About Launi

Hi–I’m Launi.

I’ve been teaching HypnoBirthing–Childbirth Education classes in Utah  since 2001 and I am certified with the HypnoBirthing Institute of New Hampshire. I’ve been a HypnoBirthing Practitioner Trainer since 2007 and have helped train many of the new HypnoBirthing Practitioners in the US and Canada. I am currently the HypnoBirthing Regional Representitive for Utah and Idaho.

I have five children of my own, all born in the birthing “dark ages” and before I knew anything about HypnoBirthing. Our family consists of three daughters–April, Lyndi and Jillian– and two sons–Dane and the Bald Kid, nearly grown now and living either with their own families or still at home. My youngest son is currently on a LDS mission, serving in Siberia, Russia.

My two oldest daughters have used HypnoBirthing to bring their sweet babies into the world–April, with her twins, nearly four years ago and Lyndi with her daughter who is turning 3 soon.

Before HypnoBirthing, I wrote children’s books and have 11 published middle grade novels. Currently, I author the daily blog Gracious Rain. I live with 3 of my children, one son-in-law, a sweet grand-baby and 2 cats. Life is wonderful!

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1 Jenny West November 28, 2011 at 11:22 am

Yippee skippy do dah day!! Love the map, love your pic and all the baby pic, too. Way to go April!

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2 Launi November 28, 2011 at 12:28 pm

:} :D :}

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3 Toni Johnson November 28, 2011 at 12:21 pm

Hi Launi,

I am thinking of giving this to my son and daughter in law for Christmas. When are the classes and how much are they? He works 10 day on and 4 days off so he is out of town a lot. She is due in May. Is there a way they can get them all in with this kind of schedule? I love your new web-site by the way. Great Job.

Toni

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4 Launi November 28, 2011 at 12:27 pm

I would LOVE to have your kids in the class!!
There are five classes–2-1/2 hours each in the series and the course tuition is $175. There are Saturday morning classes and Wednesday evening classes. They can take a mixture of Saturday and Wednesday classes in order to get them all in and fit with their schedule. Have them check out the schedule page and we’ll set them up with all five classes in whatever way they need. It’s actually quite common to mix and match–people are just so busy!
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5 Kristin Call December 20, 2011 at 9:31 pm

I’ve heard GREAT things about you and after hearing your daughter’s story I am very interested in taking a course from you. I am expecting twins in March! I have a couple personal questions and would love it if you could email me at k.call.design@gmail.com. Look forward to hearing from you. Merry Christmas!!!

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6 Launi December 26, 2011 at 4:11 pm

Congratulations on your upcoming TWINS!! My daughter had twins as well. I’ll email you…

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7 Ben Mecham January 22, 2012 at 11:37 pm

Dear Launi:
We took your class back in 2007 before the birth of our first son. It was very helpful for my wife. Now, 4 years later, we are back in the same situation, but in a different state. We have moved twice, and between that and letting people borrow our cd, we seem to have lost some of our materials. Do you know a good way to replace them?
Sincerely,
Ben, Kari, and Parker Mecham

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8 Launi January 22, 2012 at 11:43 pm

I’ll email you the details and get you hooked up. :}

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9 Jessica Reynolds February 10, 2012 at 5:20 pm

Launi,
I have heard a lot about you and I am so excited to take a class from you. I am wondering if there is anyway to still sign up for your classes starting February 15th? I tried to sign up but it kept reading an error. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Thank you!

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10 Launi April 6, 2012 at 1:40 pm

I’ve sent your welcome to your email. Glad to have you!

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11 Emily Timothy April 13, 2012 at 5:39 am

Hi launi! We took your class in jan and loved it! We are gearing up for the big day and practicing relaxation. I’ve been thinking about that one fear release you did in class and was wondering if you knew where I could find it. It’s the one where you imagine a book and then put the book in a trash can. Just wanting to do that one before baby comes ;) thanks a bunch!!

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12 Launi April 13, 2012 at 10:54 am

I’ll email you and let you know what to do. :}

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