"Will I be 'out of it' if I use Hypnosis?"
Absolutely not. All hypnotherapy is self-hypnosis, you are always fully conscious and able to open your eyes or talk at any time. It is not possible to hypnotise an unwilling participant. Hypnosis is a state that everybody passes through at some point in their day - daydreaming, watching TV, reading, driving (have you ever arrived at a destination and not remembered the journey?)
"I had a Caesarean section for my previous birth, can I use HypnoBirthing to try for a VBAC?"
Certainly. Using HypnoBirthing can significantly improve the chances of a successful VBAC because the birthing process is so much gentler and does not use forced pushing.
"Can you guarantee a pain free birth?"
Unfortunately not. 95% of women are able to achieve a comfortable birth, 60% of women that use HypnoBirthing use no pain relief at all, a further 20-25% use mild relief such as gas and air. There are occasionally 'special circumstances' where a mother will need assistance, but using HypnoBirthing will allow her to make informed choices about the options she has.
"Can't I teach myself just using a book and CD?"
HypnoBirthing - The Mongan Method book can be purchased with a CD and explains the theory and techniques well, using it to prepare for birth will certainly help improve the chance of a comfortable birth. Attending a HypnoBirthing course however will give you one-to-one guidance, opportunities to practice with your partner, help creating your birth plan, and hypnotherapy sessions in classes.
"I am a Christian, isn't HypnoBirthing against my religion?"
No. All Hypnosis is self-hypnosis and is a state you allow yourself to reach. It is a normal natural state through which we all pass in a normal day, daydreaming, watching TV, reading. Using a technique like HypnoBirthing allows you to actually work with your body as it was made and is far more natural than using medication.
"Can I claim the cost of the HypnoBirthing course from my Medical Aid?"
Medical Aids do not currently cover the cost of a course, however as awareness of the benefits of HypnoBirthing grows, it's likely that this will change. Discovery Health will however award Vitality points for attendance if you submit a certificate on completion of the course.
"Can I still have a hospital birth if I use HypnoBirthing?"
The majority of moms still choose to birth in a hospital rather than birthing at home (around 30% choose homebirth). It is actually even more important to have tools, and to be more educated as to your choices about birth if you choose to have a hospital birth, where you are statistically more likely to face intervention in an environment less suited to a calm and relaxed birthing atmosphere.
For more information about HypnoBirthing, please see the following links:
www.hypnobirthing.com
What's pain got to do with it?
Antenatal self-hypnosis for labour and childbirth: a pilot study
Hypnosis to facilitate uncomplicated birth
Hypnosis for childbirth: a retrospective comparative analysis of outcomes in one obstetrician's practice
HypnoBirthing: 'taking the world by calm'
What is HypnoBirthing?
What are the benefits for mom and baby?
HypnoBirthing and relaxation
Natural birth using HypnoBirthing
Is a pain-free birth really possible?
Birthworks.co.za
For support during your pregnancy and birth
www.dedicateddoulas.com (in Pretoria area)
www.capemidwives.co.za (in Cape Town)
www.homebirth.org.za
www.wombs.org.za
For natural birthing facilities
www.originmaternityhospitals.co.za
For natural birthing in the Pretoria area
www.naturopathichealthcarecentre.co.za
For Pregnancy and Maternity articles
www.maternityathome.com
Absolutely not. All hypnotherapy is self-hypnosis, you are always fully conscious and able to open your eyes or talk at any time. It is not possible to hypnotise an unwilling participant. Hypnosis is a state that everybody passes through at some point in their day - daydreaming, watching TV, reading, driving (have you ever arrived at a destination and not remembered the journey?)
"I had a Caesarean section for my previous birth, can I use HypnoBirthing to try for a VBAC?"
Certainly. Using HypnoBirthing can significantly improve the chances of a successful VBAC because the birthing process is so much gentler and does not use forced pushing.
"Can you guarantee a pain free birth?"
Unfortunately not. 95% of women are able to achieve a comfortable birth, 60% of women that use HypnoBirthing use no pain relief at all, a further 20-25% use mild relief such as gas and air. There are occasionally 'special circumstances' where a mother will need assistance, but using HypnoBirthing will allow her to make informed choices about the options she has.
"Can't I teach myself just using a book and CD?"
HypnoBirthing - The Mongan Method book can be purchased with a CD and explains the theory and techniques well, using it to prepare for birth will certainly help improve the chance of a comfortable birth. Attending a HypnoBirthing course however will give you one-to-one guidance, opportunities to practice with your partner, help creating your birth plan, and hypnotherapy sessions in classes.
"I am a Christian, isn't HypnoBirthing against my religion?"
No. All Hypnosis is self-hypnosis and is a state you allow yourself to reach. It is a normal natural state through which we all pass in a normal day, daydreaming, watching TV, reading. Using a technique like HypnoBirthing allows you to actually work with your body as it was made and is far more natural than using medication.
"Can I claim the cost of the HypnoBirthing course from my Medical Aid?"
Medical Aids do not currently cover the cost of a course, however as awareness of the benefits of HypnoBirthing grows, it's likely that this will change. Discovery Health will however award Vitality points for attendance if you submit a certificate on completion of the course.
"Can I still have a hospital birth if I use HypnoBirthing?"
The majority of moms still choose to birth in a hospital rather than birthing at home (around 30% choose homebirth). It is actually even more important to have tools, and to be more educated as to your choices about birth if you choose to have a hospital birth, where you are statistically more likely to face intervention in an environment less suited to a calm and relaxed birthing atmosphere.
For more information about HypnoBirthing, please see the following links:
www.hypnobirthing.com
What's pain got to do with it?
Antenatal self-hypnosis for labour and childbirth: a pilot study
Hypnosis to facilitate uncomplicated birth
Hypnosis for childbirth: a retrospective comparative analysis of outcomes in one obstetrician's practice
HypnoBirthing: 'taking the world by calm'
What is HypnoBirthing?
What are the benefits for mom and baby?
HypnoBirthing and relaxation
Natural birth using HypnoBirthing
Is a pain-free birth really possible?
Birthworks.co.za
For support during your pregnancy and birth
www.dedicateddoulas.com (in Pretoria area)
www.capemidwives.co.za (in Cape Town)
www.homebirth.org.za
www.wombs.org.za
For natural birthing facilities
www.originmaternityhospitals.co.za
For natural birthing in the Pretoria area
www.naturopathichealthcarecentre.co.za
For Pregnancy and Maternity articles
www.maternityathome.com