Hypnobirthing®
Nearly everything you hear or see surrounding childbirth, from friends, family, colleagues and in the media, tells you that giving birth is going to be painful and traumatic with your partner as a helpless onlooker. Which means most women approach birth with the expectation and belief that birth is going to be a painful, traumatic ordeal.
It doesn't have to be this way!
Hypnobirthing offers a complete childbirth education programme that teaches parents-to-be how they can give birth safely, without drugs and with a minimum of discomfort.
How does Hypnobirthing work?
First, hypnobirthing is not intended to replace the advice or care of your health care provider. HypnoBirthing works in complete harmony with supportive doctors, nurses, and midwives.
With hypnobirthing expectant mothers learn that their bodies are naturally created to give birth, just as babies bodies are created to assist in birthing.Once a woman understands that there is no pathological reason for pain in childbirth, hypnobirthing can help them reach a profound state of relaxation that allows their bodies to function naturally.
What happens in a hypnobirthing session?
- Some benefits of hypnobirthing:
- Little or no need for painkillers
- Eliminates the fear-tension-pain syndrome
- Shortens the first stage of labour
- Reduces fatigue in labour
- Promotes mother/baby/partner bonding
- Fosters more rapid postnatal recovery
The process is so simple it is almost unbelievable!
One of the main aims of hypnobirthing is to help parents rid themselves of the myths and misconceptions that surround birthing. Christian Baker is a certified hypnobirthing practitioner and will help you to relax, to release your fears, and to use the remarkable power of your mind to imagine and create the image of positive, gentle birthing.
The techniques you will learn do not require your hypnotherapist to attend the birth. You and your partner attend the classes, practising the techniques and exercises together. This means that your partner plays a vital role during pregnancy and the birth, and has a prominent role in helping you to relax.The hypnobirthing classes help parents raise their awareness that birth does not need to follow the medical model, and teach them through guided imagery and a carefully thought out program of special breathing that allow them to give birth in a safe, easy, and comfortable manner that is within the realm of their imagination. Imagine how close that makes them feel to both mother and baby!
How many sessions does it take?
Hypnobirthing is taught over a series of five 2˝ hour sessions. These can be private, with just you and your partner, or as a group of up to 3 couples. Included in the package are:
- The official hypnobirthing book and CD
- Attendance for both you and your birthing companion(s)
- All course materials and practice handouts
- The Rainbow Relaxation & Birthing Affirmations CD
- Your Birth-Plan
If you are interested in a natural childbirth, with minimum discomfort, then hypnobirthing provides your answer. Call or click here to e-mail us for more information.
