What is hynobirthing?
hypnobirthing is taught worldwide and has been in existance for over 18 years. A complete birth education programm, it teaches of how natural birthing unfolds. At the heart of the teaching is the principle that a relaxed birth is a rewarding birth. Simple but specific self-hypnosis, relaxation and breathing exercises are taught. Hypnobirthing does not mean that you will be in a trance or asleep. Rather you will be able to chat and be in good spirits- totally relaxed but fully in control. you will always be aware of what is happening during your birthing. For more information on hypnobirthing, including refrences for scientific evidence, see the following websites www.hypnobirthing.co.uk www.hypnobirthing.com
What you will learn
- relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques which will give you confidence to birth your baby calmly and comfortably
- other techniques to produce a more comfortable labour
- how the bodys own anaesthesia works
- the intergral role of the father (or birthing companion)
- how the mother's body is designed to work in neuro-muscular harmony with nature throughout labour
- practise in deep relaxation during and between uterine surges
- the importance of parental and perinatal bonding
What are the benefits?
research has shown that hypnobirthing can help to:
- create a calm, easier, peaceful birth experience
- shorten the first stage of labour*
- eliminate or reduce the need for conventional pain releif methods
- reduce the likelihood of surgical birth
- alleviate fatigue during labour, leaving you more energy for the actual birth
- provide a supportive role for your birthing partner
- promote bonding of mother, baby and birthing partner
- encourage more rapid postnatal recovery
*source "hypnosis for pain relief in labour and childbirth: a systematic reveiw" Cyna, McAuliffe and Andrew" British journal of Anaesthesia 93 (4) 2004
