HypnoBirthing was recently featured on the Channel 4 show "Richard and Judy," and within a BBC news article. 

  Richard & Judy Show: www.hypnobirthing.co.uk/richard_and_judy.shtml

        BBC Article (file attached)

 

HypnoBirthing is a complete birth education programme for pregnant mums and their partners, which teaches simple self hypnosis and relaxation techniques for a better birth.  It does not mean that they will be in a trance or asleep.  They will be able to chat, be very relaxed and totally in control at all times. The benefits of HypnoBirthing that have been reported by the mums who have used it are:

• Considerably shorter labour and birthing

• Significantly fewer surgical and medically assisted births.

• Highly energized and happy mums, following a calm and peaceful birth.

• Calmer, contented, happier babies who seem to sleep and feed well.  Scientific research has also show that the babies usually have higher agpar scores.

 HypnoBirthing was originally established in the US by Marie Mongan, who is the founder of the HypnoBirthing Institute.  It is based on the work of the English Obstetrician Dr. Grantley Dick Read, whose principles are also the foundation of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT.)

He hypothesized that the fear felt by a woman during childbirth also caused blood to be filtered away from the uterus.  As a result, the uterus was left without oxygen, and could not perform its functions efficiently, or without pain.  He believed that by eliminating the fear, women could return the uterus to its normal function, thereby eliminating the pain. Based on this hypothesis, and using her counseling background and her skills as a Master Hypnotherapist Marie Mongan developed the HypnoBirthing: Mongan Method.  It is now taught in 22 countries around the world.

 

The HypnoBirthing classes are held over 4 consecutive weekends, lasting for only 4 hours per weekend.  Private sessions are also available.

In the classes we will explain:

• Why your body does what it does, as well as how

• Breathing techniques that actually help the birth

• How to reduce the need for any medication at all

• Breathing your baby down for birth

• Tapping nature's own epidural

• Your Birth plan

• How to be confident and informed when dealing with medical staff

• How to release any fears you might have about childbirth

• How the mind and emotions effect the body

• Why labour hurts and why it has doesn't have to

•  Develop ultimate depth relation

• How to relax, and stay calm and in control, regardless of what is happening around you.

Imagine how close that makes them feel to you and the baby!

You will also receive the latest version of the book “HypnoBirthing®: A Celebration of Life” and a relaxation CD.

 

Further information about HypnoBirthing can be found on the HypnoBirthing UK website www.hypnobirthing.co.uk