About Hypnosis for Childbirth
Hypnosis helps to encourage that giving birth is, and should be, a natural, calm, joyful, relaxing, and even comfortable experience. A woman’s uterus has two important types of muscles that facilitate the process of birth. When a mother is in a calm and relaxed state, these two sets of muscles work together in unison; the long muscles shortening and applying rhythmic waves of pressure, while the relaxed circular muscles allow the progressive opening of the cervix.
When in a state of relaxation, the body’s natural labour activity signals the brain to release endorphins that produce a natural analgesia or pain reducing effect. Studies show that natural endorphins can be up to 200 times more affective in reducing pain than the drug morphine. Endorphins also cause and sustain a feeling
of peace and relaxation. A mother using the skills developed under hypnosis, together with the verbal and tactile cues of their partner, will experience a calm, comfortable and joyful birthing experience.