Hypnobirthing is an birth education program using relaxation, breathing and mindfulness . It enables you and your partner to be calm, confident and feel in control during childbirth. Learning how to be free of fear and tension can enable couples to embrace the birthing process and place trust in their bodies to birth easily and effectively.
Hypnobirthing is suitable for all. For those who may require a caesarean, assisted vaginal birth or an induction of labour it can help couples remain in control at a time when they can be at their most anxious and tense.
It can be used with pain relief and be added to your birth plan. However, practising hypnobirthing does not stop unexpected things happening. Having a birth without medical interventions or complications can never be guaranteed.
But learning to relax and stay calm may help you feel more in control during labour if things do not go according to plan.
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