As a Doula , Master Life Coach and HypnoBirthing ® and HypnoMothering ® Postpartum Practitioner ( and mother of 8 ), I ’ ve participated in many births--- including some that did not include the Hypnobirthing ® process . I can share from experience that it makes a world of difference in the mother and child ’ s birth experience . Seeing that difference is why I ’ m passionate about the sacred work I do and educating women on this powerful modality .
Here are 3 ways HypnoBirthing ® supports you during the birth process :
1 . Mindset
Your mindset is an important part of preparing for and moving through the birth of your child . Imagine experiencing the birth of your child in a calm , relaxed and empowered energy instead of the stress and triggers that can sometimes come through .
Using the HypnoBirthing ® method ( a daily hypnosis process ) helps you anchor in a more positive empowered energy and mindset prior to the birth of your child . The process supports you in opening up to the possibilities for your birthing process and helps you to trust the innate wisdom of your body during the sacred experience .
2 . Relaxation .
A relaxed body is an important part of creating a more peaceful birthing process for you and your little one . The HypnoBirthing ® method teaches you breathing techniques that will play a specific role during various aspects of your labor . You ’ ll learn when to tap into calm breaths to allow the mind to create calm and release nurturing endorphins and when to use surge breathing to connect your breath with the physical surges so your body and breathe work together . This supportive process gently allows the birth of your baby with the least amount of stress on yourself and your baby .
When you use your breath to work in tandem with your body it allows your body to function the way nature intended . When we are in a fear or stress response it can feel as if our body is fighting against the birthing process instead of flowing with it .
3 . Self-hypnosis
Imagine having a powerful tool that helps you control your emotional state verse your emotions controlling you — especially during a sacred experience such as childbirth .
If you are not familiar with self-hypnosis , here ’ s a very simple explanation . You actually use ‘ hypnosis ’ throughout your day life and may not realize it . You know those moments when you ’ re standing at the window staring out at nature . Suddenly your focus is no longer on nature — you ’ ve drifted off into your thoughts . That is a hypnotic state . Have you ever hung out with friends and had so much fun that you lost track of time and the
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