‘Smooth delivery’ - The Times
A Times newspaper article on the use of hypnotherapeutic techniques for pregnancy and childbirth:
‘After two traumatic experiences, one mother learnt how to switch off labour pains and enjoy the birth of her third baby’
She and her partner got to the hospital after giving the children breakfast and getting them off to school in a very normal way:
“We were both so relaxed that the midwives assumed that we were at the paperwork stage.” ‘“Immediately after the birth, a paediatrician came into the room and couldn’t believe how quiet and calm the baby was,” says Lloyd-Birt, adding that she felt fantastic.’
The Times (Body & Soul) 26/02/05 p12 by Emma Mahony.
Further reading:Stand and Deliver (And Other Brilliant Ways to Give Birth) by Emma Mahony (Harper Collins £7.99)
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A well-known study, which showed some of the benefits of using hypnosis in childbirth, particularly for 2nd stage
Davidson, J, MD.: An assessment of the value of hypnosis in pregnancy and labour. British Med Journal 13/10/62, 951-953.
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A well-
In 1955 the British Medical Association (BMA) issued a definitive statement about hypnosis saying that: ‘...in suitable subjects it is an effective method of relieving pain in childbirth without altering the normal course of labour.’
Here is further information on pregnancy and childbirth using hypnotherapy:
Here is further information on pregnancy and childbirth using hypnotherapy:
Pregnancy timeline - BBC
An informative pregnancy timeline. Click here to visit the page.
‘...learning self-hypnosis actually gives a patient greater control over the stress, anxiety and pain of medical operations and childbirth.’
A research study at the University of Florida which showed that women who learnt self-hypnosis before giving birth needed less medication, had fewer complications and were more likely to deliver healthier babies. They also suffered less stress and anxiety in the weeks before birth.
Research study at the University of Florida, Professor Paul Schauble and colleagues. See summary and details.
‘Power over the Pain - Hypnosis can ease the pain of childbirth’ - abc NEWS
A web news item on Tania Lapointe who had previously given birth but had painful experiences, so she looked for a better way. She was taught to use self-hypnosis and was determined her third birth was going to be different. During her labour: ‘...without any medication at all, she was calm, quiet and peaceful...’
abcNEWS.com 07/05/02 (the story has since been archived)
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