Safer, more effective method.
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There are women in other cultures of the world that give birth calmly and quietly. In the western world girls are brought up to perceive birth as extremely painful, caused by cultural expectations. Hypnosis produces calmness and relaxation, physically and mentally, and therefore reduces pain, fluctuating blood pressure, anxiety, stress, and nausea.
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Hypnosis Sessions.
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An average of 4 sessions is required (not including the free initial consultation). I frequently see their partner or husband once during this time. This is to establish from both, the needs and expectations during the birth. Most of the therapy is done by the childbearing mother, at home with cassette tapes, in her own time and way. See teaching self-hypnosis under Hypnosis.
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Reduces Labour time
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It is well established that hypnosis reduces the first stage of labour by approx.
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2 hours in the multiparous and possibly between 3 and 4 hours in the primip.
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Less drug therapy required (if any)
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Hypnosis is used to significantly reduce pain during delivery, if there is a need for analgesia, a reduced amount of drug is effective. Analgesic medication may be a potential risk to the respiration of both baby and mother. It is frequently found that no painkillers are required as the only sensations experienced will be movement and pressure. Glove anaesthesia is taught during self hypnosis sessions.
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Episiotomy
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Due to relaxation during the final stages of labour, there is very little tearing if at all, as no hard anxious pushing has been applied. If an episiotomy is required, suggestion of analgesia is used for the peri-anal area by self hypnosis. (glove anaesthesia).
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