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

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The book ‘Mindful Mamma’ by Sophie Fletcher. T his book is an excellent companion to the class as it gives you all the tools and techniques you will need, gives more in depth detail to challenges to may face and how to reframe these into positive experiences. From fertility through to post-menopause, using tools such as mindfulness, hypnosis, visualisation and lots of reframing can change experiences! Everything I write aims to inspire women to be able to see opportunities to change their perspective in pivotal moments of their lives, so that they can live wholeheartedly. Finally, to help us work out which products to recommend, we make a special note of any products that have received industry awards and recognition from trusted sources. Why you should trust us

When I started teaching hypnobirthing I struggled with some aspects of how hypnobirthing was taught. Hypnosis wasn't explained sufficiently, and I even saw the use of some hypnosis techniques that are contraindicated for birth. I still see these used, sometimes resulting in trauma. I am the only person teaching mindful hypnobirthing classes in Aberdeen or in the north of Scotland. Having studied at university here, I returned in 2014, got married and had my babies at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital in 2017 & 2019.Summary: The study demonstrated that women who practiced hypnobirthing had a significantly reduced risk of severe perineal trauma during childbirth compared to those who did not practice hypnobirthing. Hypnobirthing in the UK Other downsides: Some moms find it harder to become hypnotized and may find visualization and the power of suggestion a little more difficult. The classes can also be time-consuming to master and may not be covered by insurance. How much do hypnobirthing classes cost and are they covered by insurance?

While similar to HypnoBirthing, this method has some key differences. It focuses on specific tactics to help with pain versus relying on simple relaxation techniques. These tactics include things like hypnotic compounding (repetition) and other “ medical grade” somnambulistic (sleepwalking) hypnosis techniques. Mindful Hypnobirthing is different from any other hypnobirthing class? We are the first class in the UK to combine mindfulness and hypnosis in a very unique and powerful format. Sophie Fletcher and Mia Scotland built this course afresh, and as clinicians they were in a position to create something totally new and practical based on sound psychological principles.Focusing on positive thoughts and words is another useful technique. Instead of using the word “contraction” to describe the tightenings during labor, you might say “surge” or “wave” for a more positive spin. Another example is replacing “rupture” of the membranes with the word “release.” Guided visualization Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.

You will receive a copy of the updated and revised book as part of your Mindful Hypnobirthing class. As more parents embrace hypnobirthing as a holistic approach to childbirth, it is crucial to seek out qualified hypnobirthing practitioners and attend reputable classes to fully benefit from this approach. Remember, every birth experience is unique, and hypnobirthing provides a supportive framework that can be tailored to individual needs, preferences, and circumstances. Whether you are a midwife, hypnotherapist, or a mum who is inspired to reach other women and has hypnobirthed, you can do our hypnobirthing teacher training. how to be aware of tools that are commonly used in hypnobirthing but actually contraindicated for birth.I'm a clinical hypnotherapist, doula and lecturer who also loves writing. My work relates to all areas of women's health. I'm always happy reply to questions and am interested in the process of change that happens internally as you learn about options and the power of your mind, rather than just giving people a set of techniques. This helps with resilience and flexibility which is especially important when it comes to individual experiences of pregnancy, birth, motherhood and peri-menopause.