Advantages of Hypnobirthing®

Teaches deep levels of relaxation to eliminate the fear that causes tension and, thus, pain
Greatly reduces and often eliminates the need for chemical painkillers and drugs
There are significantly fewer caesareans and surgical births
Reduces greatly the risk of post-natal depression
Can shorten the first phase of labour by up to 4 hours
Reduces the risk of pelvic floor damage
Leaves mother alert, fresh, awake and with energy
Helps keep oxygen supplied to baby during birthing so baby remains calm and safe
Reduces the need for an episiotomy
Lowers the chances of a breech birth by learning how to 'turn' the baby into the correct position using posture and self-hypnosis
Reduces and often eliminates fatigue during labour
Empowers parents with techniques to achieve a gentle, calm birth for themselves and their baby
The birthing companion learns simple massage techniques to assist in the release of pain-numbing hormones
The birth companion is taught how to physically and emotionally support the mother throughout labour and birthing
Embraces the concept of pre-birth parenting
Teaches powerfully effective breathing techniques that allow a woman to gently breathe her baby into the world without the violence of hard, physical pushing
Eliminates risk of hyperventilation through shallow breathing methods
Babies are more alert and content and subsequently sleep better and feed better