Pain is a natural part of childbirth, right? Wrong. It doesn’t have to be; not with wonderful techniques available to expectant moms, like Hypnobirthing®. While I was never able to experience giving birth to my own child, if I could have, I would have taken advantage of the Hypnobirthing® philosophy and technique, which support a quiet, peaceful, calm environment and process of giving birth, something many moms (and dads!) desire.
Founded by Marie Mongan in 1991, Hypnobirthing® practitioners utilize the relationship between the conscious and subconscious mind in order to bring about a relaxing and stress-free birth.
Hypnosis is a state that we all enter into daily, and multiple times each day. Many of us are familiar with highway hypnosis, arriving at our destination safely with little memory of how we drove there; or daydreaming, when our conscious mind floats away and back again. By learning to harness these periods of altered consciousness, birthing can be a physically, mentally, and spiritually fulfilling experience.
Many moms that are able to use Hypnobirthing® say they experience little to no pain, feel in control of their bodies, and remain extremely relaxed. Hypnobirthing® has been shown to decrease the active labor and delivery time, and the need for pain medications, as well.
If you are interested in learning more about Hypnobirthing® or finding a practitioner near you, go to http://www.hypnobirthing.com/findapract.htm.
Through the power of hypnosis, you can return the birthing experience to the safe, natural, nurturing, and beautiful event it was meant to be.
Be well ~
Shawn Marie Howe
