Katharine Graves' HypnoBirthing blog talks about her passion for her work at The HypnoBirthing Centre, where she teaches couples to take control of their own childbirth process, allowing them to give birth more naturally, comfortably, quickly and with reduced or no medical intervention. As well as running HypnoBirthing courses, Katharine is also a doula, craniosacral therapist, nutritionist, kinesiologist and mother of four grown-up children.

Monday, 12 November 2007

How does HypnoBirthing work?

How does HypnoBirthing work?:

"HypnoBirthing is a tried and tested method that lets you discover the joy and magic of birth, and is much more than just self-hypnosis or hypnotherapy. The method has been developed from the work of the British obstetrician, Grantly Dick-Read, the pioneer of natural childbirth.

It is deeply relaxing and effective, and allows your mind and your body to work in harmony, the way nature intended.

The Advantages of using HypnoBirthing during childbirth Eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome before, during and after birthing Allows relaxation, and side-effect free pain relief during labour Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for chemical painkillers Shortens the first stage of labour by several hours Eliminates fatigue during labour, leaving the mother fresh, awake and with energy for actual birthing More rapid postnatal recovery Returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience nature intended Creates a more integral role for the birthing companion

On our Course you will learn:

Relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to eliminate the fear and tension that cause long labour and pain, replacing them with confidence, calm, and comfort

Other techniques to produce a shorter, more comfortable labour

The creation and control of the body’s own natural anaesthesia

The source of the myth that pain must accompany normal birthing

Why women in other cultures have birthings almost entirely free of discomfort

How the mother’s body is designed to work in neuro-muscular harmony with nature throughout labour Practice in deep relaxation during and between uterine surges

The importance of prenatal and perinatal bonding

What is Hypnosis? Hypnosis is a naturally induced state of relaxed concentration �"