Childbirth with Hypnosis - Hypnobirthing – A New Calm In A Time Of Pain
By Yoshie Chihara-Want
Hypnosis for Life LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii

New mom’s have a variety of emotions about that big upcoming day. There is excitement about holding that baby for the first time, but on the flip side there is fear and the unknown. For first time moms they have no knowledge of how intense the pain of child birth will be or how they will cope with that pain. There are many options, but several have undesirable side effects except for one. Hypnobirthing is not a new term or concept as it has been around for many generations. It may sound fancy and it is a very complex process between the mind and body. Instead of addictive pain killers the mother uses the power of her mind to calm her body allowing the blood to flow properly. Here is a little more about hypnobirthing and the benefits.

How It Works
A trained practitioner helps guide the woman through a deep relaxation allowing the muscles to relax. The pain that comes with childbirth is due to the muscles that are preparing to deliver the baby. When the cycle of fear and pain over take a woman the hormones released can inhibit the bodies’ normal processes, causing more stress as well as pain. Hypnobirthing creates a sense of relaxation, calmness allowing the mother to relax and focus on her breathing. This gives the mother a sense of freedom from the pain and allows her to enjoy the birth of her baby. Since this process works from the power of positive suggestions during the birthing process the mother is guided to positive affirmations, visualizations as well as thoughts to relax her mind and body. The mind is a very powerful tool and can be used to relive pain very effectively.

Can I Do This Myself
The answer is YES! A trained hypnotherapist will teach you the principals and how to enter into self hypnosis. In the months leading up to the delivery you can lean how to relax your body and use hypnobirthing to enjoy the birth of the baby. This can also help your body adjust to the many changes that it is undergoing because you are less stressed and more relaxed. The stress and fear of the unknown can place great worry on the mother causing her to tense up and even become depressed. Self hypnosis can help mom during the pregnancy because it is a form of relaxation and becoming one. This deep concentration allows the mother to enter into what some describe as a “daydream or altered state” that is relaxing. Pregnancy is not always a pleasant time with morning sickness, swelling, pain and discomfort so it is important for mom to be able to relax and focus on what is important.

Does Hypnobirthing Work
Hypnobirthing is recognized by the American Medical Association as well as many other professionals across the nation. Hypnosis has not only been used to help a mother through the laboring process, but also dental work, surgery and pain management. Most women that use hypnobirthing for a first pregnancy claim that they would use nothing else as they were relaxed, and the pain was manageable during that very special delivery.

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