Every mother-to-be is excited about the moment when she gets to hold her new baby in her arms for the very first time. However, what they probably are not excited about prospect of going into labour and for many this can be an extremely scary time, especially for first time mums who may not know what to expect.
Of course anytime you venture into the unknown, anxiety levels can quickly rise and although it is quite normal to be anxious about giving birth, too much anxiety and tension can actually lead to an increase in the pain associated with giving birth.
Yet by devoting a little time to learning how to relax deeply into a state of self hypnosis and with regular practice in the last few weeks of pregnancy there is much that can be done to 'take the labour out of giving birth'.
In fact self-hypnosis is a great way to help reduce and even eliminate your anxiety during childbirth. It will help you to release your own natural pain killers and can also be used to help enhance your healing and recovery after the birth too.
All too often, the word hypnosis is associated with being in a state of deep sleep or worse still being out of control. In fact quite the reverse is true. Instead of being asleep and unaware of what is going on around you, you are actually in a completely relaxed and aware state of mind, an ideal state in which to let your body's own natural painkiller flow freely. Using self-hypnosis during birth actually allows you to have even greater control over your body and mind during labour, but as if increased relaxation and pain control were not enough, the benefits do not stop there. Studies have also shown that using self-hypnosis can help alleviate any stresses experienced by your baby too and many mothers who have used this incredible technique will tell you that their babies are so much calmer and more relaxed in the early days after birth, just as if this deep relaxation has spread directly from mother to baby
Self-hypnosis can be learned through a variety of books, CD's and tapes but best of all is to find a Clinical Hypnotherapist or Natural Birth Class teacher in your area who can teach you the technique in person.
If you would like to use hypnosis to help you have a more relaxed and comfortable birth then it's a good idea to begin practising well before your due date, so that you are able to take yourself into a deeply relaxed state, quickly and easily just as soon as the need arises.
Anxiety and pain are two words that are often associated with childbirth. However, this doesn't have to be the case. Through the use of self-hypnosis pain, anxiety, tension and stress can all be alleviated. So if you are looking for an effective natural childbirth method, consider trying self-hypnosis.
Anne Marshall, is a former Midwife and now specializes in providing, hypnosis audios, EFT and homeopathy for women during pregnancy and birth. You can listen to some sample audio tracks for free online at http://www.easingbirth.com/audio.html and keep up to date with the latest free articles, audio tracks and free resources at http://www.easingbirth.com/birth-blog.html
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