Natal Hypnotherapy
I have taught Natal Hypnotherapy courses in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area to groups in a class situation or to individual couples in their own home since early 2007. From June 2008 I will be moving the group courses into Shropshire and will be focusing my oone-to-one courses to people in that area too.
Please check back here for group course dates in Shropshire as they will be announced shortly. If you are loking to attend a course before June you can find out details of other Natal Hpnotherapy courses through the Natal Hypnotherapy web site. This is also where you can find more information about Natal Hypnotherapy, the course content, related research and testimonials from parents who have used the techniques.
One-to-one courses can be arranged at any time to suit your needs, although haing had a baby myself in October 2007 my availability may be limited depending on child care availability. Please do get in touch to discuss your needs further.
What does the course involve?
This 2 day course will empower and prepare you and your birthing companion emotionally and physically for the birth. Based on a pre course questionnaire which you will both fill out, the course will be specifically tailored to meet you and your partners hopes and concerns.
Comments from previous participants on Gina's Natal Hypnotherapy courses:
From a Mum-to-be: I loved looking analytically at where we are/I am and seeing the changes throughout the two days - I have really benefitted. Gina was wonderfully warm, positive and very informed, easy to build a rapport with and feel valued by. Thank you Gina. This has been a very memorable and happy experience!
From a Dad-to-be: This course was much better and more beneficial than I ever imagined. I now feel part of our pregnancy more than ever.
From a Mum-to-be: Gina was wonderful - confident and gentle manner, very informed, balanced view. I felt safe and nurtured. The course has been very worthwhile. Thank you.
From a Dad-to-be: It was ery helpful for gaining confidence as first time parents. Gina was very good and knowledgeable, with a calming and relaxing reassuring influence.
From a Mum-to-be: Gina was excellent and gave me great confidence. I would recommend this course to anyone.
What will you learn?
You will both learn :-
The course is very much designed as preparation for both the mother and her birthing companion. By attending the course as a mother you will benefit from learning how to:-
Your birthing companion will:-
How can hypnosis help prepare for birth?
By practicing Hypnosis daily before the birth, you are effectively “rehearsing” or "experiencing" your perfect birth over and over again in your mind, so that when the actual birth begins, your body responds in the way you have rehearsed it (similar to techniques used by top athletes) and as nature intended. In addition you are conditioning your body to be relaxed and calm no matter what is going on around you.
Therefore, your response during the birth is to remain relaxed, involved and in control, being conversant and aware of the experience. Being so relaxed leaves no room for the fear and tension, which are the main cause of pain. This calm state increases your natural pain killers (endorphins) and your blood flow, makes contractions more effective and so often reduces the need for intervention and the length of labour.
It is recommended that you attend a course between 28—34 weeks of pregnancy but you will still be able to benefit from the course if you take it earlier or later than this.
How is this course different from others?
Antenatal courses focus on “ what is available ” - the theory of giving birth, hospital procedures, the kind of support and pain relief available and what to do when things that go wrong.
The Natal Hypnotherapy course is about how to have the birth experience that is right for you.
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