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Background Information
Mongan founded Hypnobirthing in 1989
Certified as many as 1,500 pratictioners
Hospitals and other members of the
medical community recognize the
technique
What is Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is based on the belief that birth
is natural and healthy.
Therapists teach women how to self-hypnotize:
using very slow breathing methods- coinciding
with the bodys natural surges
The woman gives birth while experiencing a
daydreaming sensation.
What Pain?
There is no pathological reason for pain
in childbirth. There is nothing that actually
malfunctions. Its tension and fear and
interventions that cause the
malfunctioning, - Marie Mongan, founder
of Hypnobirthing
Advantages
Eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome
before, during, and after birthing.
Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for
painkillers.
Shortens first stage of labor.
Eliminates fatigue during labor, leaving energy
for actual birthing
Advantages Continued
Eliminates risk of hyperventilation from
shallow breathing methods.
Promotes special bonding of mother, baby and
birthing partner.
More rapid postnatal recovery.
Returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful
experience nature intended.
Philosophy
Hypnobirthing is as much a philosophy as it is a
technique. It is a rewarding, relaxing, stress-free
method of birthing that is based on the belief
that when a mother is properly prepared for
birthing physically, mentally, and spiritually, she
can experience the joy of birthing her baby in an
easier, more comfortable, and often even pain
free, manner.
A HypnoBirthing
Family
Websites Used
http://pages.ivillage.com/hypnobirthing
http://www.hypnobirthing.com