Sonja Bjelic

Childbirth Educator
New York, New York
7 years of experience
About me

Welcome! My name is Sonja and I am a birthworker, writer, and researcher. I hold an Masters in Creative Writing from New York University and am currently a PhD candidate focusing on maternal healthcare. As a Certified Doula (DONA), HypnoBirthing® Educator (CHBE), Certified Breastfeeding Educator (BAI), and Family Advocate (Matrona), my vision is to support you in moving towards a mindful, dignified and emotionally fulfilled birth. By providing balanced support that tends to the whole person, I will meet you where you are and help to guide you in connecting with the birth process. My virtual HypnoBirthing® classes are small, compassionate and inclusive. Please see my website to learn more, reach out with any questions, or fill out a registration form on my website to join my next class series. I look forward to hearing from you!

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing (2015)

Master of Arts in Creative Writing (2019)

Certification and training

Certified HypnoBirthing® Educator (2021)

Certified Doula (DONA International) (2021)

Certified Breastfeeding Educator (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

The HypnoBirthing® Institute

DONA International

Specialties
Birth Doula Childbirth Education Hypnobirthing Method
Languages

English

Service introduction

I primarily offer group and private virtual HypnoBirthing® classes, as well as virtual lactation preparation classes and postpartum lactation counseling.

Packages
HypnoBirthing® Group Classes
HypnoBirthing® is a childbirth technique and philosophy that focuses on fear release and deep relaxation. Beyond being an evidenced-based childbirth education class, HypnoBirthing® looks at the relationship between mind and body, exploring how our thoughts shape our experiences, and consequently our births. Through breathing, visualization, and self-hypnosis, HypnoBirthing® supports you in birthing instinctively and without fear.​​ ​The program meets once a week over the course of 5 weeks for 2.5 hours on Zoom. To enroll in an upcoming HypnoBirthing® series, fill out an enrollment form on my website.
$400.00
USD Flat rate
HypnoBirthing Private Class
HypnoBirthing® is a childbirth technique and philosophy that focuses on fear release and deep relaxation. Beyond being an evidenced-based childbirth education class, HypnoBirthing® looks at the relationship between mind and body, exploring how our thoughts shape our experiences, and consequently our births. Through breathing, visualization, and self-hypnosis, HypnoBirthing® supports you in birthing instinctively and without fear.​​ ​The program meets once a week over the course of 5 weeks for 2.5 hours on Zoom. To enroll in an upcoming HypnoBirthing® series, fill out an enrollment form on my website.
$550.00
USD Per hour
Private Prenatal Lactation Class
This two-hour class covers essential lactation topics, including preparation for breastfeeding, proper latch and positioning, feeding cues, signs that baby is getting enough milk, feeding frequency, milk transitions, adjusting milk supply, pumping and storage, bottle feeding, common challenges and solutions, weaning, and the hormonal, psychological, and emotional aspects of lactation—and more!
$85.00
USD Flat rate
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