Overcoming Fear

In some cultures, childbirth is regarded as a natural, normal event in a woman's life. Birthing women are given support from other women, and children are often present to witness the event; in this way, birth is celebrated and honored. Young girls then grow up with the belief system that birth is a positive event, and their expectations of childbirth reflect this attitude. As a result, their births are similar to their predecessors': free of pain and fear.

In Western culture, the opposite is often true. For generations, women have been taught that delivering a baby means hours of painfully agonizing work. Most of us have heard stories from well-meaning friends and family that send shivers up our spines, and so the legacy continues. I like to remind my clients that we often experience pain in childbirth, in part because we expect to!

Fear in labor can create tension, which creates pain, then more fear, and the cycle continues. Fear and anxiety can also create adrenaline production in the body, causing the labor to become dysfunctional. Freedom from fear can make a huge difference in the birthing experience.

Hypnosis can help you create your own natural anesthesia whenever and wherever you need it. Women who use hypnosis during labor have more control over their bodies and are active participants in the birthing process. As labor progresses, they'll relax even more, trusting in their bodies' natural abilities.

Too Good to Be True?

Can you give birth without experiencing extreme pain? You can, but there are many variables in labor and birth that can affect the outcome, and as a couple, you need to have a positive but realistic view of hypnosis for childbirth. Each pregnant woman and her partner must take responsibility for the choices they make while in labor and how they can affect the dynamics and outcome. These issues are usually covered in a good, consumer-oriented, HypnoBirthing class.

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My overall opinion of HypnoBirthing® is: Wonderful! Every pregnant mother should be required to take this course. I used HypnoBirthing for my 3rd birth and it was far superior to my other two experiences. I would consider having a fourth just to go through the unbelievable experience again.  Julie Cuenca

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Dear Joyce,

 I liked everything I heard and read about HypnoBirthing.  However, I had doubts but with each sessions I got more confident.  Not only for what  I was learning but also because I felt that you cared.  You were a fantastic teacher and at helping me develop confidence, as well as helping me rid of my fears.  With each visit with you made me feel more confident, calm.   I gave birth before we even had a chance to take our last session.  John is our first child, and I expected that my labor would start past my due date.  To my surprise, my labor started three weeks early.  I was in active labor for 6 hours total, 5 of which I spent at home.  One hour after we got in the hospital, we had our son so perfect and calm.  Although I had never given birth before, I felt confident and calm.  As I listened  to the relaxation CD's  and did the breathing..  I had the birthing experience I had hoped for; everything was perfect. I also want to thank you for the help you gave me.  I appreciated that you took the time to give me another caring reminder of the essential things to do to stay relaxed.  You always took an extra step to give us as much help as possible.

There is no question in my mind that it was largely because of our HypnoBirthing sessions with you I had a wonderful birthing experience.  We will recommend the HypnoBirthing method and your excellent services to any of our friends who are expecting a child.

With love and gratitude

Judy, James & Noah Taylor