Hypnobirthing: Practical Ways to Make Your Birth Better

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Hypnobirthing is for everyone and every birth; you don't need to subscribe to any school of thought or be planning any particular type of birth.

The Positive Birth Company

I do think to some extent it promotes intervention free birth, so take some of it with a pinch of salt! I lost sight of my goal during transition phase of labor when I was dialating from a 6-9 in about 15 minutes. There are guided meditations and MP3s you can download, and you also have access to a private Facebook group for people who have taken the course so you can chat and share advice. Instead, we get a lot of birth politics, plus an attitude based right on "the Secret" - remember that one? There are some great options on this list, but if you’re looking for a great all-rounder that covers your entire pregnancy from conception to birth, The Positive Birth Book is a great choice.

I kept waiting for her explanation of why women experience after-pains, something that certainly isn't related to fear given that the birth is already over at that point and you have your lovely little baby in your arms. This is an ideal read if just the sight of your positive pregnancy test sends you into a spiral of panic about giving birth. Whilst not the most detailed of texts, and covering mostly pregnancy and pre-birth content, this is a lighthearted and informative read suitable for even the most reluctant of readers. It covered loads of stuff I didn’t come across anywhere else, in particular about informed consent and how to advocate for yourself. Also, err, if childbirth doesn't hurt in and of itself, why the need for deeper and deeper relaxation as labor progresses?

The Hypnobirthing Book - Childbirth with Confidence and Calm

It’s not patronising and it gives you a really good breakdown of what to expect and what’s going to happen and all your options from pain relief to cutting the cord.of people we surveyed said the Hypnobirthing Pack made them feel more empowered and in control prior to birth. A 2011 review of studies showed that HypnoBirthing may help encourage a vaginal birth and women using hypnosis didn’t require as much augmentation with oxytocin. Our list wouldn't be complete without the book that offers advice from those at the frontline of parenting – Mumsnet users themselves. From conception through to those first daunting days and weeks at home with your newborn, the informal, friendly writing tone is both relatable and non-judgemental, and is presented in a format that is easy to read and digest. Saying that a woman who had a difficult birth did so because the drama was more important than her and her own child's welfare.

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Read next: If you're struggling with post-birth incontinence, don't miss our guide to the best pelvic floor trainer as recommended by Mumsnet users. The Eating for Pregnancy Month by Month Nutrition Guide (clue is in the title), contains 150 recipes that are tailored to meet the nutritional needs of both you and your baby at every stage of your pregnancy, including postpartum. Our hypnobirthing classes are designed to be a fully comprehensive antenatal course, so there is no need for you to attend any others unless you wish to. Hypnobirthing aims to help you feel confident and calm, and encourage an easier labour with less need for intervention or pain relief. Maggie has produced a range of self-hypnosis CDs designed for different situations, including the full programme.I can only speak for my own experience, but I didn't fear the pain, I didn't want the pain, I really thought that the whole thing would hurt a lot less than it did, and yet, giving birth was the most painful experience I've ever had. You follow the same deep-breath pattern, but you lengthen the inhale to the count of seven and keep the exhale to the count of seven.