Hypnobirthing has been practiced since the 1920’s and traditionally focuses on using tools and techniques such as focused breathing, visualisation and positive reinforcement to support the physiology of labour and birth. You can start your hypnobirthing training right now. You can choose to do self-guided training or a live session. With both you get access to the online course immediately.

My labour was 1.5h only, pain free without any pain relief…Midwife asked me how did I do it, I told her ‘ I read the book’… They laughed as they thought I was joking, but I do put it down to this book. It was my first child, and I had major fear about giving birth, but techniques from this book really made a difference and my labour experience was enjoyable and great memory!” It is Marie F. Mongan’s mission to empower women to believe in their bodies so that childbirth doesn’t have to be a painful and distressing experience.In fact, HypnoBirthing may not include much information about different complications during pregnancy, interventions during birth, or other possible dangers. Its focus is primarily on relieving fears through relaxation and hypnosis. I Read this book in one sitting, I am a midwife and love the practical tips in it. Much less airy-fairy than most pregnancy guides and full of actually useful information. Also one of the best explanations for how the mind and body work I have ever read. I also particularly like they way it tells you why doing certain things matter, rather than being dogmatic in a patronising way, I know a lot of people who have been put off hypnobirthing because some teachers have this arrogance that you have to do it their way ‘or else’. This book makes it common sense, not a cult.” While hypnobirthing classes are good for parents who want a labor without medication and other interventions, be prepared to throw out the birth plan, because anything can happen. The most important thing is that you end up with a healthy baby. It really helps to be guided through the book, and have a chance to ask questions. It definitely helps with confidence!

The bonus of the group class is that you will get to meet like-minded parents to be and the price of the class is slightly cheaper than the one to one sessions. This can be especially useful if you are anxious or stressed about childbirth as using controlled breathing and visualisation can help you feel more at ease during labour. This can allow you to focus more on your body and your baby and less about what is going on around you. When should I start practising hypnobirthing? We take a modern approach by supporting parents to apply those techniques to all birth scenarios (including caesarean birth) and support their mind and body however birth happens. If you have done the live training with me you are mentored, and supported and you get further access to continuing CPD.

A 2105 study reveals that the Bradley Method may be more comprehensive than HypnoBirthing because it covers care during pregnancy, during childbirth, and even postpartum. I'm the bestselling author of 3 books, one of which is Mindful Hypnobirthing, and a hypnotherapist and doula with 15+ years experience. I created the Mindful Hypnobirthing method and published my book in 2014. During the birth mindfulness can help you connect with your breath, your movement, your physical experiences, as you go deeper into those small moments, you become a witness to the incredible nature of your biology, your strength and your love. As you turn inwards time alters, and you unfold tenderly and powerfully in the moments between moments. Making Choices Another main difference? With Lamaze and the Bradley Method, the birth partner or coach is key. With HypnoBirthing, a support person is encouraged, but a woman can self-hypnotize. In other words, another person is not necessarily needed for success. Breathing example: When you learn to breathe for birth, you are directed to breathe in a certain way. Usually a different way to how you usually breathe.

Bonding and Connection: Hypnobirthing encourages the active involvement of birth partners, fostering a deeper connection between parents during the birthing process. By being actively engaged, birth partners can provide physical and emotional support, creating a more intimate and bonding experience. Research on Hypnobirthing The book ‘Mindful Mamma’ by Sophie Fletcher. T his book is an excellent companion to the class as it gives you all the tools and techniques you will need, gives more in depth detail to challenges to may face and how to reframe these into positive experiences. Created by author and midwife Tracy Donegan, the GentleBirth app is a helpful tool for mums during pregnancy and labour. Mindful hypnobirthing is a combination of hypnosis and mindfulness techniques. It helps your body respond well during labour by enabling you to create confident, calm and positive thoughts about the birth of your baby.” Sophie Fletcher (2014) Mindful HypnobirthingIt is really important to note that all of the above are applicable to ALL birth scenarios. Yes, we encourage you to focus on your preference and visualise this as part of your hypnobirthing practice, however we also strongly encourage and guide you to consider and prepare for all birth scenarios. I stumbledupon hypnobirthing. Hypnosis would have never even crossed my mind (in fact I was really apprehensive) but I thought "what have I got to lose". While it hasn’t been scientifically proven, lots of women find hypnobirthing an effective pain relief technique. Using a mixture of self-hypnosis, breathing techniques and relaxation, it can help women to feel more calm during labour. Research into hypnosis-based interventions has found that it can reduce fear and pain and enhance a feeling of self control. Releasing negative emotions, fears and limiting thoughts. Unit 4 – Overview and summary of childbirth