Pregnancy Hypnotherapy

How can Hypnotherapy help during pregnancy?

When in the state of hypnosis, you tap into the subconscious (the part of your mind that is responsible for all your bodily functions including your heart rate, hormone production and elimination system, as well as the part which stores your emotions, fears and anxiety).

As only the mind can think it determines what and when the body feels. What the mind chooses to accept or perceive as being real, the robot body, accordingly responds to. For example imagine now the sound of someone scraping their nails down a blackboard.

¨ How has that made you feel?

¨ Did you cringe?

¨ Did you see/hear that happening?

¨ But was it real?

Therefore, when in the state of hypnosis we can make changes that we wouldn’t otherwise be able to achieve on a conscious level and are able to support you through the different stages of your pregnancy.

Support during the first trimester

There are many advantages to the use of hypnosis in early pregnancy, as it can not only in most cases guarantee a good outcome at birth but will allay most of the normal aches, discomforts and anxieties.

One of the first problems during pregnancy, is the onset of morning sickness (though in some cases this does not just happen in the morning but can last all day and well into the evening and throughout the night).

There are many theories about the cause of morning sickness but it appears to be a combination of the hormonal, physical and emotional changes taking place in your body. Whatever the cause, the control centre for the production of hormones, emotions and physical changes is within our own body, and it is the subconscious part of our mind which manages and effects theses changes. Therefore, we can use hypnosis in early pregnancy, in most cases through one or two sessions, to reduce the feelings of nausea and sickness by given suggestions to relax and to release any stresses and tensions. A CD will also be provided for you to practise with at home.

The work carried out during the sessions to reduce feelings of nausea and sickness tend to also removes the extreme tiredness you may experience. This can therefore be covered during these sessions. If you are not experiencing any sickness a one off session, together with a CD to practise with at home, will enable you to gain relief from these feelings of tiredness.

Support during the second trimester

This is the stage of your pregnancy in which women tend to enjoy the most. Now is the ideal time to attend the HypnoBirthing® antenatal classes.

Support during the third trimester

The 3rd trimester can bring with it many minor ailments but if you experience any of them they can be the most troublesome. Heartburn, backache, swollen feet & legs, high blood pressure, headaches, fluctuations in temperature, aching joints & aching of the breasts quite often are due to the increased weight as the baby grows. All of these ailments can be controlled by hypnosis and in most cases removed completely where hypnosis has been used in early pregnancy, as by now you will be quite adept at achieving the relaxed trance state with the ability to produce self analgesia if needed (with restrictions).

How can I stop myself worrying so much?

Many women experience emotional highs and lows during their pregnancy and this can be caused by many things. During your first session I will work with you to identify all fears, anxieties and tensions relating to your past experiences, current pregnancy and thoughts around childbirth and becoming a parent. This information is then used to create an individual programme for you. For many women 2 sessions is sufficient to enable them to begin enjoying their pregnancy. However, there is sometimes a need for follow up sessions which will be discussed with you at the time.

An excellent follow up to these sessions is to attend the HypnoBirthing® antenatal classes.

How many sessions will I need and where are they held?

The number of sessions will depend on the treatment required and will be discussed with you when you phone to make an appointment. Each session lasts 60 minutes and will take place in the relaxed comfortable atmosphere of my home in Sidcup .

How much does it cost?

I charge £50 per session.

How do I book?

Contact me to book an appointment or to find out more.