Hypnobabies:
Women use hypnosis to eliminate pain and fear from the birthing experience. In the past, the word "hypnosis" conjured up images of stage hypnotists re-creating Elvis, or mesmerizing others into embarrassing situations. Now it is common for hypnosis to be used therapeutically in many areas of medicine, dental and surgical anesthesia and personal therapy sessions. Even so, there are many misconceptions regarding hypnosis that can dissuade those contemplating this powerful tool. Here are a few FACTS:
* All hypnosis is self-hypnosis; the hypnotherapist is only the guide. A person chooses to enter into a hypnotic state, stay in and come out at will.
* Approximately 90-95% of the population can be hypnotized. Willingness, belief and motivation have great influence over hypnotizability.
* During hypnosis you are neither asleep nor unconscious, and will always "come out" whenever you wish. You are always in complete control.
* Stronger-minded and stronger-willed people are easier to hypnotize; not the other way around as is usually assumed.
* You cannot be made to divulge information or do anything against your will while in hypnosis.
*Hypnosis is not Satanic or religion-oriented at all, just a way to direct your inner mind toward the positive for great personal benefit.
*We are all in states of hypnosis many times a day already!
Lamaze:
The Lamaze Approach to Birth
* Birth is normal, natural and healthy.
* The experience of birth profoundly affects women and their families.
* Women's inner wisdom guides them through birth.
* Women's confidence and ability to give birth is either enhanced or diminished by the care provider and place of birth.
* Women have the right to give birth free from routine medical interventions.
* Birth can safely take place in homes, birth centers and hospitals.
* Childbirth education empowers women to make informed choices in health care, to assume responsibility for their health and to trust their inner wisdom.
The Bradley Method:
he Bradley Method of natural childbirth (also known as "husband-coached childbirth") is a method of natural childbirth created by Dr. Robert A. Bradley (1917–1998) and popularized by his book Husband-Coached Childbirth, first published in 1965. Teachers of the Bradley Method believe that - with adequate preparation, education and help from a loving, supportive coach - most women can give birth naturally, without drugs or surgery. The Bradley Method emphasizes measures that can be taken to help keep women healthy and low-risk in order to avoid complications that may lead to medical intervention.
The primary goal of the Bradley Method is healthy mothers and healthy babies. The method holds that, in most circumstances, a natural (drug-free) childbirth is the best way to achieve that goal. Over 86% of Bradley mothers having vaginal births do so without drugs[1]. The classes teach nutrition, relaxation and natural breathing as pain management techniques along with active participation of the husband as coach. Parents-to-be are taught to be knowledgeable consumers of birth services and to take responsibility in making informed decisions regarding procedures, attendants and the birth place.
