What is Hypnobirthing ?

Hypnobirthing is an effective form of complete antenatal education and preparation. Hypnobirthing promotes self hypnosis techniques that help to eliminate negative thoughts around pain and the birthing process , and will help you feel in control and empowered.

Fear and tension can work against the body in labour, making the birthing process difficult. Hypnobirthing will enable you to understand the physiology of labour and birth and teach you and your partner the importance of replacing fear with confidence during the birth.

Hypnobirthing is a method of pain management that is used during labour and birth. It involves using a mixture of visualisation , relaxation and deep breathing techniques and will allow you to labour and give birth in an atmosphere of calm relaxation , free from the tension and fear that prevents the birthing muscles of the body from functioning as nature intended them to.

Hypnobirthing can help you manage stress and reduce anxiety, and I can teach you the skills to trust your body to give birth to your baby as it is designed to, enabling you to have the best possible birth experience.

The sessions will help you to understand how the body and mind work together and how fear and tension can influence pain. Understanding the mechanics of how your body is designed to give birth is an essential factor in helping you to build confidence in your body and reduce stress and tension in labour and the birthing process.

I will explain in detail how the uterine muscles affect labour, the birth and your baby.

BIRTHING PROGRAMME - SESSIONS INCLUDE:

 

  • The definition of hypnosis used in Hypnobirthing

  • Fear release techniques

  • You will learn techniques on how to remain in complete control of your thoughts during pregnancy, labour and birth

  • The physiology of labour and birth and how pain and tension affects the uterine muscles in labour and the birthing process

  • You will learn about the different positions you can adopt for relaxation and breathing

  • You will learn skills in visualisation, deep relaxation  and breathing techniques

  • The benefits of skin to skin once baby is born

  • Taking charge of your thoughts

  • Structured discussion on your birth partners scripts in  pregnancy, labour and birth

  • Understanding the importance of talking and bonding with your baby before he /she is born.

  • Discussion on your baby’s ideal position for his /her birth. Birthing balls

  • Comprehensive structured information on how to write your birth plan

  • Techniques on how to cope with other people who are negative about pregnancy, labour and birth.

  • Discussion of medical interventions

  • Birth humming techniques explained

  • Techniques discussed on the power of positive touch

  • Emotional preparation for pregnancy, labour and beyond.

Q&A

 

When is the right time to attend the course ?

It is never too early or too late to attend the sessions, although 20-30 WEEKS is an ideal time to enable you to practice the breathing and relaxation sessions .

Will I be hypnotised ?

No. I will teach you the skills to enable you to relax and feel calm .

Can my birthing  partner attend the sessions ?

Absolutely yes.

THE BIRTHING PROGRAMME

The birthing programme is a complete course for a total of  10.5 hours that runs as either four x 2.5 hour sessions or two x 5 hour sessions over 2 days. I teach private sessions in the comfort of your own home at a time which is convenient to you and your birthing partner . This will give you the opportunity to ask any questions related to your pregnancy ,labour and birth.

 

The prices include the following :

  • A work book and 6 MP3 are provided to support your practice at home 

 

Cost : £ 390 per couple

Prices include phone/email support up  to the birth in the comfort of your own home in Leeds and surrounding area (excluding mileage).

I can also provide one to one Postnatal support after your baby is born in the comfort of your home

 

Arrange your booking today

You can book in your time with Lucy through our booking system or alternatively send her an email lucy.peaock@talktalk.net or give her a call on 07866319788