We will focus on relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to eliminate the fear and tension that cause long labors and discomfort, replacing it with confidence, calm, and comfort. You will also be exposed to other techniques to produce a shorter, more comfortable labor.

This technique uses guided meditation and mindfulness to stimulate the creation of the body’s own natural anesthesia. By practicing the hypnobirthing techniques you will find ways of achieving deep relaxation all by yourself or with your partner. Truthfully the mother’s body is designed to work in neuromuscular harmony with nature throughout labor. You will learn how to practice deep relaxation during and between uterine surges that makes your birth experience more enjoyable and natural.

Women in other cultures, where drugs are less available, use hypnobirthing methods and have birthing almost entirely free of discomfort. We need to eliminate the myth that pain must accompany normal birthing.

When having your baby with Hypnobirthing®, what you experience is similar to the daydreaming or focusing that occurs when you are engrossed in a book or staring at a fire. You will be relaxed, but fully in control. You will be aware of your body’s sensations and surges, but will be able to determine the extent to which you feel the surge. You will experience your birthing in an atmosphere of calm and relaxation, without fear and tension that cause discomfort. When it is time for your baby to be born, you will be fully awake and involved.

Here are some of the reasons my clients love using this technique:

• Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for chemical painkillers
• Shortens the first stage of labor by several hours
• Reduces fatigue and leaving you fresh, awake and with the energy for actual birthing
• Avoids hyperventilation that can come from other, shallow breathing methods
• Promotes special bonding of mother, baby, and birthing companion.
• Enables a more rapid postnatal recovery

This method returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience that nature intended.