What is Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is a complete antenatal birth preparation course, with the magic ingredient of the “HYPNO” part.
This being a specific set of tools and techniques you can start to utilise during your pregnancy, birth and beyond.
At its core it is an aid to alleviate and release any fears, worries or anxiety you may have around labour and birth and encourage new positive thoughts, feelings and emotions. My Bump and Me classes are designed to offer antenatal education to you and your birth partner, while equipping you with the techniques and skills required for a successful hypnobirth, however that looks and feels for you.
What to expect
Hypnobirthing involves using a mixture of visualisation, self hypnosis and scripts, breathing techniques, anchors, affirmations, massage along with education and empowerment. Ideally, when the mind and the body are connected, balanced, and in congruence with each other, in a state of complete relaxation and calmness, childbirth can occur more quickly and with less pain, as your body does not have to struggle against the natural process.
It offers you and your birth partner a clear understanding of what happens during labour and birth. You’ll understand the options available to you and develop ways of making the best decisions for you and your baby.
We look at all the different types of birth, so if your birth takes a different direction to the one you had hoped or imagined, Hypnobirthing provides you with all the tools and techniques to remain calm, in control and safe, ultimately retaining a positive birth experience for you.
Hypnobirthing helps you understand the maternity system, home birth, birthing centre, caesarean birth, free birth and all your options to get the best possible care for you and your baby.
“I can’t wait to bring our little girl earth side with a completely positive and excited outlook on my birth journey.”
– Olivia
Benefits of Hypnobirthing
- Allows couples to dispel their fears and myths around childbirth, enabling a more calm and relaxed pregnancy and birth.
- Can reduce the need for pain relief during labour and birth.
- Can also reduce the length of labour.
- It is just as wonderful for partners- giving them useful ways of supporting the mum-to-be and encouraging them in feeling part of the process.
- Gives couples the confidence to ask health professionals questions and become more informed about interventions that may come up. This enables them to feel that they have more control over the process.
- Has a much greater likelihood of a calm unmedicated birth, resulting in alert and calm “Hypnobabies”.
- Teaches a wonderful skill. The ability to quickly become relaxed, in control and at ease.
- Can help you manage stress hormones.
- Encourages a deeper bond between birthing partners, enabling a special trust to form during a special time.
Plus so many more.
Courses
My Bump and Me offers a range of courses all specifically designed and tailored for you and your birth partner.
Each course is person centred, practical, informative and nurturing. They are hosted in either my lovely home, Truly Scrummy Café both in the heart of Horsforth or Online.
All the classes are friendly, relaxed, interactive and fun.
Still have some questions? Please email me and let’s chat, I’d love to hear from you.
