Hypnotherapy for Pregnancy & Childbirth
Why choose Hypnotherapy for Pregnancy & Childbirth?
In today's western society we are conditioned to believe that birth will be painful and many ladies go on to fear labour
When we fear a situation, anxiety leads to an increase in adrenalin, which prepares us for the flight or fight response!
The muscles in our body tighten, your breathing becomes shallow, your blood pressure increases, and less birthing hormone, oxytocin, is produced, so your uterus has to work harder to open the cervix.
This all makes contractions painful, reinforcing the fear and so the cycle continues….
Hypnotherapy for pregnancy and childbirth involves learning relaxation techniques, reducing anxiety, deep breathing exercises, and the use of imagery and suggestion to cope with anxiety and pain
When you are relaxed, your breathing is rhythmical, ensuring oxygen is flowing around your body, and it helps you to remain calm.
As the uterus has no tension in the muscles, the contractions are more effective, allowing the cervix to open gently, making contractions more manageable
Hypnotherapy does not guarantee a painless birth, but will teach you the tools and techniques to overcome fear and to feel more in control and relaxed.
You will learn to understand and trust your body, allowing your body to birth your baby the way nature intended.
Research shows that ladies who use hypnotherapy during pregnancy and for childbirth:
Sleep better during pregnancy
Feel a stronger bond with their bab
Suffer less from heartburn and morning sickness
Have reduced anxiety and stress
Enjoy a shorter labour
Reduce the need for intervention & pain relief
Experience a calm birthing environment
You are less likely to suffer from postnatal depression
You can benefit from hypnosis at any time during your pregnancy, but for maximum benefit, Helen recommends you start the programme at 24 weeks.
How can Hypnotherapy help with your pregnancy & birth?
It will help you overcome any fear and anxiety you have about the birth
You learn how to achieve a state of deep relaxation
You increase your sense of control over the birth of your baby
You will feel more confident
You learn to trust in your bodies natural ability to labour
You learn how to remain calm at all times
It can help reduce the need for medical intervention
It teaches you pain management techniques
It can increase energy levels and feelings of well being
It can help with pregnancy ailments, such as heartburn or headaches
Ensure good quality sleep during pregnancy
Increase bonding with your baby
The more you practice the hypnotherapy relaxation before your birth, the better the results!
Through regular self hypnosis, you are effectively “rehearsing & visualising” your perfect birth over and over again in your mind.
When the actual birth begins, your body will respond in a way you have visualised it, and the way nature intended
How will I feel under hypnosis?
Each session, I conduct a consultation to discuss how your pregnancy is progressing, and it gives you a chance to talk about any concerns you have.
During the session, you will feel totally relaxed, almost like a daydream state. You remain aware of sounds, music, smells, and the surrounding environment, but you will be completely at ease, allowing yourself time to relax and allowing yourself to drift off into a deeply relaxed state.
Contrary to popular belief, a hypnotherapist can't make someone do anything they don't want to do and you can stop the session at any time that you want.