Hypnotherapy for Childbirth

The purpose and benefit of using hypnotherapy for childbirth is dramatic and extensive.  Firstly it shortens labour.  It reduces preconceived fears, tensions and misconceptions and also diminishes pain during actual labour with the help of hypnotic techniques that encourage a marked rise in pain threshold.

Amazingly hypnotherapy for childbirth also decreases the use of medication for pain relief and also reduces undesirable post-operative effects.

Another very important benefit of hypnotherapy for childbirth is that it substantially minimizes maternal exhaustion.  This in itself facilitates a speedier recovery.  Due to dispelling fear and apprehension the labour is calmer and naturally paced without panic; therefore reducing the instances of surgical or instrumental deliveries.

One of the most profound and reassuring aspects of hypnotherapy for childbirth is the marked promotion of a higher Apgar score at birth, which is the medical profession’s evaluation of the well being of the baby at birth.

Hypnotherapy for Childbirth: What’s the process?

The approach of hypnotherapy for childbirth is to teach the expectant mother how to become totally relaxed both mentally and physically.  With the help of both hypnosis and the teaching of self-hypnosis you are able to remove all fears and any apprehension.  Hypnosis has the affect of installing suggestions of confidence, calmness and control of the forthcoming labour, stage by stage, and a general well-being throughout.  Your expectations become positive and exciting and empowering.

Over a number of visits 3-4 months into pregnancy, you learn relaxation and breathing techniques, self-hypnosis and many other fascinating and enabling techniques to ensure a very positive approach towards the experience, during and after labour, and the subsequent arrival of your newborn baby.

The hypnotherapy for childbirth course

The hypnotherapy for childbirth course is 5 sessions leading up to the due date, by which time you will feel positive, confident, well informed and filled with excitement about being a mum.

Hypnotherapy for childbirth can be a great investment for your future, because in most cases one baby is just the beginning of a family.