Mindful Hypnobirthing: Hypnosis and Mindfulness Techniques for a Calm and Confident Birth

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If birth takes an unexpected direction tailor-made hypnosis tools and gentle visualisations and psychology tools can help guide you to a positive experience.

The truth is even a partners preconceptions of birth can influence how a woman births, it can change the type of support and also the direction a birth takes. What you see on TV isn’t necessarily the full story and can worsen fears or misinform. Understanding what your own fears and worries are, and why they can impact your partners labour, and learning what you can do about it, is some of the best preparation you can do. A Mumsnet favourite, the book Hypnobirthing: Practical Ways to Make Your Birth Better by Siobhan Miller is the best hypnobirthing book to buy right now. It explores hypnobirthing, common myths and provides useful information to help women prepare for all kinds of childbirth. Her down-to-earth approach makes her a sought after and successful hypnobirthing coach and with this audiobook you can listen to it again and again to help you prepare for birth.We’ve drawn on aspects of powerful conditioning, as well as the most up to date research on the expectation of pain, belief and experience. Our client’s focus is not on calm, quiet waterbirths (what if you don’t want to get in the pool on the day?) but on a positive experience. The truth is, even a birthing partner’s preconceptions of birth can influence how a woman births; it can change the type of support and also the direction a birth takes. For a birth partner, understanding what your own fears and worries are, and why they can impact your partner’s labour, and learning what you can do about it, is some of the best preparation you can do.

Our team of hypnobirthing practitioners are experienced in the use of hypnosis and believe less is more, teaching you simple but very effective techniques that will keep you in your birthing zone without even having to think about it. Your birthing partner will understand just how important their role is and rather than feeling helpless know what they can do to help Breathing example: When you learn to breathe for birth, you are directed to breathe in a certain way. Usually a different way to how you usually breathe. In the book Mindful Mamma, The First Year, there are tools and techniques to help you from the moment that your baby is born. These tools work best when they are learned in the last days of pregnancy and alongside the book, many practitioners run a small workshop to help get you onto the strongest footing to weather the ups and downs of a new baby entering your life. I then did the The Nurture Nest Essentials course later in the pregnancy which I found really practical for actually planning my birth and I liked some of the MP3s. She also has a podcast called 'The Hypnobirthing Podcast' which has so much info you might not feel like you need to pay for a course in the end! I bought her course purely because I wanted to support her as the podcast is so good!” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Justdeciding) Our verdictI’ve found some other Hypnobirthing books a little over whelming with so many scripts to practice, I think they rely on your partner being a hypnotherapist! This gave me real confidence and the Mindfulness aspect made perfect sense. Everything you need to know about having a positive birth :)” Hypnosis and mindfulness is fantastic birth preparation, but it’s also brilliant for the early days after your baby is born, and much more! A hypnobirthing class is now seen as really great addition to your antenatal preparation. An accredited Royal College of Midwives hypnobirthing teacher, Siobhan looks at how the techniques can be used in all types of birth, whether you’re at home or on a labour ward - helping women and their partners to prepare for all eventualities. This is an ideal read if just the sight of your positive pregnancy test sends you into a spiral of panic about giving birth. I came in with a very sceptical husband who was telling his mates on Saturday night how fantastic the course was and giving tips to those who are going to be Dads later in the year. Owner of The Nurture Nest, the episodes include useful information about preparing for birth, as well as interviews with authors and mums with their own positive birth stories. She also covers a range of different experiences, such as giving birth to a larger baby as well as provided some guided meditation to listen to.

During the birth mindfulness can help you connect with your breath, your movement, your physical experiences, as you go deeper into those small moments, you become a witness to the incredible nature of your biology, your strength and your love. As you turn inwards time alters, and you unfold tenderly and powerfully in the moments between moments. Making Choices We keep the birth partner in mind during the sessions. Everyone in the birthing room has an important role to play. The techniques you learn will have you working together as a team; encourage you to be calm, stay focused or to ask the questions you need to with a deep-seated confidence. Mumsnet users appreciate the course’s balanced approach to all kinds of births and found it useful for learning the techniques, although some did find that the course pushes the idea of home births which is not going to be suitable for everyone. Access to a private facebook support group that is moderated by Sophie Fletcher, author of Mindful HypnobirthingHypnobirthing is an approach to childbirth that combines self-hypnosis, relaxation techniques, and education to promote a calm and positive birthing experience. It aims to empower parents, providing them with the knowledge and tools to navigate childbirth confidently. Hypnobirthing techniques help to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress associated with labour, enabling parents to have a more relaxed and comfortable birth. Benefits of Hypnobirthing Mindful hypnobirthing is a combination of hypnosis and mindfulness techniques. It helps your body respond well during labour by enabling you to create confident, calm and positive thoughts about the birth of your baby.” Sophie Fletcher (2014) Mindful Hypnobirthing Hypnobirthing has been practiced since the 1920’s and traditionally focuses on using tools and techniques such as focused breathing, visualisation and positive reinforcement to support the physiology of labour and birth. 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. This can allow you to focus more on your body and your baby and less about what is going on around you. When should I start practising hypnobirthing? Increased Confidence: Through education and practical techniques, hypnobirthing empowers parents to actively participate in their birth journey. This newfound confidence allows them to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, make informed decisions, and advocate for their birth preferences.