Relax Mums Hypnobirthing
Welcome to the Relax Mums Hypnobirthing programme. Relax Mums is a programme teaching expectant mums deep relaxation techniques for a calmer pregnancy, birth and beyond. The programe wil help you to let go of pregnancy or birthing fears, empowering you to approach your forthcoming birth as relaxed and natural as possible.
The birth of your child will be something you'll remember forever, so it's worth choosing an approach that will help you to approach your birth with confidence.
What is Hypnobirthing?
Essentially hypnobirthing is a series of sessions where the use of hypnotic techniques for pregnancy and childbirth are taught, and in turn practised. These include relaxation, breathing techniques, tools and techniques for banishing fears and anxiety, and visualisation. These techniques will allow you to birth your baby in a calm, comfortable way and help you to remain in control during labour and birth. It is only when we bring fear or worry into the equation that tension is created in the body and it's this tension that creates pain. If we take away the fear, we take away the tension, which takes away the pain. The more often these techniques are practised, the more natural they will feel when birthing time actually arrives. Some of the techniques can also be applied to other areas of your life, e.g. for general stress reduction.
What's included in the Relax Mums course?
✓ The mind-body connection in birth
✓ How to increase comfort
✓ How to use hypnosis for deep relaxation
✓ How your birth partner may assist you
✓ Helpful breathing techniques
✓ Processing fears, anxieties and doubts
✓ Using affirmations and visualisation
✓ Creating an optimal birth environment
In addition high quality tuition, included in the course fee you will receive
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Supporting CDs/mp3s tailored to your requirements where appropriate. These help you to practice at home or wherever you choose. I also provide CDs/mp3s for you to take away and listen to, these are often personalised for you, and your specific preferences and requirements.
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Your own course folder and comprehensive course handouts.
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Telephone and email support from myself up to your birth and beyond.
Prices: 1 to 1 course (3 x 90 minute sessions) £150 **SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER**
Sessions can take place at the Lyttelton Well in Great Malvern or in the comfort of your own home.
How I work.
To offer you the best service, I generally work on a 1 to 1 basis or with you and your birth companion, rather than with large groups, as everyone has different fears, expectations and history. I am a Clinical hypnotherapist with advanced training in Pregnancy and Childbirth, and tailor all my sessions to suit your individual needs, rather than following a rigid laid-down programme.
I use 3 X 90 minute sessions, which include discussion, demonstration and then practise of techniques, as well as guided hypnosis. There is some structure to each two-hour session in regard to content, but the focus varies from individual to individual, couple to couple – my aim is to help you get what you want from the experience.
Your birthing partner will play a vital role in your hypno-birthing, so ideally they would also attend the classes with you. If this is not possible or you would prefer to work through the sessions on your own, that's fine. Whatever feels right for you.
Sessions can be held in the comfort of your own home or at The Lyttelton Well in Great Malvern.
What are the benefits of using Hypnosis for Childbirth?
Studies have shown that using Hypnosis can:
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reduce the first stage of labour by several hours
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eliminates or greatly reduces the need for painkilling drugs
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higher rate of success in assisting breech-presented babies to turn into appropriate birthing position (81% success rate)
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reduces the need for surgical intervention
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higher rates of natural, undisturbed births
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reduces risk of postnatal depression
In addition, HypnoBirthing:
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reduces fatigue, so you remain alert and energised during your birth
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helps you be more confident and look forward to your birthing day
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releases fears and anxieties you may hold about childbirth
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eliminates the fear-tension-pain cycle before and during birth
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empowers you with knowledge on natural birth
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ensures your birthing partner is fully involved to help you stay calm and focused
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provides you with techniques to help a natural start to labour
Moreover, the skills you learn you can use for everyday life to help you relax and reduce stress.
Hypnobirthing Benefits to baby are:
Hypnobirthing babies are calmer and more settled. It's often reported that they sleep and feed better too. A brilliant start to life.
What Happens In The Womb Can Last A Lifetime - Begin Before Birth
When to start Hypnobirthing classes
If you schedule your classes to begin from around 25 to 30 weeks, you'll be more focussed to practice the techniques regularly. However if you are terrified at the thought of giving birth and this is affecting your enjoyment of pregnancy (or even conceiving!) you're very welcome to book earlier. However if you come later, don't worry, it's never too late.
Related Services
Additional sessions are available to help those women who have experienced trauma following previous births or those frightened or nervous about the prospect of childbirth.
Where phobias such as fear of needles, fear of blood tests or fear of vomiting exist, or if you are afraid of hospitals or doctors, it's a good idea to add an extra session so we can work together to reduce or eradicate these fears at an early stage, in order to minimise stress or anxiety.
Who is Diane Wynne?
Diane is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Mindfulness teacher with advanced training in Pregnancy and Childbirth. She was a Biology lecturer for 25 years........ She offers hypnobirthing sessions to help you control anxieties and fears around birth. Her aim is to help mums get into the right mind-space for birth and experience a more comfortable pregnancy, labour and birth using deep relaxation techniques, no matter what turn their birth takes.
Diane is trained in using therapeutic hypnosis up to a professional level offering a a whole skills package encompassing Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy, Solution Focussed Hypnotherapy, Hypno-Psycohtherapy, counselling, NLP and Mindfulness. These skills will be combined to tailor a program specifically to your requirements.
Important: Please seek medical advice first
The techniques in my hypnobirthing program should not be regarded as a substitute for professional medical care. It is designed for expectant mothers and their partners as an add-on to the existing midwife antenatal classes they've attended. They should always be seen as complementary.
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