At-a-glance comparison of the two Hypnobirthing formats.
| Classic Hypnobirthing | Essential Hypnobirthing | |
| At least 8 Birthing films shown | yes | no |
| At least 3 birthing films shown | yes | yes |
| Up to 8 Hypnosis sessions including Fear Release | yes | no |
| Four hypnosis sessions | yes | yes |
| Breathing techniques | yes | yes |
| Relaxation techniques | yes | yes |
| Overview of labour and hypnobirthing rationale | yes | Yes – but I DO request you read The Hypnobirthing Book first |
| Phyisical skills for labour and birth | yes | yes |
| Massage and support tips for partners | yes | Yes |
| Birth Ready Session | Yes | Yes |
| Birth Plan planning | yes | no |
| Walk through labour scenarios | yes | no |
| Labour rehearsal | yes | no |