Glove Anesthesia – I Lose the Numbness in My Hand When I Move It

We hear a lot from moms first getting used to glove anesthesia that they lose, or lessen, the numbness in their hand when they start to move their hand to transfer the numbness.  Most overcome this issue with continued practice, but for some it is a persistent issue.  Here are some ideas to help you overcome [...]

Uh-Oh, I’m Not Good at Following Directions

Every so often one of the moms in our class has a hard time following directions during hypnosis exercises.  While there is some debate on this issue, most hypnotherapists agree that if you’re good at visualizing and at following directions, you’ll be a natural for hypnosis.  Even if you’re not good at one or both [...]

What if I Experience Pain or Discomfort During Labor?

We can’t guarantee that your birth will be pain free.  We know that for some women it can be and that the HypnoBirthing program supports a more calm and comfortable birth experience.  If you experience pain or discomfort during labor the most important thing for you to do is to remain calm.  Your Birth Companion will help you stay [...]

Double Hypnotic Induction

A double hypnotic induction is when two sets of instructions are given at one time.  Hypnotherapists accomplish this several ways:

Two hypnotherapists work together giving suggestion one at a time and building off of each other

Two hypnotherapists each speak into one ear and give suggestions at the same time

One hypnotherapist uses one tone of voice for one set of suggestions [...]

Optimal Birthing Position & Breech Babies

Visualizations and affirmations to encourage your baby to move into optimal birthing position are helpful techniques to practice later during pregnancy.  Also, when you are at week 37 in your pregnancy, begin listening to your Birthing Body Zone CD several times per week. This CD is designed to help your body further prepare for a [...]