HYPNOSIS….FOR CHILDBIRTH?!?
September 25, 2012 in DAILY NEWS
It goes without saying
that many women find the thought of childbirth a little…well…terrifying
and the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control revealed that
about 60% of women who gave birth in 2008 received drugs (epidural) to
ease the pain.
But the word on the street is that women in the Twin Cities are using a birthing method that may result in less pain and doesn’t include drugs. Wow.
KSTP reports on the method called, “hypnobirthing,” and it’s growing in popularity.
Now, when you think of hypnosis,
there’s a good chance your vision includes some person swinging a pocket
watch and making someone fall into a trance; but that’s not what
hypnobirthing is about. The technique promises a calm and comfortable
birth including soft music… and only the use “four letter-word” used in
the delivery room is calm.
Certified hypnotherapist, Megan Titcomb has delivered at least two
children using this process. “Most of the couples that choose to take
the class usually have some sort of fear about pain or childbirth
itself,” says Titcomb. But she says birth can happen gently
and easily. She says it all starts with reducing fear, which happens
by changing the terminology that’s associated with childbirth.
A contraction is called a surge
or wave. The term “due date” is replaced with “birthing time,” and
“water breaking” is called the “membranes releasing.” Additionally,
women and their labor companions learn how to say no to drugs.
“Hypnobirthing,” Titcomb continues, “doesn’t teach that drugs aren’t an
option; it’s just that most people who take a natural childbirth class
are hoping for a natural childbirth.”
Birth centers in the metro along with most area hospitals approve
of the method, including St. Joseph’s Hospital, which is known as a
‘hypnobirthing friendly facility.’ Would you do it?
www.hypnoteyes.me for more information
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