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Hypnotic Childbirth Assistance                                     Print Hypnotic Childbirth Brochure Front & Inside

Pregnancy should be a time of preparation, relaxation and looking forward to the birth of your child, but it is sometimes a time of worry and anxiety.  The good intentions of friends and family can create fears and doubts about what to expect during pregnancy, labor and delivery.  HYPNOSIS CAN HELP!

What is Hypnotic Childbirth Assistance?  

Hypnotic childbirth assistance, sometimes call hypno birthing, is based on the concept that utilizing hypnosis can reduce or completely eliminate the perception of pain associated with labor.  It teaches the laboring mother to relax her body fully and thus release fear and resistance to the natural process of birth.  The deeply relaxed state that is achieved during labor helps accelerate the birthing process and create a natural and positive birthing experience.

In investigations of what types of pain hypnosis is effective and which types are not, most seem to indicate that hypnosis is universally successful in pain management. Hypnosis has been shown effective in management of many varied types of pain, including pain associated with childbirth (Weishaar, 1986), angioplasty (Weinstein & Au, 1991), leukemia (Silva, 1990), and even headaches (VanDyck, et al, 1991).

"Birth is a mind-body experience, an intense physical process whose outcome is closely tied to emotions and mental attitude." 'The Birth Book' by William Sears MD and Martha Sears RN

Fear and Expectation

When learning about how the mind controls the body, the expectant mother is taught to surround herself with only positive people and messages, to create a positive view of childbirth and the expectation that her labor will be the beautiful, peaceful experience that she wants.

Fear in labor can create tension, which creates pain, then more fear, and the cycle continues.  Fear and anxiety can also create adrenaline production in the body, causing the labor to become dysfunctional, a common reason for cesarean section.  Freedom from fear can make a huge difference in the birthing experience.

"Prolonged and unresolved fear will interfere with how your body functions during birth."  'The Birth Book' by William Sears MD and Martha Sears RN

Why Choose Brenda? (About Brenda)

In addition to my hypnosis certification, I was a certified Doula with DONA for about four years.  I attended more than 30 births, some of which included childbirth hypnosis.  My participation in a wide variety of birthing experiences has given me the insight into what works.  I have seen this method of childbirth work and have the practical experience in the birthing process to assist you in having the birth experience you desire and deserve.

Benefits of Using Hypnosis for Childbirth

  • Fewer drugs or no drugs at all means less risk of side effect on mother and baby.
  • Shorter labors - resistance of the birthing muscles as a response to pain is minimized or eliminated.
  • An awake, energized mother and baby, due to total relaxation.
  • A calm, peaceful birthing environment.
  • Breech and posterior babies can be turned using hypnosis.
  • Fewer interventions and complications during labor.
  • Babies are better sleepers and nursers due to fewer drugs in their system.

Hypnotic Child birthing Topics

  • Overcome morning sickness
  • Pregnancy Relaxation
  • Hypno-Anesthesia for labor discomforts
  • Hospital birth preparation
  • Home birth preparation
  • VBAC preparation
  • Fast postpartum recovery
  • Easy breastfeeding
  • Overcoming trauma of a cesarean birth
  • Releasing postpartum depression
  • Weight control during pregnancy

Important: Hypnosis sessions are not intended as a replacement for appropriate medical care. 


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Last modified: 11/05/11