Hypnosis for confident childbirth

Hypnosis is an excellent addition to your tool-kit for making your birth the best it can be for you and your baby. Its effectiveness is based on the control of sensation that you can achieve through a deep level of self-hypnosis, creating a reliable way for you to manage your responses and experience, both during and after birth.

Generally, the hypnosis for confident childbirth package consists of 4 sessions, which normally take place over the period from month 7 to 2 weeks before the due date. However, where necessary, we will work together to achieve what we can, if you are working to shorter time-scales! The package costs £420 (payable as a lump sum), which includes 4 sessions and 3 recordings for practice between sessions.

• Session 1 (month 7, 28-30 weeks): learn to use self-hypnosis to relax and maintain a state of calm confidence
• Session 2 (month 8, 32-34 weeks): address any concerns relating to birth and motherhood; learn instant deep self-hypnosis for whole body relaxation
• Session 3 (middle-end month 8, 36+ weeks): review and deepen self-hypnosis skills, including instant deep hypnosis; work to deepen feelings of confidence, calm and competence
• Session 4: work with your birthing partner, so they know how they can reinforce and and support the new skills you have; create directions for the midwife and hospital staff regarding the use of language (eg avoid using the word "pain"); reinforce self-reliance and confidence to do what you can to have best possible birth for you and your baby

For more information on hypnotherapy for confident childbirth, or to book an appointment, contact Sian on 07725 732810 or email.