Hypnosis for Natural Childbirth

"In childbirth, there should be a valid reason to interfere with what is a natural process"

The World Health Organisation

I suppose the birth of my second son Sam, was my very first experience of using hypnosis, although at the time, I didn't realise that this was what I was using.  A combination of breathing and relaxation techniques made for a calm, peaceful, relaxed and pain free experience, which was a huge difference from the experience of the birth of my first son Dan.

The Benefits of using Hypnosis Techniques for Childbirth

• Birth can be a calm and peaceful experience rather than a stressful ordeal

• Hypnosis techniques can shorten the birthing process

• The need for chemical anaesthesia is greatly reduced and often eliminated

• Breech presentations and other complications may be reduced

• Hypno-babies tend to be good natured, and tend to feed and sleep better

• Pregnancy and the birthing are more relaxed, leaving mum with more energy for the actual birth and the new life which follows on

• Promotes bonding of mum, baby and partner

• Promotes rapid postnatal recovery and easier lactation to enable you to feed your baby

• Promotes a feeling of wellbeing that comes from knowing your body is perfectly designed for this beautiful and natural process.

My Hypnosis For Natural Childbirth Programme

I offer a course of four sessions, which take place in the second and third trimesters, the ideal timing is set out below, however if you are already further on in your pregnancy the timing may be condensed if necessary ;

Session 1 - Between Weeks 20 - 24

This session explores the effect of "modern world" myths and medicalisation on our expectations of pregnancy and childbirth.  You learn self empowerment techniques which help you deal with some of the negative messages and expectations of birth which this can induce.

You learn wonderful relaxation techniques which allow your body to do what it is designed to do by nature - which is to nurture, protect and deliver your baby.

You learn to trust your body, and become empowered to view childbirth as a natural and joyous experience.

You will be given a homework CD to practice these techniques in preparation for the next session.

Session 2 - Between Weeks 25 - 29

In this session we explore the power of association and how you can create new associations and connections to imprint a positive expectation for your birthing experience.

You will also learn how you can use hypnosis to create analgesia (pain control) so that it is available to if needed.

You will be given a homework CD to practice these techniques in preparation for the next session.

 

Session 3 - Between Weeks 30 - 34

In this session, you learn techniques which help you to allow your body to focus on the specific processes which prepare your body for birth.

You also learn how to guide yourself quickly and easily into self hypnosis and learn how to send positive messages to your baby and body.

The messages you send are designed to help you to take greater control of your physical processes with a view to relieving some of the common "problems" associated with the progression of pregnancy.

You will be given a homework CD to practice these techniques in preparation for the next session.

Session 4 - Between Weeks 35 - 38

Nearly there!  Because babies arrive when they are ready, rather than when the charts say they should be ready, I recommend that this session is scheduled during or before week 38 if possible.  It is also important to bring your birth partner if he or she has not already attended earlier sessions if possible.

In this session you learn how to experience the relaxation of wakeful self hypnosis.

You further develop your messaging and control system and learn how to encourage your body to prepare for the delivery of your baby.

This includes the use of positive imagery to help encourage the baby to turn into the delivery position and then encourage the progression of contractions and babies journey through the birth canal when the time comes.

You will be given a homework CD which includes a post delivery date session, should baby be reluctant to join you after your estimated delivery date.

Each session lasts approximately 90 Minutes and costs £75.00 per session.

If you pay for the cost of the full course in one payment, this reduces to £270.00 for all four sessions.