What is hypnobirthing? When to do a hypnobirthing class? What are the benefits of hypnobirthing? What is hypnobirthing? Hypnobirthing is a type of childbirth education. It focuses on relaxation techniques and self-hypnosis to help expectant mothers experience a more calm and comfortable birth. In addition to that, hypnobirthing, especially Mindful Hypnobirthing can help you dealContinueContinue reading “When to do a hypnobirthing class?”
Category Archives: Self-help for labour and childbirth
Floppy Face Floppy Fanny
“Floppy Face Floppy Fanny” a magic technique to make childbirth easier, more enjoyable and reduces tearing. How? During childbirth, the process of delivering a baby can be both physically and emotionally intense for the expecting mother. It is natural to feel some level of fear, tension, or discomfort during this journey. However, there is anContinueContinue reading “Floppy Face Floppy Fanny”
5 Things to look for when choosing your childbirth education
You want to be prepared to for the birth of your baby or babies. Here are 5 Things to look for when choosing your childbirth education! As the birth of your baby approaches, you may have a lot of questions. What does a contraction wave feel like? How will I know when to call theContinueContinue reading “5 Things to look for when choosing your childbirth education”
Top 9 Childbirth Affirmations
Before I share my personal top 9 childbirth affirmations, I’d like to explain a little bit more about them. What are affirmations? Affirmations, aka positive affirmations, are phrases that you repeat to yourself over and over again to change your mindset. You can say them out loud our in your head. Receive them as partContinueContinue reading “Top 9 Childbirth Affirmations”
Hypnosis and Mindset Iceberg
The Hypnosis and Mindset Iceberg. The conscious and subconscious mind and the critical faculty. How does that apply to childbirth? Let’s think about that. When you look at an iceberg and you can see the tip of it, you can only see a small part of it. The majority is hiding underwater. So now howContinueContinue reading “Hypnosis and Mindset Iceberg”
How long does labour last?
How long does labour last? What is the average time for labour & childbirth? In medical terms labour is divided into three stages: 1st stage – where your uterus and body are getting ready. Your cervix is softening and will begin to open until it is fully open (dilated). It is sometimes referred to asContinueContinue reading “How long does labour last?”
Make some noise during childbirth
Make some noise during childbirth or not? What do you think is more helpful or beneficial for the birthing process? The Mirror, recently printed an article about a mother who had shared on social media that her doctor told her to be quiet when giving birth. She felt that that was rude, which prompted meContinueContinue reading “Make some noise during childbirth”
Hypnobirthing FAQ
Who is a hypnobirthing course for? My hypnobirthing workshops are aimed at anyone who wants to give their baby a gentle and loving start in life. If you want a positive experience of birth that you can look back and treasure – for the rest of your life, then my workshops are for you. SuitableContinueContinue reading “Hypnobirthing FAQ”
How does hypnobirthing work?
How does Hypnobirthing work and what is the difference between hypnobirthing and mindful hypnobirthing? Hypnobirthing is a method to help women and birthing people to keep calm during pregnancy and childbirth. There is not much research around hypnobirthing available. However, from my experience of giving birth to my four children and supporting families since 2010,ContinueContinue reading “How does hypnobirthing work?”
A-Z of self-help during childbirth
How to be more comfortable during the birth of your baby or babies? Here are 26 things to try… Your A-Z of self-help during childbirth. Have a look through the images, try out some of the things below at home and see how they make you feel. Pick and chose, write your own. Your body,ContinueContinue reading “A-Z of self-help during childbirth”