What is Hypnosis and Why HypnoBirthing®?
Hypnosis is a naturally induced state of relaxed concentration – a state of mind and body in which we communicate suggestions to our subconscious mind. This part of our mind influences what we think, how we feel, and the choices we make. 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—The Mongan Method®, what you will experience is similar to the daydreaming or 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 fear and tension that cause pain. Your body will replace the stress hormones that create pain with its own natural anesthesia (endorphins).
When it’s time for your baby to be born, you will be fully awake and involved.
The HypnoBirthing® Advantage
- Eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome before, during, and after birthing.
- Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for chemical painkillers.
- Shortens the first stage of labor by several hours.
- Eliminates fatigue during labor, leaving mother fresh, awake, and with energy for actual birthing.
- Eliminates risk of hyperventilation from “shallow” breathing methods.
- Promotes special bonding of mother, baby, and birthing companion.
- More rapid postnatal recovery.
- Returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience nature intended.
- Creates a more integral role for the birthing companion.
What You Will Learn
- Relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to eliminate the fear and tension that cause long labor and pain, replacing it with confidence, calm and comfort.
- The creation and control of the body’s own natural anesthesia.
- 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 neuromuscular harmony with nature throughout labor.
- Practice in deep relaxation during and between uterine surges.
- The importance of prenatal and perinatal bonding.
What Parents Are Saying
“When I arrived (at the hospital), I was asked “What makes you think you’re in labor? You look too calm!”…”over the next four hours or so we waited quietly in the birthing room where we listened to the music, relaxation, and affirmation tapes we had practiced daily. I felt calm. My midwife noted I was able to remain calm and responsive to her suggestions throughout the labor and birth. After about 30 minutes of pushing, James was born safely and gently. The whole experience was beautiful.
-Annemarie Conner
“How could I believe when I had gone through not one, but two long and excruciating labors? I was petrified. Then I found HypnoBirthing®. This birth took 4 1/2 hours. I was relaxed and comfortable all the way. It was wonderful.”
“I read about the advantages of self-hypnosis and relaxation in a magazine. I’m so happy I found HypnoBirthing®. This was our first baby, and my active labor was only three hours from start to end!
This course is taught in 4-3 1/2 hour classes. To find out when the next HypnoBirthing® series of classes is being taught click on the calendar. For more information or to pre-register for an up-coming HypnoBirthing® series 302.598.9642 or 302.999.1400. Call early as classes are limited to 3 moms and her birthing companion for more individualized attention.
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