HypnoBirthing® was developed 15 years ago in the U.S. and is a childbirth method that uses hypnosis to eliminate pain and fear from the birthing experience. The method is based on the work of English obstetrician and founder of the Natural Childbirth Trust, Dr. Grantly Dick-Read. Back in the early 1900s, Dick-Read noticed that women who were calm and had positive expectations of their birthing tended to experience less pain than women who were frightened. He came to realise that their fear created tension and the tension caused their muscles to tighten, causing a more difficult labour. Marie Mongan, an American hypnotherapist combined Dick-Read's ideas and her own knowledge as a hypno-anaesthesiologist to create HypnoBirthing®. With the aid of self-hypnosis, a woman can bring her body into a state of deep relaxation in which the body's muscles can work the way they're meant to during childbirth.


The HypnoBirthing® Advantage

• Eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome before, during and after birthing.

• Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for pain killers, episiotomy and other interventions.

• Shortens the first stage of labour by several hours.

• Eliminates fatigue during labour, leaving mother fresh, awake, and with energy for actual birthing.

• Promotes special bonding of mother, baby and birthing companion.

• Fosters a more rapid postnatal recovery.

• Returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience nature intended.

• Creates a more integral role for the birthing companion.

• Babies are better adjusted and happier, resulting in better eating and sleeping routines.

What you will learn:

• Relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to eliminate fear and tension that cause long labour and pain.
  
  
• Breathing techniques that actually help the birth (and it's not the panting that most people think they have to do. Think about it - why would anyone want to hyperventilate during labour?).
  
  
• How to massively reduce the need for any medication at all
  
  
• How to reduce your risk of needing an episiotomy during birth with a stunningly simple massage technique.
  
  
• How to be confident and informed when dealing with the medical staff - when to question, what to ask...and when it's time to let them take charge.
  
  
• How to release any fears you might have about childbirth...regardless of where they come from.
  
  
• How to bring about your own easy start of labour with these simple, natural techniques, if you go beyond your "estimated due date".
  
  
• Most importantly, you'll know how to relax and stay calm and in control - regardless of what's happening around you.

Classes are 2.5 hours long and there are five classes in all.
You will receive a HypnoBirthing® book, CD and various handouts.

If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to Contact Me

For additional information www.hypnobithing.co.uk

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