
Through proven methods of self-hypnosis, intentional breathwork, and powerful visualization techniques, HypnoBirthing® teaches you to release the fear and tension that can interfere with your body's natural birthing process. You and your partner will discover how to trust in your body's innate wisdom and ability to birth safely and calmly.
This approach honors birth as a natural, healthy process while giving you the tools to work with your body rather than against it, creating the peaceful, empowering experience you envision.
My Services
Your Birth offers both group and private HypnoBirthing® classes. Each comprehensive series spans five weeks, with one class per week, and each session lasts two and a half hours. If this isn't your first birth and you're seeking a different experience this time, I have something special for you—see "Not My First Rodeo" in the class options. This abbreviated option consists of three focused sessions designed for experienced parents.
I'd love to connect with you before you register for class. This gives us the opportunity to determine together which option might work best for your unique situation. It's also a wonderful chance for us to get to know each other, for you to learn more about HypnoBirthing, and for us to explore your specific educational needs and goals.
Timing Your Classes The ideal time to attend your HypnoBirthing® course is between 24-36 weeks of pregnancy. I recommend calling me by 22-28 weeks to discuss class availability, allowing us plenty of time to find dates that work perfectly with your schedule.
Too close to your birth time? Please contact me so that I can help you make special arrangements.
Please note: This class does not include a comprehensive breastfeeding course. If you prefer local resources: group breast-feeding classes are available monthly through Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital, Gallatin County Health Department and Roots Family Collaborative.
If you live out of Bozeman Montana, please look into your local resources for breastfeeding classes and lactation support or consider the online Mighty Milk program.
About Hypno-Birthing®
The Hypno-Birthing® program teaches you and your birth partner the art and joy of experiencing a confident, physiologic birth. You'll learn to call upon your body's own natural endorphins, supporting your birth physiology to decrease the need for additional pain medication and interventions. HypnoBirthing® teaches you to trust your body's innate ability to birth naturally and calmly.
The techniques you'll learn are valuable regardless of how your birth unfolds—whether your journey includes an epidural or cesarean birth. That's precisely why I named my business "Your Birth." This is preparation for your unique journey, your story, your birthing day, whether you envision a home birth, birthing center, or hospital setting.
You'll gain the confidence to collaborate meaningfully with your birth provider and team, making educated decisions that align with your values and desires. The tools and skills you develop through HypnoBirthing extend far beyond birth—these are lifelong skills. You'll master relaxation techniques that serve you in any moment requiring calm, confidence, and clear thinking, while learning approaches that help you become a more present parent, a more connected partner, and a healthier, happier version of yourself.
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About me
I'm Barb Johnson, RNC-CH, and I've dedicated over 40 years of my career to supporting families as a labor and delivery nurse, with 31 of those years spent at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital. What drives me every day is my passion for guiding families through one of life's most profound transitions—becoming parents.
My mission is simple yet powerful: to eliminate the myths and fears that too often surround pregnancy and childbirth, while providing compassionate support to women and their partners throughout their entire journey. I believe that when families are educated and empowered, they can approach birth with confidence rather than apprehension.
This belief led me to create Your Birth—a space dedicated to helping parents like you achieve the calm, confident, and deeply connected birth experience you deserve. Every family's story is unique, and I'm honored to be part of helping you write yours.
What Makes My Birth Preparation Different
My expertise lies with assisting families desiring a low intervention birth, in the hospital setting. With that said, all pregnancies and families can benefit from the tools of HypnoBirthing relaxation techniques. Whether your birth plan includes out of hospital birth, in hospital birth, or if your pregnancy includes special circumstances requiring more advanced management, Your Birth can help you achieve a positive birth experience.