Birth Hypnosis is a method of self-hypnosis, relaxation and breathing techniques to help you during your birth. Birth Hypnosis helps release any tension or anxiety you may have about birth and can help you to achieve a positive birth experience and an enjoyable pregnancy.

Research has shown that mothers who use Birth Hypnosis have a greater chance of achieving a natural labour, are less likely to use pharmacological pain relief and may have a shorter labour. Birth Hypnosis does not guarantee that you will have a normal or pain free labour, however many women do report comfortable births after using Birth Hypnosis. The aim is to assist you to achieve a calmer, more comfortable, and empowered birth. It is also ideal for any pregnant woman who has high anxiety about childbirth, regardless of how she chooses to give birth.

Hypnosis is very safe, it is simply a form of relaxation similar to when you are about to drop off to sleep. You will be taught these relaxation techniques to assist you during your birth and this enables you to remain calm and in control of your labour. Any mother can use Birth Hypnosis during their pregnancy and birth whether this is your first baby or you have had children before.

It is never too early or too late to learn Birth Hypnosis however it does take commitment and regular practice in order to perfect the techniques and achieve maximum effect.

Birth Hypnosis is of great benefit to your partner too. Partners often report feeling more empowered and prepared for birth. It gives partners an active role and they will provide valuable assistance to you in your labour. They are an important part of helping you to birth successfully. Your birth partner can be your partner or husband but could equally be a friend or relative who is acting as a birth support and companion to you in labour. Whoever you choose as your birth partner should be able to accompany you during your classes.