Self Hypnosis and Pregnancy.

How can hypnosis help me?

Hypnosis is especially helpful during pregnancy and birth, a brief list of benefits expectant mothers may experience:

• Increases the depth of relaxation.
• Reduces the need for medication and pain relief.
• Significantly shorter labour and delivery times.
• Promotes speedy recovery.
• It can help relieve morning sickness, heartburn and to regulate blood pressure.
• Promotes a positive attitude towards the birth of your baby.
• Assists deep and beneficial sleep at all times of the day and night.
• Helps to establish a Mother child bonding.

“The obstetrician, Dr William Kroger found the following advantages with hypnosis; reduction or removal of fear in the mother, less use of drugs, if any are needed at all, control of the womb’s contractions, shorter labour, with less shock, faster recovery, fewer complications afterwards, and less fatigue and exhaustion”. Taken from the Consumer Guide to Hypnosis, The British Council of Hypnotist Examiners.

The deep relaxation techniques used in self-hypnosis are of great benefit to the unborn baby as well as the mother.