What is hypnobirthing and how does it work? Hypnobirthing is a way of preparing for birth based on scientific evidence and on the biology and physiology of labour. It gives you information, resources and tools that help you face birth without fear, with confidence and in a positive frame of mind, whatever course it takes.
The main goals are:
— That you have all the information you need: anatomy, physiology, how labour progresses, the options and alternatives available, your rights and so on.
— To teach you to work through the fears and emotions that come from our beliefs and upbringing, since they are key to facing birth positively.
— To replace fear with confidence, calm and trust, using clinical hypnosis techniques, with audio recordings and guided hypnobirthing meditations, visualisation, breathing and more.
Benefits of hypnobirthing for mother and baby
- Less painful and shorter labours for the mother, and calmer postpartum periods with greater self-confidence, thanks to the control she has had over the situation and to a positive experience.
- It strengthens the bond between mother and baby. The mother learns to listen for and recognise her baby’s signals for the big day, and to make the path easier for them.
- The birth partner has a fundamental role on the day and needs to take an active part, since they will be the one looking after the mother and her wishes.