Hypnobirthing is a natural birthing experience that doesn't require additional medications, instead it allows the mother to stay in absolute control, in a calm, relaxed & drug free state. The technique is based on the idea that childbirth is not necessarily a painful experience & that a woman is well equipped by nature to deal with this event - it is anxiety & stress that actually produces the pain which leads to a heightened physical response, by the release of stress hormones that will automatically tense the body, hindering labour. The hypnobirth approach involves breathing & visualisation techniques where the client focuses on positive thoughts & suggestions placed in the unconscious during hypnosis. Essentially, the client will 'practise' the birth before the event, inducing powerful auto cues at the point of & during labour. By managing stress & anxiety, mothers can maintain higher levels of oxygen, helping to keep birthing muscles moving during labour. This reduces the need for pain relieving drugs including epidural & medical intervention such as c-sections. Hypnobirthing can drastically reduce labour time, labour pain & promotes a quicker recovery, it also makes birth a positive memory & produces a calmer, happier baby that is more likely to feed & sleep better.

The effects of this method can be long serving, as the client realises the power of her own mind, self control & therefore the capabilities of the body-mind correlation & the new skills that may well serve her indefinitely. 

We can also tackle post natal issues with hypnotherapy. Fears about raising a baby, parenting skills & low mood can all be discussed. As always, hypnotherapy will look at the root causes of this unhelpful mindset & seek to re-programme the thinking behind it.