Hypnobirthing: Practical Ways to Make Your Birth Better

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This book only deals with the fantastical and rare time where women pop out a baby under an hour all while singing Kum-bay-ya and having multiple orgasms in a kiddie pool.

The Hypnobirthing Book: An Inspirational Guide for a Calm The Hypnobirthing Book: An Inspirational Guide for a Calm

The Positive Birth Company is on a mission to make antenatal and postnatal education more accessible for all, because we believe everyone deserves equal access to the knowledge, tools and support when preparing for birth. It didn't help that she used "simple women" as the origins of the idea that birthing doesn't have to be painful. Some of the benefits of this technique include a shorter, more comfortable labour without the need for pain relief. Breathing in this way is supposed to help trigger your parasympathetic nervous system, giving you some calming vibes. Hypnobirthing teacher and Founder of The Positive Birth Company, Siobhan Miller’s name pops up again and again on our Mumsnet forums.Even if your birth doesn’t go as you imagined it would, the tools you acquire in HypnoBirthing classes may help you well beyond pregnancy. Motherhood Your Way, by renowned birth and parenting coach Hollie de Cruz, covers month-by-month what you can expect during your baby's first year. Even still, I do plan to practice the relaxation techniques, take the remaining recommendations with a grain of salt, and work toward an epidural-free, natural labor experience. Using a range of techniques, including self-hypnosis and visualisation, the book can help you feel more calm and confident during labour, leading to less chance of intervention and reduced pain.

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I wish her book was more like that trusting place she describes, a place where women can go to feel hope and good about themselves, no matter how their deliveries go, where they can tap into their own maternal power. Visualization helped get me through labor a little, but not a whole lot - the breathing exercises I learned elsewhere were MUCH more helpful. In 2000 she was presented with the coveted NGH Charles Tebbetts Award for her contribution in “shedding the light” and advancing the awareness of hypnosis. We know that when you’re pregnant and worried about something what you need is answers, reassurance and words of wisdom from a qualified professional - not to be spending hours on hold trying to get through to somebody who will listen, which is where we can help.If you want to find out more about Tracey Donegan, you can also read her book GentleBirth: Your Positive Birth Begins Here. Milli Hill is the founder of The Positive Birth Movement, a global network of antenatal discussion groups that championed positive births for all women. Traditionally, pushing encourages you to hold your breath, whereas hypnobirthing teaches you to trust your body to be able to give birth and use breathing techniques to gently encourage your baby out. But if you have to have a C-section or epidural, I really don't think that makes you less of a person, and shouldn't make you feel guilty like the authors imply it should.

The Hypnobirthing Book: An Inspirational Guide for a Calm

Siobhan Miller is a world-renowned hypnobirthing expert, bestselling author and award-winning B-Corp founder. Instead of using the word “contraction” to describe the tightenings during labor, you might say “surge” or “wave” for a more positive spin. A great advantage to group classes is that you will have the opportunity to meet other like-minded parents-to-be who you can stay connected with after the course and there is always a really positive, supportive atmosphere.

If you’re expecting a baby, you may be considering hypnobirthing, a technique that can help relieve pain and feelings of stress during pregnancy and labour. A supportive read to help mums-to-be feel more confident and informed about their journey to motherhood. This can be especially useful if you are anxious or stressed about childbirth as using controlled breathing and visualisation can help you feel more at ease during labour. Read next: If you're struggling with post-birth incontinence, don't miss our guide to the best pelvic floor trainer as recommended by Mumsnet users.