100 best blogs for soon to be Mums (and Dads)

June 30, 2009 – 3:04 pm
We're delighted to see that the hypnobirthing blog has been included in this useful and comprehensive list. They have sections for Mums, Dads, information from health professionals, alternative health professionals and much more. So please have a look at the 100 best blogs for soon to be Mums (and Dads) http://becomingaradiologist.org/100-best-health-blogs-for-soon-to-be-moms and let us know what you think!

Video on hypnobirthing and water births

June 2, 2009 – 1:01 pm
We've recently added a lovely home birthing video to our main site, showing how you can use hypnobirthing and water births for a natural and relaxed child birth. This is a beautiful example of how hypnobirthing, through relaxation and self-hypnosis techiques, can eliminate the fear and tension that cause long labour and pain, replacing them with confidence, calm and comfort. Here is the link: Video On Hypnobirthing

More delightful Hypnobirthing babies

March 23, 2009 – 2:05 pm
One of my favourite parts of teaching hypnosis for birth is not only meeting all the prospective parents but also recieving the lovely letters and news of the hypnobirthing babies after they arrive.  Last week I was sent 3 pictures of new babies, all welcomed into the world with the best possible start in life:

Just posted a new article, on hypnotherapy for birth.

March 7, 2009 – 11:04 am
We've just posted a new article on the main site, entitled "Hypnotherapy for Birth", which tells you a bit more about the general process of hypnotherapy, and what has made it so useful for a modern mother giving birth. Please read and enjoy, let me know what you think, and ask any questions that it may raise! Here is the link: Hypnotherapy for Birth Best Regards, Katharine

A super hypnobirth story on NBC Augusta

March 4, 2009 – 10:39 am
This story is a lovely one, partly because it talks about the process and advantages of giving birth naturally, and partly because it was on NBC Augusta in the US, so lots of people will learn about hypnobirthing now! http://www.nbcaugusta.com/news/local/34904014.html

Changes to Teddington Hypnobirthing dates

March 3, 2009 – 11:41 pm
Just a quick note to say we made some changes to the dates for our hypnobirthing classes in Teddington the other week. We moved the class from June to July 5th and 12th, as well as adding a later date for October 10th and 17th. The purpose of this was to schedule the classes a little more evenly through the year, and of course to schedule some dates so that mothers to be later in the year canpick an Autumn date well in advance if they want to. The Teddington classes are actually very close to Kingston Bridge, great for a trip to the shops at lunch time, and right by the river too. As I lived a mile or so from there for a long time its just lovely to go back when our teddington hypnobirthing classes are on.

And finally - our Hypnobirthing Centre newsletter!

March 3, 2009 – 11:33 pm
You may have noticed on the site recently we've been accepting subscriptions for the new Hypnobirthing Newsletter, and those of you who have subscribed - thanks very much by the way (!), have recieved a little notification and advance taster of the kind of things we will be sending out. We hope to build and develop on these incoming months, and particularly to help you deal with issues both BEFORE and AFTER the birth of your baby. Before the birth you have the natural concerns of a Mum to be - particularly if it is your first child, and that is why  you are most likely to be involved with Hypnobirthing.   But as we are so aware the process doesn't stop there.   Of course it is only the start, so if we are able to help and give a little advice which may help in the early months and years with your ...

A History of Natural Childbirth

February 7, 2009 – 11:44 am
Today I just wanted to share again an article I wrote some time ago, talking about how natural Chilbirth began.  The document is available at Scribd, I hope people find this one interesting as I'm fascinated by understanding how our processes and understanding of child birth came about. Best, Katharine The Hypnobirthing Centre - A History of Natural Childbirth Publish at Scribd or explore others: eBooks hypnosis for birth katharine graves

My Hypnobirthing interview

January 13, 2009 – 12:37 pm
Hello everyone, sorry I've not posted for a while - what can I say, I've just returned from a fantastic skiing trip! While I've been away my recent hypnobirthing interview has been posted on the main web site.  In it I talk about how I came to hypnobirthing, the experiences of some of the mothers who complete our courses, and a little about how our society doesn't really equip women with the ancient skills required for giving birth. Luckily of course hypnobirthing does, so please have a listed to my hypnobirthing podcast - you can subscribe to future episodes of the hypnobirthing podcast too if you want.  If you're thinking about hypnobirthing but not yet sure, hopefully this will give you a little more understanding about how it all works. And of course let me know with any comments, or questions as usual!

What about the Baby?

September 10, 2008 – 3:38 pm
Every mother wants the best for her baby, and they buy all sorts of toys to stimulate their interest and development, have attractive mobiles over the cot, and spend a fortune on a beautiful nursery, but what is really important to the baby? Birth must be the most important experience of our lives, and labour starts at the baby's say-so.  When it's lungs, kidneys, liver, etc. are completely mature, the baby releases a protein into the mother's system which stimulates the mother's production of oxytocin, the hormone which stimulates the uterine muscles to work, and this signals the beginning of the intricate and magical dance between the mother and the baby's reactions throughout the birthing process. As hypnobirthing offers the mother  a calm and gentle birth, so it does to the baby as well.  A drug free labour is good for the mother, there is less to recover from, but it is even more ...