{"id":227,"date":"2017-09-07T07:38:35","date_gmt":"2017-09-07T07:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spadreaming.com\/blog\/?p=227"},"modified":"2025-12-15T10:40:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T07:40:12","slug":"5-questions-you-may-have-about-hypnobirthing-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spadreaming.com\/blog\/5-questions-you-may-have-about-hypnobirthing-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"5 questions you may have about Hypnobirthing answered"},"content":{"rendered":"

Be positive!<\/span><\/p>\n

If there was ever a mantra that has proven rewarding yet simple, it is that of positivity. Approaching life with a glass-half-full mindset makes one feel more peaceful, happier and calm. Why then, is the process of giving life shrouded in fear and pessimism? A mother-to-be\u2019s Due Date hangs over her head throughout pregnancy, and it doesn\u2019t just start at conception. Right from puberty when their bodies began to prepare for childbirth, women approach the task with foreboding. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Enter Hypnobirthing, the use of hypnosis to achieve maximum relaxation, comfort, and relief during childbirth and designed to release fear and build confidence during birth. The method is based on the work of Grantly Dick-Read, MD, an English obstetrician who wrote <\/span>Childbirth Without Fear<\/span><\/i> in 1944. According to Dr Dick-Read, use of hypnosis during labour helps women break what he termed the “Fear-Tension-Pain syndrome” which makes labour more difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though it has existed for a long time, Hypnobirthing is growing in popularity all around the world. Curious? We asked Yvonne Meyer Onyando, a certified KG Hypnobirthing teacher and founder of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, some of the questions you might have.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does Hypnobirthing work?<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cHypnobirthing is based on the power of suggestion. The labouring woman uses positive affirmations, suggestions, and visualisation to relax her body, guide her thoughts, and control her breathing. To do this, women prepare their mind through learning a self-hypnosis technique during pregnancy. The mother is taken through the techniques in a class and then practices by listening to recordings or their partner reading relaxations scripts to them,\u201d explains Yvonne. \u201cApart from the hypnosis, Hypnobirthing is about getting to know facts and information about labour and birth, which a mother-to-be needs to release fear and learn to trust their body, instinct, and their baby. Childbirth is a natural process which a woman\u2019s body is equipped for. Like a marathon, if one believes they can do it, they are unlikely to give up.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Does this mean a pain-free birth?<\/b><\/p>\n

Sorry to disappoint, but hypnotherapy isn\u2019t about doing things unconsciously at the click of a finger as TV would have us believe. According to Yvonne, a positive birth experience does not mean the birth is painless. Rather, it is one that is free of fear and tension. \u201cYou are still conscious and aware, but deeply relaxed. This makes the process much easier for the mother,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a good birth experience?<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of things can contribute to this as every mother\u2019s experience is personal. Being able to make your own informed choices, having a care provider who listens to your preferences, knowing what questions to ask and having a good support system are some of the things that contribute to a pleasant experience. Equipping a mother-to-be with information ensures that whatever turns a birth may take, she is prepared for it and remains calm throughout.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Do I have to give birth at a Birth Centre?<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cHypnobirthing is done wherever the mother feels comfortable. It could be at a hospital or a birthing centre. Some mothers need a doctor nearby for them to feel relaxed, while others do not like the idea of hospitals. It is all a matter of preference. For whatever setting she chooses, the mother should make sure her care provider understands how the technique works and once again, listens to her preferences.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

When is best to start learning the technique?<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s ideal to start the classes in the second trimester. The more time to practice, the more energy a mother-to-be will have for the birth. However, practicing the hypnosis for even a short time is highly beneficial. Mental preparation makes a big difference in the process of giving birth.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from being a certified KG Hypnobirthing teacher, <\/span><\/i>Yvonne is <\/span><\/i>a pregnancy and birth coach, <\/span><\/i>NLP Master Practitioner<\/span><\/i>, Quantum Breath Facilitator, <\/span><\/i>Reiki Healer<\/span><\/i> and <\/span><\/i>Family Constellations<\/span><\/i><\/a> Facilitator. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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