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What Is Hypnosis?
Simply put, hypnosis is a deep state of relaxation. But it is not a state
of unconsciousness. In fact, you’ve probably been hypnotized many times
without realizing it. If you’ve ever been so deeply engrossed in a book
that you weren’t aware someone was talking to you, then you’ve been under
hypnosis.
Hypnosis allows you to shut off the active, conscious part of your brain
and tune into your subconscious. The subconscious is the area of your
brain that makes a lot of decisions that you don’t realize. As a result,
hypnosis allows you to gain more control over your life since you are
dealing directly with the subconscious mind. In a way, you are
reprogramming your mind to act in a way that you find more beneficial.
Pauline helps you relax and enter your subconscious and also coaches your
partner on taking her place in your practice sessions and on the birth
day. However, all hypnosis is considered to be self-hypnosis. Even though
you have Pauline or your partner guiding you into hypnosis, you are the
one doing all the work and you are always in control.
Contrary to what most people have been led to believe, you cannot do
anything in a hypnotic state that you have a serious moral or ethical
objection to. You actually do have control over your actions and what you
say while under hypnosis. There is also no reason why you cannot remember
what you have said or done unless your mind has decided to "forget" about
it. While your subconscious mind will always be aware of what happened,
your conscious mind may not.
Hypnosis and Childbirth
More and more, pregnant women are deciding to use HypnoBirthing to deal
with labour pain rather than using conventional medications. Through
HypnoBirthing classes, you learn self hypnosis techniques that will help
you better deal with the pain. HypnoBirthing allows you to provide
yourself with a natural anaesthesia that won’t cause any harm to you or
your baby. Plus, you’re completely in control of your pain management.
How Is the Pain Eliminated?
HypnoBirthing will help you dismiss any of your negative preconceptions
about pain. Pain is usually produced by a combination of fear and tension.
When we are afraid, we react by closing up. This tightness causes our
uterine muscles to contract and we feel acute pain. And the more pain we
feel, the tenser we become. HypnoBirthing teaches women to relax. As a
result, their bodies open easier. The birth is often faster than regular
births, it is less exhausting and the labour can actually often be pain
free! Women who use HypnoBirthing report feeling little or no pain – just
a tightening sensation and a feeling of pressure.
HypnoBirthing teaches future parents that childbirth is nothing to be
afraid of. Parents end up losing their fear and thoughts over the immense
pain they have been led to believe comes with childbirth. In place of the
negative thoughts are positive ones that evaluate childbirth as a
wonderful and natural process that a woman’s body is able to do with ease
and comfort.
You and your partner will attend classes together so that you can both
learn the technique. Classes can be taken in a group or privately.
Empower Yourself
Giving birth is one of life’s most incredible moments. When you feel calm
and confident during your labour, you will enjoy it and will remember it
as a joyous and positive experience. In fact, HypnoBirthing will also give
you a sense of peace throughout your pregnancy. And once you master
self-hypnosis, you can continue to use the technique to help you through
many of life’s stressful moments.
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Parents' comments on classes
"It was a great experience and it really gave us both the confidence to
trust in ourselves. I couldn't think of a better way of welcoming our
child."
Carmen, Edinburgh.
(First baby)
"Our hypnosis
sessions really helped me to believe that I can bring myself into a very
relaxed, deep state. I believe in hypnosis for childbirth and look forward
to my birthing."
Jenny, Edinburgh.
(First baby)
"Pauline is very
relaxed, warm and friendly natured and inspired a lot of confidence in us.
The classes were a very positive experience which dramatically reduced my
fears and helped me relax through my pregnancy."
Denise, Edinburgh.
(Third Baby)
"The classes changed
my very negative birth views and experience to an empowered, healing,
positive experience."
Shunyata, Edinburgh.
(Second baby)
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