12/07/2025
Hypno what?! The word Hypnobirthing can bring all kinds of images to mind. Just the thought of hypnosis or being hypnotised can bring a load of uncertainty and scepticism.
But you may be surprised to know it is definitely not as exciting as you think it is! No party tricks. No barking like a dog or dancing like a drunken chicken. I won't be swinging a watch in front of you while telling you you're feeling sleepy.
Some common myths I hear all the time -
⚡I'll be unaware of my surroundings.
No you won't. You are aware at all times. Sometimes during hypnosis you'll zone out but in a good way - you'll be less aware of the noise and stress of life surrounding you, but you'll be able to bring yourself back to your surroundings any time you need to.
⚡I'll be stuck in a trance.
This definitely won't happen. Hypnosis is a natural state similar to daydreaming. You are never going to stay in a trance all day long. You'll just bring yourself back to normal awareness in your own time. Like being "miles away" then realising you have to have to get on with your day or whatever you were doing.
⚡It won't work.
This depends on what you want to happen - if you are expecting something magic where the therapist just says a few words and you change your thoughts, start being a different person or feel amazing instantly, then no it won't work. Hypnosis is about reframing your thoughts around birth, giving you coping techniques, and boosting confidence, rather than something that magically transforms you.
⚡It'll be total cringe - I'll be sat on a bean bag listening to whale music while going oooooo, I can't do this in labour.
No, you won't. Nothing wrong with that if it's what you want - you just don't have to. We have a mix of practice and relaxation exercises throughout a class, none of which involve anything cringey or silly.
A big part of the class from the very beginning is looking at hypnosis, busting the myths, and finding ways for it to work for you. It's always a very interesting part of the class and lots of lightbulb moments.
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