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HypnoBirthing

HypnoBirthing® will teach you techniques for

relaxation using self-hypnosis, visualisations,

special breathing techniques and much more.

These techniques together and support of the

programme will eliminate or greatly reduce the

need for pain relief in childbirth.

With HypnoBirthing®, you will be aware and fully in control, but profoundly relaxed. HypnoBirthing® will teach you the art of using your own natural birthing instincts.

Benefits of HypnoBirthing®

1. HypnoBirthing® has many benefits;
   

2. Reduces or eliminates pain
   

3. Reduces the need for medical interventions
   

4. educes tiredness during labour
   

5. Possible shortened labour by hours due to relaxation      
   

6. Reduces risk of pelvic floor damage
   

7. Great for bonding
   

8. Really involves the birth companion
   

9. Can reduce postnatal depression and baby blues,
   

10. Great for baby, HypnoBirthing® babies are better adjusted, happier and often very alert
    

11. Birthing is returned to the beautiful, peaceful experience that nature intended it to be
    

Does it help the baby too?

Yes. We find that babies born using HypnoBirthing® tend to be calmer, feed better, sleep better and experience less trauma,

because they are gently and calmly breathed into the

world at their own pace.

Scientific research has also shown that the babies

usually have higher Agpar scores as well (a measure

of how well your baby is doing immediately after the

birth, and then five minutes later).

Finally - something useful for the dad to do!

Instead of your husband or partner being a helpless onlooker, they become a central part of the birthing process, helping you to stay calm and focussed on the techniques you've been taught.

As a result, the fathers feel proud to have been able to help, and to be an active part of the birth.

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

HypnoBirthing® Classes

The classes can be either in a small group or on a 1-2-1 basis.

The HypnoBirthing® Programme consists of 12 hours of carefully developed material. Classes are run either over four 2½ - 3 hour sessions as set out by the HypnoBirthing Institute.

They are suitable at almost any stage of pregnancy. It is never too early or late to start. The sessions give parents the opportunity to practice the techniques in between classes. “Top up' sessions or hypnotherapy sessions to deal with specific issues around childbirth are also available.

The classes themselves are small and have the capacity for up to 4 mothers and their birth companions.

Included in each course:

1. HypnoBirthing® manual,
   

2. Rainbow Relaxation CD,
   

3. Course Handouts,
   

4. Ongoing telephone and email support
   

5. Discount Top Up Session Near the birth if needed
   

6. 10% voucher off any of our other individual courses
   

Safer, happier, calmer birthing

We can't promise you a 'perfect' birth - no one can - but we can promise you a much, much more comfortable and relaxed birth than you would have had otherwise.