birth hypnosis
Birth Hypnosis can allow you to prepare for labour and birth, by bypassing the critical /conscious mind and accessing the non reasoning, suggestible subconscious. It is an effective and practical tool which anyone can use, to assist you and your partner stay in control, and 'ride' with your body's birthing process. By regularly listening to your hypnosis CDs and completing the exercises set out for you in each of your sessions, you will soon find yourself looking forward to embracing your labour and birth experience, free from fear and worry!
"As a doula, I trust birth and each woman's personal and unique journey of pregnancy, birth and motherhood. I am not a therapist, I am a companion who 'holds the space' of trust and care in everything I do. As your Birth Hypnosis practitioner, I am a guide for your process of learning self relaxation. I will be using proven, effective scripts, and will provide you with the guidelines for success. At the end of the process, you will have the skills and tools needed to help you have a relaxed, calm and empowered birth. Just as a personal trainer guides a client in gaining fitness, I guide you in learning self relaxation - but you do the exercise to achieve your desired results."
What to expect
It is encouraged that your partner or chosen birth support person will attend sessions with you, so that they can understand the process you are going through, and learn valuable ways in which they can support you by using the hypnosis techniques.
On arrival you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire which we will discuss together. This will be the time to discuss the things that are important to you about the birth of your baby. This is also an opportunity for me to explain how relaxation/hypnosis works and to learn about the benefits to you and your baby and for you to ask any questions.
Each session, will incorporate a time for learning new techniques & information, as well as being guided through a relaxation/hypnosis session. There will be an opportunity for feedback, where you can share with me what the experience of hypnosis was like for you.
In total, we we schedule 4 sessions during your pregnancy:
Session 1 - Understanding
On arrival you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire which we will discuss together. This will be the time to discuss the things that are important to you about the birth of your baby. This is also an opportunity for me to explain how relaxation/hypnosis works and to learn about the benefits to you and your baby and for you to ask any questions.
Each session, will incorporate a time for learning new techniques & information, as well as being guided through a relaxation/hypnosis session. There will be an opportunity for feedback, where you can share with me what the experience of hypnosis was like for you.
In total, we we schedule 4 sessions during your pregnancy:
Session 1 - Understanding
- Introduction to hypnosis
- Benefits for birth/baby/life
- Learn the Soft Breathing Technique and experience the Soft Breath Relaxation
- Receive directions for practicing self hypnosis
- Feedback about listening to CD
- Learn about hormones and body instincts - your body knows how to birth
- Partner preparation - giving you both tools to support your partner
- Learn Surrender Breathing and experience the Surrender Breathing Relaxation
- Time to talk about emotions in pregnancy, including fears and beliefs. Discuss your history and experience with challenges in your life and coping strategies.
- Relaxation - release fears and old beliefs
- Feedback about previous session as well as what other support you may want or need
- Feedback about your practice with the breathing and CD
- Favourite Place Exercise with your partner - teaching your partner to support you and giving you the power to work together
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I offer birth hypnosis as a stand alone service or as part of a doula package. You can view services and prices here