HypnoBirthing ante-natal Classes in Colchester

Now in its twentieth year worldwide, HypnoBirthing® is a complete antenatal education for couples like yourselves. Our HypnoBirthing classes in Colchester are intended to help you have the most natural childbirth possible, using easily-learned self hypnosis, breathing and deep relaxation techniques to practice with your birthing partner.  You are very welcome to attend with your partner, mother, friend, doula or midwife - in fact, whoever you intend to have at your side during the birth of your baby.

Although HypnoBirthing can be taken as a complete, standalone ante-natal class, it also complements any other birth preparation you may decide to undertake, for instance NCT classes, yoga for birth, NHS antenatal classes.  Whatever kind of birth you're planning - homebirth, hospital, "vbac", planned Caesarian, birthing centre or waterbirth - HypnoBirthing® can help.  HypnoBirthing® is the Active Birth phenomenon that’s sweeping the UK.  

HypnoBirthing® is a rewarding, relaxing and stree-free method of childbirth, teaching the art and joy of experiencing childbirth in an easier, more comfortable, and usually pain-free manner as nature intended.

Don't miss out on your chance to experience a better birth for you, your partner AND your baby!

Complete ante-natal classes for couples starting NOW IN COLCHESTER

THE HYPNOBIRTHING® ADVANTAGE
“Demand the Original - Expect the Best”

Eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain syndrome before, during and after birthing

Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for chemical painkillers

Shortens the first stages of childbirth by several hours

Eliminates fatigue during childbirth, leaving mother fresh, awake and with energy for actual birthing

Eliminates risk of hyperventilation from “shallow breathing methods”

Promotes special bonding of mother, baby and father/ birthing companion

More rapid postnatal recovery

Returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience Nature intended

Creates a more integral role for the father/birthing companion

Reduces and often eliminates nausea

It helps baby too.  We find that babies born using HypnoBirthing® tend to be calmer, feed better, sleep better and experience less trauma, because they are gently and calmly breathed into the world at their own pace.

Scientific research has also shown that the babies usually have higher Agpar scores as well (a measure of how well your baby is doing immediately after the birth, and then five minutes later).

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
“Taking the Birthing World by Calm”

Relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to eliminate the fear and tension that cause long labour and pain, replacing it with confidence, calm and comfort

Breathing techniques that work with your body to avoid the damage of panting and “pushing”

Other techniques to produce a shorter, more comfortable birth

The creation and control of the body’s own natural anaesthesia

The source of the myth that pain must accompany normal birthing

Why women in other cultures have birthings almost entirely free of discomfort

How the mother’s mind and body are designed to work in harmony throughout pregnancy and childbirth

Practice in deep relaxation during and between contractions

The importance of prenatal and postnatal bonding
 

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
“The Gold Standard of Birthing with Hypnosis”

“When you learn about the way fear makes you tense up, it makes a lot of sense.  Why should it hurt?”  “Evan’s birth was a lot easier than my first baby, Lana.  There wasn’t so much pushing.  The bonus is, I can remember so much of it.  I was more aware of what was happening.” 

Trina and Jan Docherty, Colchester

PROFESSIONAL REACTIONS

I would have to say that HypnoBirthing® is the most amazing phenomenon to observe in action. Women seem to sail through the birthing of their babies, working as a team with their birth partner who is the essential anchor for her. There is nothing for the midwife to do except sit quietly and watch and wait. The entire experience seems to bring the couple closer together as they share in the achievement and benefit from the enhanced trust in one another that they have developed.  I also think from an educational point of view couples seem to really take on board the physiological process and how a positive environment is essential to a normal outcome. And finally, I think the real success story for HypnoBirthing® is it's benefit to men. Men have the hardest job really, being supportive to their partners but not really having a defined role. Men's role as HypnoBirthing® partners is clearly key to the whole success  story and being actively involved in the birth of their children allows men to bond easily and immediately with them”.

Jacqui , independent midwife UK

HOW DOES HYPNOSIS HELP CHILDBIRTH?

Hypnosis is a natural state of relaxed concentration - a state of mind in which you are fully aware but learn to tune out any negative thoughts and distractions so that you can communicate more useful suggestions to the subconscious - the part of the mind that influences what you think, how you feel, and the choices you make.  It can actually help to control pain.  There is no magic to achieving success with self-hypnosis.  Almost anyone who chooses to can reach deep relaxation and redirected focus. 

When having your baby with HypnoBirthing®, what you will experience is similar to daydreaming or the feeling of  “losing yourself" when reading a book or staring at a fire.  You will be totally relaxed, but fully aware and in control.  You will be aware of your body’s contractions but will be able to decide the extent to which you feel the surge.  You will experience your baby’s birth in an atmosphere of calm and relaxation, without  the fear and tension that cause pain.  Your body’s natural anaesthesia  (endorphins) will replace the stress hormones that create pain.  You will be fully awake and involved throughout.

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IMPORTANT - BEWARE IMITATIONS!

Some therapists are advertising "hypnobirthing", "hypno-birthing", "hypnobirth", "Hypno Birthing", or similiar variations of the name.

Only practitioners certified by The HypnoBirthing® Institute can provide the detailed, time-proven instruction that has helped thousands of women around the world have a calmer, easier, more comfortable birth.

If you are seeking HypnoBirthing® classes for labour and birthing, be sure that the person you have contacted has been trained and certified by the HypnoBirthing® Institute.

Ask to see his or her certificate to be sure that you are getting authentic instruction in HypnoBirthing® rather than an imitation. If you have questions or doubts, please email the HypnoBirthing® Institute for verification of the practitioner's affiliation.