What is Hypnobirthing ?

Hypnobirthing is a birth preparation course which teaches self hypnosis, deep relaxation and breathing techniques which will support you in having a calm birth experience. So often we hear about ‘getting through’ birth or ‘managing’ pain. Hypnobirthing techniques are all about working with your body and it’s natural processes. If you decide to take a course with Wonderfully Made you will come away from the course with an understanding of what is happening in your body during birth. I will also give you the tools to ask questions so that you can make decisions that you feel comfortable with if you do need assistance. How you feel about your birth experience is impacted by how in control you feel. So the more informed you can be before and during the birth the better!

You may have heard that Hypnobirthing techniques can only be used for ‘natural’ births. We will discuss the benefits of physiological birth however, the techniques I provide help to promote a positive experience whatever may happen on the journey to birth. Now for the hypno part! I am sure some will be unnerved by this. I personally think it is better termed as deep relaxation techniques. Rest assured I will not be trying to put you under the influence of any magical spells. This is about feeling prepared, calm, knowing your choices and actually feeling excited about your baby’s birth!

What will we cover?

Please note some of these topics are only covered in the full course

• The basic physiology of birth

• You will have the opportunity to discuss any fears that you may have around childbirth.

• How to relax deeply and quickly

• We will discuss the amazing birth hormones and how to promote their production

• Birth plan preparation

• We will discuss tools and techniques to navigate birth should you need intervention

• We will go over positions to help you birth your baby. I will also go over some handy positions and techniques should you be affected by labour dystocia.

• Breathing techniques and more…