What are the main advantages of using Hypnobirthing?

  • Teaches deep levels of relaxation to facilitate what your body is doing and to tune out of any unnecessary distractions
  • Greatly reduces and often eliminates the need for pain relief
  • Shortens the first phase of labour
  • Leaves mums feeling alert, fresh and energised after birth
  • Helps maintain a plentiful oxygen supply for mum and baby during birthing
  • Reduces the need for an episiotomy/tearing
  • Empowers parents with techniques to achieve a gentle, calm birth for themselves and their baby
  • Gives the birthing companion an integral role in the birthing
  • Embraces the concept of pre-birth parenting
  • Teaches breathing techniques that allow a woman to gently breathe her baby into the world without the need for hard, physical pushing
  • Encourages and supports parents to have educated, confident and informed discussions with their caregivers