WHY CHOOSE IT?

The pregnant body is dealing with anxiety and intense hormones and hypnobirthing helps take control of these issues.

• Help feel physically, mentally and spiritually prepared for childbirth.
• Reduce fear, anxiety and pain during childbirth
• More in control during labour.
• Understand what happens to the body during childbirth.
• Can reduce the need for drugs. You can still have additional medical pain relief if preferred/needed.
• Address previous traumatic birth experience and ways to move forward.
• Enable your birth partner to play a more active role during labour.

Some people may need specialist support and if this is the case resources will be made available with the person’s full consent.

BENEFITS

Hypnobirthing is a birthing method creating relaxation and breathing techniques to help you physically and mentally prepare for labour.

• Hypnobirthing is a birthing method creating relaxation and breathing techniques to help you physically and mentally prepare for labour.
• Feel physically, mentally and spiritually prepared for childbirth.
• Manage stress to help reduce fear and pain experienced during labour.
• Able to manage pain and stress hormones by the release of endorphins
• Manage stress hormones e.g., adrenalin, leading to a calmer birth.
• It can provide comfort, relaxation, and relief during labour.
• Can be added to any birth plan such as home, birthing pool/centre or hospital