Hypnobirthing

Hypnobirthing

Most women believe that giving birth is painful. And what you believe, is what you get ! The HypnoBirthing experience will change that belief into one that says, Birthing can be fun, enjoyable and relaxed!

AND we can prove it !

HypnoBirthing® was developed 15 years ago in the U.S., by Marie Mongan, and Frank Jockel is a Certified HypnoBirthing® Educator.

It is a unique method based on hypnosis, guided imagery, relaxation and special breathing techniques, that gives you all the tools and techniques you need to feel comfortable, in control and relaxed as you experience a wonderful birth and bring your baby into the world.

During the course you will learn many techniques specifically designed for childbirth, including self-hypnosis, deep relaxation, visualisations, positions and special breathing methods which will take you through labour and delivery. You will also receive hypnotherapy treatments including 'fear release', to ensure that you are free of unnecessary tension and fully prepared for childbirth.

Your birth companion has an integral role in facilitating your comfortable, focused state. Together, you will develop a clear vision of how you wish to experience childbirth. And as an added bonus, many participants find that the self-hypnosis skills learnt during the course are useful in many other situations in life too.

ABOUT THE COURSE

HypnoBirthing® courses are enjoyable and informative, and will thoroughly prepare you psychologically and physically for having the best possible experience of childbirth. You will be given exercises to practice together with your birth companion, (father of the baby or a friend or relative), and also on your own.

The course is about 8 - 10 hours long and is split into 2 hour sessions, which are usually taken weekly.

The best time for you both to attend a course is from about 24 -26 weeks.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to take you through each stage of labour.

Many visualisations to enable you to work confidently with your body.

Body positions, breathing and massage techniques for a more comfortable labour.

Fear release methods to overcome concerns about giving birth and parenting.

Hypnotherapy skills to build confidence and calm, so you can look forward to the birth.

The creation and control of the body's own natural anaesthesia.

The source of the myth that pain must accompany a normal birth.

Why women in some other cultures give birth almost entirely free of discomfort.

Methods to release fear and tension which often contribute to a long, difficult birth.

How the body is designed to work in neuro-muscular harmony in labour.

The importance of pre-natal and peri-natal bonding.

When having your baby with HypnoBirthing®, what you will experience is similar to the daydreaming or focusing that occurs when you are engrossed in a book or staring at a fire. You will be conversant and in good spirits, totally relaxed, but fully in control.

You will be aware of your body's contractions but will be able to determine the extent to which you feel the surge. You will experience your birth in an atmosphere of calm relaxation, without the fear and tension that causes pain. Your body's natural anaesthesia (endorphins) will replace the stress hormones that create pain.

The original HypnoBirthing® site :HYPNOBIRTHING

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