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