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Hypnosis
in Childbirth
Learning
hypnosis for use in childbirth is a way to help you keep
calm and relaxed
and manage pain during the birth.
There
are a number of specialised hypnosis programmes available
such as
HypnoBirthing (TM) and HypnoBabies (TM) and also individual
hypnotherapists who will
work with you on a 1:1 basis using their own methods.
The
hypnotherapist will usually hypnotise you first so you can
experience what it is
like and then will teach you how to use self hypnosis so
that you can use it during
the birth, You will also have some CDs that you can listen
to leading up to the
birth, during it and afterwards. Some people will teach
birth partners how to use
hypnosis as well so they can increase the depth of the hpynotic
state if necessary.
One
of the advantages of hypnosis is that you can create your
own comfortable state
wherever you are. One of my clients had wanted a home birth
and was upset when she found she wouldn't be able to. However,
using self hypnosis she could create her
own environment that she felt belonged to her even in the
busy hospital.
Another
client who wanted a natural birth was able to reduce her
anxiety over the possibility of having to have a C section
and was able to feel comfortable whatever
the outcome was both before and during the birth.
Pain
management is the factor that is important to most women
and hypnosis gives a variety of techniques to use to reduce
unwanted sensations and to take control over
them. Feeling more relaxed during the birth also means that
there is less chance of tearing. The mother is also more
likely to feel less tired and the birth may even
take less time.
The
calmness of the mother during pregnancy, birth and afterwards
has an impact on the calmness of her baby so using self
hypnosis and listening to relaxation CDs during this time
can increase feelings of calmness, peacefulness and also
an ability to cope with the inevitable changes in life.
As well
as addressing the birth itself, hypnosis can also help with
anxiety around hospital procedures, fear of needles and
concern over changes in changed emotions
during pregnancy.
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Best Wishes
Sharon Stiles
Tel: 0845 665 3024
http://www.sharonstiles.co.uk/childbirth.asp
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