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HYPNOBIRTHING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DOES HYPNOBIRTHING REALLY WORK?

YES!  When I first heard about hypnobirthing I was very skeptical and really couldn't see how it could help me have a better birth experience.  How wrong I was!  Once I understood the science behind it and by using different hypnobirthing techniques, ways of breathing I was able to deliver my 2 subsequent children in a way which was much more my own, relaxed, well supported and with out much pain relief.  In turn this led to breastfeeding establishing easier and a more straightforward postnatal period.  Hypnobirthing helped me have a positive birth experience and completely changed my outlook and views of birth.

ARE HYPNOBIRTHING CLASSES REALLY WORTH IT?

Obviously I think so...yes you can 'learn' from an off the shelf online course or from a book but I think there is so much you miss out on. 

  • Connecting with other parents

  • Having a teacher who gets to know you and your unique situation which in turn helps you become more confident and looking forward to your birth.

  • Books or apps are a one size fits all approach- you dont get the experience of a teacher.

  • All teachers are different- find one that matches your personality or knows your area well so they can support you best.

  • A real person keeps you accountable and having sessions to meet online or face-to-face 'makes' you do it.

  • Online classes have the benefit of being able to attend in your pajamas!  As well as that there are benefits to less travel which is perhaps relevant if you live rurally and to do most things you have to go somewhere.  (Not to mention the environmental factor), no need to find childcare if you already have children, you and your partner could attend from different locations if they work away.  I still make sure there is time for chatting and getting to know people on the course- just like if we were meeting face to face.

  • For me, it is more important that everyone can access a good hypnobirthing course.  So if you access benefits or find yourself in a particularly sticky patch then get in touch anyway and I'd love to work with you to sort something out.  Positive birth experiences should be available for all pregnant people.

CAN YOU USE HYPNOBIRTHING FOR A CAESAREAN SECTION?

Absolutely yes!  Its still having a baby.. much of the anxiety that surrounds birth is still present.  Hypnobirthing allows you to approach your c-section feeling calm, relaxed and in control.  There are ways that you can help your more medical birth be 'yours' and a positive birth experience.  These are some of the things we explore in the course.

WHEN SHOULD I START HYPNOBIRTHING CLASSES?

Anytime.
Ideally sometime shortly after your 20 week scan so you have time to do the course and then consolidate with practice but learning any hypnobirthing techniques even in late pregnancy will still have a positive impact on your birth.
Want to start earlier than 20 weeks- that's great! and especially relevant if you are feeling at all anxious about birth.

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