How does Hypnobirthing work?

Hypnobirthing is a completely logical and extremely effective tried-and-tested method that lets you discover the joy and magic of birth, and is much more than just self-hypnosis or hypnotherapy.

It is deeply relaxing and effective, and allows your mind and your body to work in harmony, the way nature intended. Hypnobirthing is a complete ante-natal course.

The Advantages of using Hypnobirthing during childbirth

Eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome before, during and after birthing
Allows relaxation and comfort during labour, free from side-effects.
Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for chemical painkillers
Often Shortens the first stage of labour by several hours
Often reduces fatigue during labour, leaving the mother fresh, awake and with energy for actual birthing
More rapid postnatal recovery
Returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience nature intended
Creates a more integral role for the father or birthing companion
Allows your baby to enter the world drug free and in an atmosphere of calm and gentleness.

On your Course you will learn:

Relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to eliminate the fear and tension that cause long labour and pain, replacing them with confidence, calm and comfort
Other techniques to produce a shorter, more comfortable labour
The creation and control of the body’s own natural anesthaesia
The source of the myth that pain must accompany normal birthing
Why women in other cultures have birthings almost entirely free of discomfort
How the mother’s body is designed to work in neuro-muscular harmony with nature throughout labour
Practice in deep relaxation during and between uterine surges
The importance of prenatal and perinatal bonding

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How did Hypnobirthing Start?

Probably the person accredited with the origin of the term Hypnobirthing is Michelle Leclaire O'Neill in 1987 [www.leclairemethod.com], who authored books on the subject including "Hypnobirthing the Original Method". Her work was based partly on previous research be English obstetrician Dr. Grantly Dick Reid.

Other people instrumental in the spread of Hypnobirthing include Marie Mongan who founded The US based Hypnobirthing Institute, and Michel Odent who did a great deal in the 1970s to promote the cause of homebirthing, and the use of birthing pools.

What is Hypnosis?

It is simply a way of releasing some of the un-helpful and debillitating beliefs and assumptions that we have acquired on our journey through life. It can actually control pain.

There is no magic to achieving success with self-hypnosis.
Almost anyone who chooses to can reach deep relaxation and redirected focus.

When having your baby with Hypnobirthing, what you will experience is an ability to tune out distractions similar to the focusing that occurs when you are engrossed in a book or staring at a fire.

You will be conversant and in good spirits – totally relaxed, but fully in control. You will be aware of your body’s contractions but will be able to determine the extent to which you feel the surge.

You will experience your birthing in an atmosphere of calm and relaxation, without the fear and tension that cause pain. Your body’s natural anesthaesia (endorphins) will replace the stress hormones that create pain.

The comment which is constantly made by midwives is 'I couldn't believe how calm she was', and 'I've never seen such an alert and chilled out baby.'

When it’s time for your baby to be born, you can be fully awake, involved and empowered by the experience.

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Hypnobirthing comes to Surrey

If you are based in Surrey and South London, we hope you will find our classes in either Teddington or on the South Bank easy to get to. The Teddington venue is only yards from Kingston Bridge, and The South Bank course is extremely easy for all lines in to Waterloo Station.