Antenatal Classes - HypnoBirthing

Want a Safer, Easier, more comfortable Birth?

HypnoBirthing® is a complete birth education program, that teaches simple hypnosis, relaxation and breathing techniques for a better birth.

HypnoBirthing® is so much more than self hypnosis or hypnotherapy for childbirth.

You’ll learn:
O that severe pain does not have to be part of birthing
O how to release your fears and anxieties about birth
O to discover the joy and magic of birth
O to remain in control of your experience, rather than simply turning it over to the professionals

The Government will pay a £190 grant towards attending a HypnoBirthing® course - ask your midwife for details

What is Hypnosis?

Isn’t it all just airy fairy nonsense?
No. Hypnosis is simply using relaxation to make your mind more accepting of different ideas. Visualisation, a key element of hypnosis, is used regularly by athletes to achieve world class performances.

Doesn’t hypnosis mean I will be out of control?
No. All Hypnosis is self-hypnosis, so you will always be in control. Deep relaxation can actually help you to have greater control and understanding of the process of birth., and anything you want more control over… think about people using hypnosis for control over their habits such as smoking.

Hypnosis sounds a bit scary
Many people are concerned that hypnosis messes with their minds and makes them uncomfortable. Hypnosis only takes your mind into a place it goes fairly often, when driving, daydreaming and even when engrossed in a TV program or film!

What will I learn on the course?
O Breathing techniques that actually help the birth (and it's not the panting that most people think they have to do. Think about it - why would anyone want to hyperventilate during labour?)
O How to massively reduce the need for any medication at all.
O How to reduce your risk of needing an episiotomy during birth with a stunningly simple massage technique.
O How to be confident and informed when dealing with the medical staff - when to question, what to ask., and when it's time to let them take charge.
O How to release any fears you might have about childbirth... regardless of where they come from.
O How to bring about your own easy start of labour with these simple, natural techniques, if you go beyond your "estimated due date".
O Most importantly, you'll know how to relax and stay calm and in control - regardless of what's happening around you.