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What's in the name 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.
| "Twenty months ago I gave
birth to my son Simon at home. My birth was amazing. It was
so wonderful; I stayed completely relaxed through 16 hours
of active labor. Because I am a midwife and I have been with
many women in labor, I've seen many hypnosis techniques. The
results of the HypBirth program are so much better and the
technique is so much more effective. I can't recommend
it highly enough. I can't wait to do it again!"
Felisha Forest - Nurse Midwife
with home birth services in Los Angeles CA (first baby)
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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The word hypnosis is commonly confused with the outdated perception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.
We guarantee* that
all the suggestive responses in HypBirth are in accordance with
positive natural laws of birth. If you don't agree with our statement,
simply send your HypBirth program back and we will gladly refund
your money.
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I had a fantastic birth. I used the HypBirth program
and my birth was better than I had ever dreamed. I had heard
all these horror stories of women having 18 hours of hard
labor and I didn't want to have that, so I visualized
a quick easy birth and I ended up having a 4-hour labor. I
can't say it was pain free but I managed the pain with
the techniques. I kept myself focused on the out come, a healthy
baby boy who brings us so much joy.
Carolyn Patterson - Cal Tech
computer analyst (first baby)
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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.
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I, like my sister had a c-section with my first child
and was very disappointed. After watching my sister labor
with the HypBirth program I knew that was the way to go. I
was able to drastically reduce the pain a women feels in birth.
My daughter too, was born healthy and happy, it was just amazing.
Robyn Tillman - (second baby)
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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. |
Felisha