Comfortable, Natural Childbirth With Hypnosis & Deep Relaxation Hypno-Birthing: The Garfield Method is the method I use for expectant and expecting mothers. The following information is reprinted with permission from the Clinical Hypnosis Institute and Frank Garfield, CMHt:
Wouldn't it be great to have your baby quickly, naturally and comfortably? It is possible to have this kind of experience using a special process of deep relaxation that can be incorporated with the childbirth method of your choice.
Anxiety, tension and fear are the most common factors that contribute to long and uncomfortable deliveries. Relaxation in vertical or semi-vertical positions allow the baby to slip easily and naturally down the birth canal using the natural forces of gravity.
Eliminating anxiety, tensions and fear throughout the pregnancy as well as during delivery can result in a baby that is very calm and relaxed following birth, which means it sleeps well and has a generally placid personality.
Tension itself can be the cause of pain. The mother and baby have their own complex internal communication system. The baby will experience whatever mother thinks or feels so tension and anxiety can complicate the natural process of childbirth.
In a natural process like childbirth, discomfort can be eliminated or greatly diminished by learning deep relaxation. There is no discomfort involved in doubling up your fist, which is a normal muscle contraction. The uterus is one of the largest muscles in the female body and just because it contracts, does not mean the sensation has to be experienced as painful, but rather a simple hardening of the muscle that brings that new love into your life quickly and easily. Even most first-time mothers will experience deliveries on the order to 1-4 hours using deep relaxation.
With the aid of a professional trained in deep relaxation for childbirth, you can easily learn now to apply those techniques at work, home, or in the hospital. Deep relaxation is very beneficial for both mother and child throughout pregnancy and highly indicated during delivery.
Mothers report the following:
Relief from morning sickness.
Relief from low back pain and other discomforts due to body changes during pregnancy.
Relief of headaches and other pain that cannot be treated with medications during pregnancy.
Shortened delivery time.
Your partner can participate in a joyful birthing experience free of worry, fear and anxiety.
An immediate bonding with your baby before it is born.
Deep relaxation or hypnosis is like daydreaming. You feel relaxed, drowsy and comfortable, while at the same time very aware of what is going on around you. You can ask and answer questions, follow instructions, and hear your newborn baby's first cry.
Relaxation is the goal of hypnotic childbirth. With relaxation comes a feeling of self-control, confidence, security, contentment and wellbeing. Hypnosis can help you relax during both pregnancy and delivery.
A professional trained in hypnotic childbirth acts as a guide to suggest and outline the course you wish to follow to attain relaxation of your body and mind.
This program is approved and endorsed by:
Clinical Care Network
Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group
Clinical Hypnosis Institute
I received a specialty certification in Pregnancy and Childbirth Hypnosis, the Garfield Method from Frank Garfield, CMHT and the Clinical Hypnosis Institute. I am a certified hypnotherapist in medical, dental, clinical, and transpersonal hypnotherapy. Additionally, I am an accredited member of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Associaton (IMDHA), International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT), National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), and the Clinical Care Network (CCN)Hypnosis Professional Group.
For questions regarding Hypnobirthing, pain management, or other hypnotherapy programs, please contact me at (734) 693-5794. I will answer your questions and address concerns personally. Informational packets on various hypnotherapy programs can be requested free online by emailing anncatherine@brightenyourlight.com.
Ann Catherine Pawelczyk, C.Ht. Farmington Hills, Michigan Location Serving SE Michigan & Surrounding Areas Business (734) 693-5794