Q. Will I be unconscious or will I remember my birth experience?

A. Despite misconceptions and misinformation, you are definitely not unconscious during self-hypnosis. The hypnobirthing mother is deeply relaxed, but she is also an active participant in the labour process. Though she is deeply relaxed, she is totally aware and may return to a conversant state or choose to become mobile whenever she desires. Hypnobirthing mothers often find that they experience time distortion and are not distracted by other people or their birthing environment, while they focus on their birthing and their baby.

Q. Will the course be useful to me if I don’t opt for a natural childbirth or if circumstances necessitate medical intervention or a cesarean birth?

A. Absolutely. The things you will learn during this course will help you to learn relaxation skills that will be useful to both you and your baby, regardless of your birth experience. In the event that medical intervention of any sort is needed, you will find yourself better able to remain calm and in control. Mothers who have needed scheduled cesareans for medical reasons report that they were totally relaxed before, during and after the procedure. Many report that they needed little or no medication following the birth, and they were able to return to normal functioning in a very short period of time. The Hypnobubs™ program will provide you with the tools and techniques to help you remain calm, relaxed and in-control whatever turn your birth may take. 

Q. What is hypnobirthing / hypnobirth / hypnosis for childbirth?

A. Hypnobirthing is a generic term used to describe the use of hypnosis during childbirth. It is NOT all about hypnosis, though! During the Hypnobubs™ Hypnobirthing Course, you will learn proven techniques in a well-thought-out preparation program of deep relaxation, visualisation, and self-hypnosis in ADDITION to building knowledge about childbirth, tools to help with the intensity of childbirth and learning ways that your partner can assist you. All of these components are designed to help you achieve a more comfortable birth. The Hypnobubs™ method encourages a calm, peaceful and positive pregnancy, birth, and bonding experience for families.

Q. Can the course be beneficial to someone who has special circumstances, VBAC or who must have a C-section?

A. The hypnobubs™ program is very beneficial to mothers who have special circumstances. Many obstetricians, obstetric nurses, midwives and doctors are now requesting that mothers take our course before VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) because the preparation is so beneficial in reducing fear, providing tangible tools to assist in relaxation and is comprehensive.

In fact, we even have special tracks and an alternative program designed for cesarean birth - The Positive Cesarean Birth program! We want you to experience a positive and empowering birth; regardless of how your precious baby comes into the world. That’s what we are all about… positive birthing and parenting.

Q. Is it true that I will experience a pain-free birth with a hypnobirth / hypnobirthing / hypnosis for childbirth/ hypnotherapy / the hypnobubs ™course?

A. Hypnobubs™ does not promise painless birthing, though many mothers who complete our program do report having a relatively pain-free birth or one that they were able to manage easily. When the cause of pain ‘fear’ that constricts the birthing muscles—is eliminated, birthing can be accomplished in a shorter period and much more comfortably. A relaxed mother’s body will produce more endorphins, nature’s own relaxants. Hypnobirthing mothers may still experience sensations of tightening or pressure; but most describe their birth experience as working with their body through the sensations, and thus avoiding the excruciating pain that is frequently spoken of by women who have prepared for their birth differently.

Q. How does Hypnobubs™ differ from other childbirth preparation methods?

A. Other childbirth methods tend to teach you how to ‘cope with and manage pain’, whereas Hypnobubs™ is based on the premise that a healthy woman, with an uncomplicated healthy pregnancy and healthy baby, should be able to birth in a more comfortable manner and without unnecessary interventions. We focus on the joy of birth and positively anticipate our birthing day. When women understand that pain is caused by constrictor hormones (created by fear), they learn to release fear and create endorphins instead. Endorphins are the ‘feel good hormones’ that we naturally produce when we are calm and happy. We also change our perceptions. Instead of thinking of a ‘long, painful labour’ – we replace this thought with expectations of more comfortable birthing. Rather than exhausting, shallow breathing and the distraction techniques of typical “prepared childbirth” programs; hypnobirthing parents learn deep abdominal breathing and total relaxation, enabling us to work in harmony with our body and baby. This allows us to achieve an often shorter and more comfortable labour for mother and baby.

Q. Should I still attend hospital antenatal classes?

A. The choice is yours. The Hypnobubs™ Program is a very comprehensive hypnobirthing course focusing on natural and/or cesarean birth childbirth education. Hospital antenatal courses often cover a lot of information about interventions and medical procedures during birth. Hypnobubs™ course participants learn all about the birth process, what to expect during pregnancy/ the onset of labour/ birthing, how to release any fears associated with birthing and we learn techniques (relaxation, breathing, visualisations and deepening exercises) to use during labour. Having said that, we are of the belief that ‘knowledge is power’ and the knowledge that you will gain through antenatal classes, along with knowledge obtained from the Hypnobubs™ course can help you to make informed decisions. So ultimately, the choice is yours whether you choose to attend just our course, or both.

Q. What if my doctor/midwife is not familiar with using hypnosis for childbirth?

A. More and more care providers are becoming aware of the benefits of hypnobirthing. If your caregiver is not knowledgeable about hypnobirthing, take the opportunity early in your pregnancy to discuss the techniques you will be using and the type of calm birthing environment that you desire. In class, you will learn how to create a plan of Birth Preferences, which will help you to communicate your birthing goals and preferences to your doctor or midwife.

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