NPR has been doing a series on chilbirth around the world and different options/information for women. On July 18, 2011 they had a segment on HypnoBirthing (a variety of hypnosis for childbirth technique). You may read the whole story by clicking on this link .
It is exciting to see more and more positive media on using hypnosis for birth! Hypnosis covers a wide range of techniques and uses. This is also very true in childbirth as well.
I have been teaching Hypnosis for Birth since 1995 and have studied several of the techniques available. Initially I was certified in Mongan's HypnoBirthing, but allowed my certification to drop in 2000 as I had customized and altered the program to fit my practice and clients. Some of those differences included not using the "rainbow relaxation" that is mentioned in this story, nor do I suggest women use a visualization that takes them away from their birth. I prefer to teach visualizations that support what the woman's body is doing while diminishing her perception of sensation and assisting her to go into deep relaxation and focus. This serves to help her stay calm and peace while working with her contractions.
Using the power of mind and consciously accessing more with the mind-body connection is a powerful for birth and in many other aspects of life. I'd love to hear other's experiences using hypnosis for their pregnancies and birth.
No comments:
Post a Comment