When should I
start the HypBirth program?
We suggest you begin the program near your 7th month of pregnancy.
However if you have only several weeks to prepare, you can still
benefit simply by speeding up the process. In fact, we have had
many women successfully use the program with only 2 weeks of practice.
We suggest that each 40 to 60 minute CD is listened to 7 times
for maximum results. But if you have only a few weeks to go, you
can "piggy back" and shorten your listening to 5 times
per CD. There are 4 CDs total that facilitate your learning program
and 3 CDs for actual use in labor.
| "I did the HypBirth program
with my first child and found it to be the most amazing
experience. We had a planned home birth and on the day I
went into labor my contractions were very short, about 30
seconds long and 4 to 7 minutes apart. I was so relaxed
that I didn't have any expression of pain; I did feel
intense pressure however. As a result, my birth progressed
quickly. At noon I had no dilation and at 4:55 pm our baby
came flying into this world."
Kristen Eyckles- actor/yoga instructor
(first baby) |
Can
I do HypBirth on my own?
Yes. We understand that not every woman has a labor support companion
while giving birth. Our program is designed to give every women
support whether you are on your own or with a partner.
Can my partner
be a participant?
Absolutely, your partner, lover, husband is not excluded. By
easily learning the tools that you have developed, your partner
becomes the perfect facilitator for the HypBirth program. Bringing
you closer through the bonding of birth is an experience that
we encourage. We've even included "HypNotes"
which is essentially a cheat sheet so your partner can have easy
access to all the tools you have learned.
| "With my first child I
had a C-section, so it was really important to me to have
a natural birth with my second. The hypnosis really helped
me in labor, it was a completely positive experience. I
had an incredible labor at home and even in-between the
contractions I was still talking and having fun. I had the
birth that I wanted, I get so excited still today even thinking
about it.
The program also helped during
my pregnancy, which I didn't expect. The relaxation
tools gave me a lot of relief from the back pain that I
was having."
Nicole Kahan (second baby, VBAC) |
Can I use
HypBirth if I'm planning on using an epidural?
Even if you are planning to use an epidural, HypBirth will provide
you with all the tools necessary to move comfortably through early
labor when epidurals are not generally advised.
What if I'm already
taking another childbirth or hypnosis class?
HypBirth is the perfect complement to any childbirth education
or hypnosis program. Because the program is concise and directive,
learning extra skills to deepen your level of relaxation will
only enhance the education you have already received. Many childbirth
education courses spend the majority of their class time teaching
the birth process and intervention issues. The goal of
HypBirth is pain management. There are approximately
7 hours of audio material in the HypBirth program. Find a small
amount of quiet time each day to sit back and relax; HypBirth
will do the rest by gently instilling a new expectation for childbirth.
| "I used the HypBirth program
and it was amazing .It was a completely different experience
from my first birth. I even remember in the car drive over
to the hospital (in which I was 8 cm dilated) we were joking
around in between my surges."
Karen Britton- JPL scientist (second
Baby) |
What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is simply a relaxation tool designed to facilitate
"focused concentration." It is a learned response to the
mind that enables you to achieve your desired outcome, i.e. weight
loss, anxiety or pain control. When used for the purpose of childbirth,
your learned response is to achieve a relaxed and positive attitude
toward each and every contraction.
HypBirth is designed to teach you on a mental, emotional, and physical
level. HypBirth is also easily adaptable to any spiritual or religious
belief. Covering all your bases is essential in childbirth preparation.
HypBirth will ensure that you will continually elevate your endorphin
levels throughout labor, thus keeping you relaxed and at ease. This
is easily accomplished through daily relaxation exercises.
Can
I be hypnotized?
Hypnosis is a natural process and is part of our daily
lives though we may be unaware of it. For example, haven't
you driven several miles in your car and suddenly realized you couldn't
remember what you had just passed? There is no threat of danger
in these situations, your conscious mind has simply left the driving
to your subconscious, allowing yourself some time for a good daydream.
This is a form of self-hypnosis and generally occurs when you are
driving a habitual route. Here's another example: when you're
watching a movie or reading a good book, your awareness is only
focused on the illusion. Your body and emotional being respond as
if your experience were real by physically reacting with tears,
fear or romantic bliss. Relaxing your conscious mind for
the sake of momentary enjoyment is a form of self-hypnosis.
Athletes do it all the time-- injuring themselves during a game
and not even being aware of it until the game is over. Their focused
awareness is on the game not the injury. This type of reaction can
only be achieved through self-hypnosis.
| "Three months ago we had
a HypBirth. I was in labor for 7 hours and I felt in control.
I never wanted any pain medication. I just felt great throughout
the whole process. We're big fans of the program."
Kay Berry- united Methodist minister
(first baby)
"I liked that I had some support
so that I could be with her during the entire process."
Douglas Berry- husband and comic
book writer |
What should I expect
hypnosis to feel like?
Hypnosis simply feels like a deep state of relaxation.
You may experience a feeling of floating as you become more comfortably
relaxed. Another way to describe the feeling of hypnosis is daydreaming.
Your mind becomes so at ease, it naturally drifts into a pleasurable
state of awareness. Your subconscious mind takes charge, allowing
you to access new suggestions as it reorganizes its old thought
patterns. With HypBirth the old, outdated expectations of
birth are made new with positive suggestions for a normal and easy,
no-drama birth.
Will I feel my
labor?
Another common concern is when using a hypnosis program
women will become disassociated from their labor, or won't feel
contractions. Not only will you feel your contractions but also
because you are at ease, you will be more present with your body.
Women using the HypBirth program often make such remarks as, "That
was a really good contraction - I could feel my cervix opening!"
with a smile of achievement on their face.
| "I'm thrilled to be telling
you about the HypBirth program. There is no doubt in my mind
that without the tools that I had learned I could not of had
a natural birth. I had prudrumal labor (early labor that last
for days) and without these tools I would have gone to the
hospital too early and would have probably ended up with a
c-section."
Debbie Fryman - owner of DigitalLifeStories.net
(first baby) |
Will my mind be
taken over?
The word hypnosis is commonly confused with the outdated
perception of mind control, where a hypnotherapist places her subject
in a trance to do some unspeakable crime. This is just not
possible! You must always be a willing participant to practice
a learned response. With an inevitable due date approaching, most
pregnant women are happy and willing to learn tools that will create
an easier labor. If you don't agree with our statement, simply send
your HypBirth program back and we will gladly refund your money.
|
Kristen