Frequently Asked Questions:
What is HypnoBirthing?
HypnoBirthing is a childbirth method that focuses on preparing parents for gentle birth. In HypnoBirthing
classes, you will learn proven techniques in a well-thought-out program of deep relaxation, visualization,
and self-hypnosis. All of these are designed to help you achieve a more comfortable birth. HypnoBirthing
encourages a calm, peaceful, and natural pregnancy, birth, and bonding experience for families.
How does HypnoBirthing differ from other childbirth preparation methods?
Unlike other childbirth methods that teach you how to cope with and manage pain, HypnoBirthing is based
on the premise that childbirth does not necessarily need to be painful if the mother is properly prepared
and relaxed. When women understand that pain is caused by constrictor hormones, created by fear, they
learn, instead, to release fear thus creating endorphins—the feel good hormones. They are then able to
change their expectations of long, painful labor and are able to replace them with expectations of a more
comfortable birthing. Rather than exhausting, shallow breathing and the distraction techniques of typical
“prepared childbirth” programs, HypnoBirthing parents learn deep abdominal breathing and total relaxation,
enabling the laboring mother to work in harmony with her body and her baby. This allows her to achieve a
shorter and more comfortable labor for herself and baby.
How is the Birth Companion involved?
The Birth Companion of the mother’s choice is an integral part of the HypnoBirthing experience. He or she
practices with the mother in helping to prepare for deep relaxation. During labor the Birth Companion
guides the laboring mother through hypnosis prompts, relaxation techniques, deepening methods, and
visualizations, provides comfort measures, and joins in welcoming the new baby, often by receiving the
baby as he emerges.
Will I be unconscious or will I remember my birth experience?
Despite misconceptions and misinformation, you are definitely not unconscious during self-hypnosis. The
HypnoBirthing mother is deeply relaxed, but she is also an active participant in the labor process. Though
she is deeply relaxed, she is totally aware and may return to a conversant state or choose to become
mobile whenever she desires. HypnoBirthing mothers often find that they experience time distortion and
are not distracted by other people or their birthing environment, while they focus on their birthing and
their baby.
Will HypnoBirthing be useful to me if I don’t opt for a natural childbirth or if circumstances necessitate
medical intervention or a surgical birth?
Absolutely. The things you will learn in your HypnoBirthing classes will help you to learn relaxation skills
that will be useful to both you and your baby, regardless of your birth experience. In the event that
medical intervention of any sort is needed, you will find yourself better able to remain calm and in control.
Mothers who have needed scheduled cesareans for medical reasons report that they were totally relaxed
before, during and after the procedure. Many report that they needed little or no medication following
the birth, and they were able to return to normal functioning in a very short period of time.
Is it true that I will experience a pain-free birth with HypnoBirthing?
HypnoBirthing does not promise painless birthing, though many HypnoBirthing mothers do report having a
relatively pain-free birth or one that they were able to manage easily. When the cause of pain--fear that
constricts the birthing muscles—is eliminated, birthing can be accomplished in a shorter period and much
more comfortably. A relaxed mother’s body will produce more endorphins, nature’s own relaxants.
HypnoBirthing mothers may still experience sensations of tightening or pressure; but most describe their
birth experience as working with their body through the sensations, and thus avoiding the excruciating
pain that is frequently spoken of by women who choose other methods of preparation for birthing.
What if my doctor/midwife is not familiar with HypnoBirthing? Can I still use this method and how can my
healthcare providers help me to achieve my HypnoBirthing goals?
More and more care providers are becoming aware of the benefits of HypnoBirthing. Many hospitals offer
HypnoBirthing as an option in their childbirth education programs, and HypnoBirthing is now taught in
some schools of medicine to student doctors. If your care giver is not knowledgeable about HypnoBirthing,
take the opportunity early in your pregnancy to discuss the techniques you will be using and the type of
calm birthing environment that you desire. In class, you will learn how to create a plan of Birth
Preferences, which will help you to communicate your birthing goals and preferences to your doctor or
midwife. Also, your HypnoBirthing instructor will contact your provider with information on HypnoBirthing.
What are the statistics for HypnoBirthing?
The HypnoBirthing Institute collects data from HypnoBirthing families around the world. To view the 2007
outcomes from the US, click here (you will be taken to a .PDF document).
Will Jackie be with me at the birth of my baby?
It's up to you. You can choose to hire Jackie to provide labor support, which is a separate service from the
HypnoBirthing Training itself. A doula's assistance can be particularly helpful when you give birth in a
hospital setting, where the staff may not be familiar with HypnoBirthing.
What if I cannot afford the full cost of classes or doula services?
I firmly believe that all expectant families should have access to quality childbirth education and doula
services. If you have financial concerns, please contact me and we can work together to find a mutually
agreeable arrangement. I work on a case by case basis.
What is HypnoBirthing?
HypnoBirthing is a childbirth method that focuses on preparing parents for gentle birth. In HypnoBirthing
classes, you will learn proven techniques in a well-thought-out program of deep relaxation, visualization,
and self-hypnosis. All of these are designed to help you achieve a more comfortable birth. HypnoBirthing
encourages a calm, peaceful, and natural pregnancy, birth, and bonding experience for families.
How does HypnoBirthing differ from other childbirth preparation methods?
Unlike other childbirth methods that teach you how to cope with and manage pain, HypnoBirthing is based
on the premise that childbirth does not necessarily need to be painful if the mother is properly prepared
and relaxed. When women understand that pain is caused by constrictor hormones, created by fear, they
learn, instead, to release fear thus creating endorphins—the feel good hormones. They are then able to
change their expectations of long, painful labor and are able to replace them with expectations of a more
comfortable birthing. Rather than exhausting, shallow breathing and the distraction techniques of typical
“prepared childbirth” programs, HypnoBirthing parents learn deep abdominal breathing and total relaxation,
enabling the laboring mother to work in harmony with her body and her baby. This allows her to achieve a
shorter and more comfortable labor for herself and baby.
How is the Birth Companion involved?
The Birth Companion of the mother’s choice is an integral part of the HypnoBirthing experience. He or she
practices with the mother in helping to prepare for deep relaxation. During labor the Birth Companion
guides the laboring mother through hypnosis prompts, relaxation techniques, deepening methods, and
visualizations, provides comfort measures, and joins in welcoming the new baby, often by receiving the
baby as he emerges.
Will I be unconscious or will I remember my birth experience?
Despite misconceptions and misinformation, you are definitely not unconscious during self-hypnosis. The
HypnoBirthing mother is deeply relaxed, but she is also an active participant in the labor process. Though
she is deeply relaxed, she is totally aware and may return to a conversant state or choose to become
mobile whenever she desires. HypnoBirthing mothers often find that they experience time distortion and
are not distracted by other people or their birthing environment, while they focus on their birthing and
their baby.
Will HypnoBirthing be useful to me if I don’t opt for a natural childbirth or if circumstances necessitate
medical intervention or a surgical birth?
Absolutely. The things you will learn in your HypnoBirthing classes will help you to learn relaxation skills
that will be useful to both you and your baby, regardless of your birth experience. In the event that
medical intervention of any sort is needed, you will find yourself better able to remain calm and in control.
Mothers who have needed scheduled cesareans for medical reasons report that they were totally relaxed
before, during and after the procedure. Many report that they needed little or no medication following
the birth, and they were able to return to normal functioning in a very short period of time.
Is it true that I will experience a pain-free birth with HypnoBirthing?
HypnoBirthing does not promise painless birthing, though many HypnoBirthing mothers do report having a
relatively pain-free birth or one that they were able to manage easily. When the cause of pain--fear that
constricts the birthing muscles—is eliminated, birthing can be accomplished in a shorter period and much
more comfortably. A relaxed mother’s body will produce more endorphins, nature’s own relaxants.
HypnoBirthing mothers may still experience sensations of tightening or pressure; but most describe their
birth experience as working with their body through the sensations, and thus avoiding the excruciating
pain that is frequently spoken of by women who choose other methods of preparation for birthing.
What if my doctor/midwife is not familiar with HypnoBirthing? Can I still use this method and how can my
healthcare providers help me to achieve my HypnoBirthing goals?
More and more care providers are becoming aware of the benefits of HypnoBirthing. Many hospitals offer
HypnoBirthing as an option in their childbirth education programs, and HypnoBirthing is now taught in
some schools of medicine to student doctors. If your care giver is not knowledgeable about HypnoBirthing,
take the opportunity early in your pregnancy to discuss the techniques you will be using and the type of
calm birthing environment that you desire. In class, you will learn how to create a plan of Birth
Preferences, which will help you to communicate your birthing goals and preferences to your doctor or
midwife. Also, your HypnoBirthing instructor will contact your provider with information on HypnoBirthing.
What are the statistics for HypnoBirthing?
The HypnoBirthing Institute collects data from HypnoBirthing families around the world. To view the 2007
outcomes from the US, click here (you will be taken to a .PDF document).
Will Jackie be with me at the birth of my baby?
It's up to you. You can choose to hire Jackie to provide labor support, which is a separate service from the
HypnoBirthing Training itself. A doula's assistance can be particularly helpful when you give birth in a
hospital setting, where the staff may not be familiar with HypnoBirthing.
What if I cannot afford the full cost of classes or doula services?
I firmly believe that all expectant families should have access to quality childbirth education and doula
services. If you have financial concerns, please contact me and we can work together to find a mutually
agreeable arrangement. I work on a case by case basis.
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