"My birth experience was fantastic -- it is the most amazing accomplishment of my life.  HypnoBirthing® gave me the focus and confidence to birth easily during the initial stages, and when complications arose, I had the ability to remove myself from the intensity of the situation and allow what was necessary to birth my baby safely and successfully.  Noah is a relaxed and gentle soul.  I believe the entire HypnoBirthing® process, from the day I read the first chapter of the book through to his birth, has had a positive impact and helped shape the individual he is and who he will be throughout his life.  If our family is lucky enough to have another child, I look forward to another beautiful pregnancy and another wonderful birth using the Mongan Method." ~ A.D., mother

"You are truly fantastic at what you do!  You've empowered and inspired me so much, and every piece of knowledge that I've acquired through the lessons you've taught me has led me down a successful path.  You've removed the blindfold from my eyes and sent me along in my journey with all of the appropriate navigation skills.  It's been an unforgettable experience and I can't thank you enough.  Your power is inspiring!" ~ C.R., mother

"Thank you so much for making our birth such a wonderfully positive experience.  I could not have laboured at home without you.  You kept me calm and your gentle, soothing manner allowed me to birth the way I had dreamed of.  We are so blessed to have met you!" ~ S.H., mother


"Your wisdom and peaceful approach helped my birth experiences unfold in the best possible ways for both myself and my children.  You were integral in making my transition into motherhood a joyful experience by giving me skills and confidence to embark on this adventure."  ~ H.E., mother


"We can't thank you enough for all the ways you supported us during pregnancy and labour.  Having you there to provide support and information really helped us to feel good about the pregnancy and the decisions we were making, especially when we encountered some unexpected challenges.  You went above and beyond for us, and we're really thankful for you and everything you did." ~ C. & R.D.


"Lara was an inspirational and encouraging teacher and guide in the HypnoBirthing® process.  She covered the material in an easy, conversational manner, allowing the participants to discuss further the topics of interest or concern to them.  She is a wonderful, understanding person, and I feel she played a very important role in my beautiful, natural birth.  I was able to take what I learned and work with my husband and midwife to deliver my daughter quickly and with relative ease.  I recommend Lara and her class to anyone interested in HypnoBirthing.®" ~ K.M., mother


"Your sensitivity to my past and how it impacts my learning and practice of HypnoBirthing® was greatly appreciated.  You went above and beyond to ensure my comfort.  Thank you so much." ~ J.L., mother


"We cannot recommend Lara's HypnoBirthing® class highly enough.  Initially, we were apprehensive that HypnoBirthing® might be too flaky for our liking since we are both very evidence-based, but that wasn't the case.  Lara respected our love of statistics and research and sent us primary articles on several areas of concern.  Lara also gave us incredibly helpful inside knowledge about policies in the Hamilton area, which gave us the opportunity to make informed decisions.  We had a scary incident come up near the end of the pregnancy and Lara was an amazing support person; she was an excellent listener, she offered practical advice and generally made us feel better at a time when we were extremely worried.  When the baby was breech at 35 weeks she did a breech turn script and when I went for an ultrasound two days later, the baby had turned!  Using the techniques Lara taught in class during a difficult birth allowed me to stay calm and focus on what was really important -- our new baby.  We extend our warmest gratitude to Lara for all her help." ~ M. & A. A., parents


"I found the tools to relax myself so quickly most helpful.  I find that I use them daily, even when I'm not practicing for the birth." ~ T.H-P., mother


"I just wanted to say thanks again for an amazing experience in HypnoBirthing®.  I have learned so much and know that I will continue to use all that I've learned in my midwifery toolbox as your techniques will mature with me as I continue my midwifery journey.  You have an amazing gift and I am so glad I got to witness, explore and gain from it." ~ K.F., midwifery student


"The whole course was awesome!  I am a true believer.  After reading the book and seeing actual births, I believe that everyone should choose this method!" ~ W.P., father


"You've gone far above and beyond our expectations to ensure an excellent class experience.  I can't thank you enough for all of the confidence you've instilled in me through knowledge." ~ C.R., mother


"This is the tool we were looking for to make our special day as wonderful as possible." ~ W.H., father




Hannah, born September 7, 2007, lifted into the world by her mother's hands.