*new* pregnancy affirmation colouring book - over 50 gorgeous patterns to colour while focusing on a positive affirmation to help you during your pregnancy.
I am the happiest mum, grateful forever for the hypnobirhing and Maggie Howell!!!
"I am the happiest mum, grateful forever for the hypnobirhing and Maggie Howell!!! Natal hypnotherapy helped me to understand what the body is doing during labour, thus be more in control, overcome fear and allow the body to do what it needs to, to birth the baby. "
How many positive birth stories have you heard? A couple, four or five, none???
From friends to family to TV programmes, so many women are quick to tell their horror stories – in fact it sometimes feels like a competition – “ohhh my labour was 28 hours” ….”that’s nothing, my labour was …..” And these stories can have a really negative influence on the way a mum-to-be feels about labour.
BUT in reality, for all the horror stories you may hear, there are just as many wonderful, positive births.
We have received over 1000 wonderful birth stories from women who have used our approach to prepare for birth.
As an antidote to any negative stories, click below and we will send you an inspiring positive birth story every few days. Read them as they come in, or put them in a folder for inspiration at a later date.
https://mailchi.mp/natalhypnotherapy/sign-up-for-positive-birth-stories
Is Hypnobirthing for you?
If you are unsure about doing Hypnobirthing or want to find out a bit more about, then have a quick listen to these parents
One of the best decisions I ever made
One of the BEST DECISIONS I have ever made!
Nicole lives in the outback in Australia took this course for the birth of baby Cade. She is 2 hours away from her nearest antenatal class so this course was perfect for her. She had a really tough time with her first birth so was desperate to have a better experience this time round.
"Doing the online course was one of the best decisions I have ever made! It gave me a really good understanding of my body and birth and gave me the confidence to trust in my body. I was really able to enjoy the whole thing as I felt so in control, was totally able to cope with the pain and keep a level head. Even though I was induced I was able to do it all without any pain relief. Even my obstetrician commented on how well I was doing.
After the birth I felt nothing but pure happiness. I couldn't wait to tell my family and friends how wonderful my birth was - I even described it as blissful and immediately after I said to my husband I definitely want to do this again!!!
Thank you Maggie for your amazing course and your support. Even though we never met I felt like I knew you and your voice instantly calmed me when I put my ipod on. I cannot recommend this course highly enough, I think this preparation is crucial for the best birth possible!!!!”
The complete online course is just £39.99
https://hypnobirthingclass.thinkific.com
Staying cool this summer
It is finally beginning to feel like summer!! However, with a mini heatwave coming over the next few days, I thought you might find my top tips to help you stay cool, calm and collected useful.
My eldest son was born at the beginning of September and that August was a particularly hot one. So these tips are based on some of the things I did to stay cool.
Some of them are pretty obvious but it is nice to have a list to check on if you feel you have run out of ideas. There is also a pdf for you to print off and put on the fridge as a prompt when you have run out of ideas.
https://www.natalhypnotherapy.co.uk/shop/How-to-stay-cool-when-you-are-pregnant.html
Sacral pressure during labour
Many women find this a wonderful technique to help relax the pelvis, release tension and reduce pain during a contraction. The pressure on the sacrum helps to gently open the pelvis at the front so creating a little more room for the baby to move down.
Fo the person creating the pressure, remember to use both hands and bear your weight down using your body rather than the force of your hands.
Shaking the apples - reducing adrenaline in labour
A great technique to use during labour. This helps to release tension, relax her muscles, increase blood flow and help to break state ie change the energy in the room.
A great technique to use during labour. This helps to release tension, relax her muscles, increase blood flow and help to break state ie change the energy in the room.
This is a technique I learnt from the wonderful Ina May Gaskin - I teach this and many others on my online hypnobirthing course - currently 50% off for Fathers day!!
https://best.hypnobirthingclass.online?coupon=fathersday
Does Hypnobirthing guarantee a natural birth?
What are your thoughts?
Learning to relax at will
An untrained mother would find it very hard, if not impossible, to suddenly relax at will during labour. Well-meaning midwives often say, “try and relax”. The mother bravely “tries” by making her body appear still and quiet, but that is very different from genuinely letting go of all the tension in her body.
Relaxation sounds easy, but in fact it is something that needs practice in order to achieve the kind of deep relaxation needed for the birth. Relaxation is your foundation – everything else depends on it, everything builds on it. If you are tense during a contraction, the uterus has to work twice as hard to do the same amount of work, as the other muscles are straining against the uterus, making it more painful.
Learning how to relax at will is a skill.
The purpose is to ensure that your body stays totally limp, allowing your birthing muscles to work unimpeded by other bodily tensions. This may sound easy, but, though it is simple, it is not easy, and initially it may take all your concentration to keep your whole body limp and free of tension. Your ability to relax during contractions will directly correlate to your degree of comfort.
What tips do you have to help
Mums to be learn to relax more easily ?
