HypnoBirthing

HypnoBirthing® is a gentle childbirth education programme that helps achieve a rewarding and stress-free birthing. HypnoBirthing® techniques are easy to learn and apply. Whatever kind of birth you're planning - homebirth, hospital, birthing centre, HypnoBirthing® can help.

Couples learn the techniques together in 5 x 2½ hour sessions.

BENEFITS

  • Eliminates Fear
  • Reduces and most often eliminates the need for painkillers and other interventions.
  • Shortens labour
  • Lessens fatigue during labour, leaving the mother fresh, awake and energized as she brings her baby into the world
  • Shortens labour
  • Eliminates risk of hyperventilation and risk of pelvic floor damage
  • Promotes special bonding
  • More rapid postnatal recovery
  • Returns birthing to a beautiful experience
  • Creates a more integral role for the birthing companion

Wendy Ansell is a qualified Midwife and is currently working at The Cardiff and Vale Trust. She qualified as a HypnoBirthing® practitioner in Feb 2010. She is passionate about educating women and men about the power of birth and promoting normality.

If you have any questions about The Mongan Method of Hypnobirthing® or require further information on courses, please contact The Natural Health Service - 01792 207814.

Testimonials

From Erika and Will (29th November 2010):

Wendy,

Thanks very much for your help during Erika's pregnancy. We found the course very useful and I really think it helped for a smooth labour. I'm sure Bella is more chilled thanks to her gentle transition into the world.

When I first heard about the hypnobirthing course I was a bit sceptical, but I went along to support my wife. The sessions with Wendy were relaxed, good fun and much more informative than just reading the book, since she could expand on topics using her experience as a midwife.

This 'self' hypnosis is very different from the hypnosis seen on TV and there is a theory behind the each of the breathing and relaxation techniques taught in the class. I felt it was important for me to join in with the breathing and relaxation techniques so that I could support and encourage my wife Erika during Labour.

Throughout the sessions Erika became much more reassured about labour and birthing and gave us the confidence to have a home water birth. Our baby girl was born in water at home after 5 hours of active labour and only 10 mins of gas and air. The breathing and relaxation techniques gave us both something to focus on during labour and I felt I had an active role throughout pregnancy and birth.

I'd recommend this course to any couple hoping to make birth a positive experience for both parents.

Many thanks,

Will