What Is Hypnobirthing ?
Hypnobirthing is based on the concept that utilizing deep relaxation can reduce or completely eliminate the perception of pain associated with labor. Hypnobirthing teaches the laboring mother to relax her body fully and thus release fear and resistance to the natural process of birth. The deeply relaxed state that is achieved during labor helps accelerate the birthing process and create a natural and positive birthing experience.
How does it work ?
Learning Hypnobirthing involves training in relaxation, anxiety reduction, relaxed breathing and guided imagery. A person in a hypnotic state is aware of their environment and is in a semi dreamlike state in which the mind is highly responsive to suggestions. A hypnotic state is a natural state of deep relaxation with inner focus on suggested positive thoughts, images or sensations.