Hypnosis for Childbirth
Hypnotherapy for Childbirth
HYPNOTHERAPY FOR CHILDBIRTH
The use of hypnosis/hypnotherapy and relaxation techniques has long been recognised to assist in positive birthing experiences. Relaxed mothers cope better throughout the birth process and the hypnotherapist can teach the mother techniques which will assist her in remaining calm and in control.
Hypnosis for Childbirth
Hypnosis/hypnotherapy for childbirth has many benefits.
I am an experienced hypnotherapist and practise in the Maidstone area. Listed below are some of the benefits offered by hypnotherapy during pregnancy and birth:
- Reduction of fear in mothers
- It may help reduce nausea and vomiting
- It can help reduce blood pressure
- Mothers who cope better during labour
- Reduction or elimination of pain
- Increased endorphins - (those feelgood chemicals)
- Increased oxytocin - (the hormone that promotes labour)
- Decreased cortisol - ( the stress hormone)
- More efficient labours
- Less intervention
- Less need for medication
- Reduction in length of labour
- Reduction in fatigue in birthing mothers
- Higher likelihood of turning a breech baby
- Babies with higher APGAR scores - (the general health of newborns)
- Calmer babies post birth
- Less likelihood of Post Natal Depression
- Fewer problems with breastfeeding
- Children with lower cortisol levels later in life
The use of hypnosis during pregnancy and birth is not intended to replace modern medicine but rather to work alongside it.
In my role as hypnotherapist, I offer a course of five one and a half hour sessions during which time you will learn a number of relaxation, visualisation and self-hypnosis techniques designed specifically for use during labour giving you the tools to remain calm, confident and in control throughout the birth process. You will also be provided with CDs in order to practise what you have learned within the class.
Midwives play a vital role during pregnancy and labour and their help and support is crucial. Having said that, the midwife's job is made so much easier and more pleasurable when they have mothers who are progressing well and coping well with the experience of birth.
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Contact Heather Emberley - Hypnotherapist
If you want to take advantage of the benefits of hypnotherapy during pregnancy and labour, please contact me and I shall be happy to give you more information about what I do.
Individual treatment or classes at A New Leaf therapy centre, Tovil, or Pregalicious in Maidstone.