The Loving Way. . . . In Harmony with Nature

 

What is HypnoBirthing®?


The sound of a newborn's first cry breaks the silence of the dawn. The mother and birthing companion hold their arms out to welcome this new soul into the world. The infant is laid upon the mother's chest, skin-to-skin, as the birthing companion lays a warm blanket over both of them. Infant, mother and birthing companion bond and introduce themselves in this tender moment.

The hospital staff is in awe of the quiet, calm, and peaceful atmosphere of this scene. The birthing and labor were all carried out in this fashion with the mother very relaxed, in control, and working with her body to bring the baby into the world. Her birthing companion, usually the father, supporting her and guiding her with soft words and visualizations. A true celebration of life!

This scene has been repeated many times since the first HypnoBirthing® baby was born to Maura in January of 1990. Maura's mother, Marie Mongan is the founder of the HypnoBirthing® Institute, which teaches and certifies educators in this philosophy and technique of birthing.

Relaxation, achieved through self-hypnosis techniques, releases the fear and tensions that cause long labor. According to Dr. Grantly Dick-Read, upon whose work HypnoBirthing® was born, fear creates tension and tension creates pain. This negative cycle is replaced with confidence, calm, and comfort. Through hypnosis, a naturally induced state of relaxed concentration, suggestions are communicated to the subconscious mind. Our subconscious mind directly influences what we think, how we feel, and the choices we make. The suggestions used in HypnoBirthing assure that old beliefs about birthing are replaced by new empowering beliefs that return birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience nature intended

The use of hypnosis for childbirth has recently received a much-earned recognition in the media. Dateline (NBC) presented a comprehensive segment on the subject. The Miami-Herald ran an article and more recently, the Miami ABC Affiliate (Channel 10) aired a segment on the experience of various mothers during the Health Watch segment of the news.

As a Certified HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator I am honored to empower couples to access the innate wonders of the human body. The ability to give birth in this comfortable loving way, in harmony with nature, is a birthright every woman should experience