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It’s not uncommon for pregnant women to weigh their options when it comes to a healthy birthing plan. Some women want to experience as little pain as possible and are comfortable utilizing pain-reducing drugs or an epidural.

Other women want to experience the natural beauty of birth without having any drugs administered.

If that’s the case for you, you can still make it through your labor and delivery without fear. Everyone recognizes that having a baby is painful – but the minute your newborn is in your arms, you’ll forget all about the discomfort you endured.

However, the idea of a natural birth can be a bit overwhelming and scary, even if you know it’s what you want. If you’re feeling nervous about it, hypnosis can help you. Let’s take a closer look at how you can benefit from it before you give birth.

It’s a Form of Natural Pain Management

Again, one of the biggest concerns most pregnant women have when it comes to childbirth is pain. While hypnosis doesn’t necessarily take away that pain, it can help you manage the anxiety associated with it.

When you’re under hypnosis, your mind and body are in a deeply relaxed state. When you’re in that state, you can learn how to redirect your attention away from painful sensations.

Hypnosis is often used on people who deal with chronic pain, or other ailments brought on by diseases and injuries. It can be used to help you manage the pain as you give birth without forcing you to rely on drugs to find relief.

It Reduces Fear

If you struggle with fear about giving birth, you’re not alone. Most new mothers – especially first-time mothers – have a lot of fear and anxiety about the labor process. Whether you worry about what could go wrong or just anxious about an unfamiliar experience, hypnosis can help.

When you’re in the relaxed state of hypnosis, your mind is more open to suggestions. Your therapist can help you learn how to decrease your fears of giving birth by offering calming suggestions for you to lean into.

That might include things like focusing on the health of your baby, or how good it will feel to hold them in your arms. By shifting your perspective to the positive aspects of giving birth, your fearful thoughts won’t have room to take over.

nurse holding newborn baby in hospitalIt Builds Body Confidence

Another concern many women have is their ability to have a baby and whether they’ll actually be able to do it.

While childbirth is one of the most natural experiences in the world, it’s also overwhelming to think about growing a life inside you and then giving birth.

Hypnosis can boost your self-confidence, especially if that’s something you struggle with. It can strengthen your mind so you have a greater sense of self-esteem and can help you feel better about your body and the amazing thing it’s about to do. You can carry that strength and confidence with you into the delivery room, and you’ll be more likely to feel in control.

It Reduces Stress

One of the biggest benefits of hypnosis is that it can reduce your stress levels. As a result, you’ll feel more relaxed every day. No matter how close you are to giving birth, that’s something that will benefit you and your unborn child.

The more relaxed you are, the healthier you’ll both be. You can look forward to the birth, rather than feeling fearful about it.

If you’re interested in learning more about hypnosis for childbirth and how it can help you through the process of natural birth, feel free to contact me for information.