Hypnosis in childbirth
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Hypnotherapy is becoming more and more popular for use during pregnancy and childbirth. Evidence is growing to demonstrate the value of using hypnosis and the impact it can have on a wide range of pregnancy related problems,such as heartburn, high blood pressure and postnatal depression. Used during pregnancy and prior to birth, the use of hypnosis can significantly shorten labour and reduce the need for intervention. Babies that are born to mothers who have used hypnosis to relax and calm themselves are said to sleep and feed better.
Research published in 2004 in the British Journal of Anaesthesia 2004 (93(4):505-511) by A.M Cyna, G.L. McAuliffe and M.I. Andrew showed that there was evidence of the reduced need for pharmacological analgesia but a more substantial trial was required. Subsequently there is a major controlled trial currently underway in Adelaide, Australia which is seeking to conclusively prove that hypnosis can a make a significant difference to women in pregnancy and labour.
Dr Grantly Dick-Read first wrote about the phenomenon in the 1930's and since the 1980's a range of different techniques have sprung up around the world, all of which offer a very similar approach. These include hypnobirthing used by by Dr Michelle Le Claire O'Niell and Marie Mongan. Other techniques include Calmbirth, the Lamaze method, Hypnobabies, Hypnurture and Natal Hypnotherapy. All of these are set techniques and provide some antenatal advice as well.
Hypnotherapists also specialise in hypnosis for childbirth and can offer a tailored approach geared towards individual women. This is especially important if they have additional phobias or fears associated with childbirth. This can include needle phobias, fear of hospitals or even fear of pregnancy itself.
External links
- http://www.leclairemethod.com
- http://www.hypnobirthing.com / http://www.hypnobirthing.co.uk
- http://www.lamaze.org
- http://www.hypnurture.co.uk
- http://www.natalhypnotherapy.co.uk
- http://calmbirth.com
- http://hypnobabies.com
- http://www.tribalbaby.org
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