What is HypnoBirthing?...
HypnoBirthing was originally established in the United States by Marie Mongan, who is the founder of The HypnoBirthing Institute.
Her book "HypnoBirthing: A Celebration Of Life" was first published in 1989, and HypnoBirthing is now taught in countries all over the world.
HypnoBirthing is based on the work of Dr Grantly Dick-Read, an English physician and his critically acclaimed book In his book "Childbirth Without Fear", originally published in 1933.
HypnoBirthing The Mongan Method is a complete birth education programme that teaches simple but effective self hypnosis, relaxation and breathing techniques for a better birth.
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You'll learn how to release the fears and anxieties you may currently have about giving birth, and how to overcome previous traumatic births
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HypnoBirthing® lets you discover and experience the joy and magic of birth - rather than the horrific ordeal everyone else seems hell-bent on telling you about.
Most importantly, you'll learn how to put yourself back in control of your birth.
You will not be in a trance or a sleep. You will be totally relaxed, but fully in control. You'll always be aware of what is happening to you, and around you but you will learn how to “go within” to your birthing body during labour.
HypnoBirthing® doesn't require any particular belief system, or prior experience. Some of our mums (and especially their partners!) have been very sceptical at first - until they experience it for themselves.
Just imagine feeling peaceful... relaxed... even smiling as your baby comes closer to you! In short, HypnoBirthing® allows you to experience birth in an atmosphere of calm relaxation, free of the fear and tension that prevents the birthing muscles of your body from functioning as Nature intended them to.
HypnoBirthing® is designed as a structured but informal class that teaches you about the physical and emotional aspects of birth. You'll learn why your body does what it does, as well as how. You will learn how to plan and direct your pregnancy and birth so you and your birth companion can feel in control of your birthing experience.
So if you and your birth companion can feel more calm and relaxed just imagine the benefits to your baby!