The concept of HypnoBirthing® is not a new phenonenum. Marie Mongan, an award winning Hypnotherapist and Educationalist, is the American founder of the HypnoBirthing® Institute. She based and developed the programme following the techniques of an English Obstetrician, Grantly Dick-Reid, a pioneer in the field of natural childbirth. His observations concluded that Fear creates Tension, and Tension creates Pain. Extreme pain is not a natural accompaniment to labour and birth.

The course celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2009 and has gained international recognition in over 30 countries worldwide.

What is HypnoBirthing® ?

HypnoBirthing® is a complete Childbirth Education programme. It is as much a philosophy that birth is natural and normal as it is a technique.

 

HypnoBirthing®; utilises a combination of simple yet effective  breathing techniques; teaches instant relaxation and self hypnosis to achieve ultimate relaxation; uses visualisations to enable you to work intuitively with your body; helps you release any fear or anxiety you may hold about birthing, will show you techniques to stimulate endorphin release -natures own potent painkiller and helps prepare you physically, emotionally and psychologically for your baby's upcoming birth.

Change the way you view birth and the way you birth will change...

(Marie Mongan)

What are the benefits of using Hypnosis for Childbirth?

Studies have shown that using Hypnosis can:

• reduce the first stage of labour by  several hours
• eliminates or greatly reduces the need for painkilling drugs
• reduces surgical intervention
• reduces fatigue, so you remain alert and energised
• reduces postnatal depression
• returns birthing to the beautiful art that nature intended

Benefits to baby

Babies born to HypnoBirthing® mums are birthed gently into their new world and are reported to be calmer with improved sleeping and feeding patterns.