Does Natural Ability in Hypnosis Matter?

The ability to become hypnotized is available to anyone, barring any type of issue that would impair a person’s ability to concentrate and focus.  Some people who are new to hypnosis find that they have a natural ability to go into hypnosis quickly and easily.  In one study, pregnant women were separated into two groups [...]

What is Hypnosis Good for?

Hypnosis is commonly thought of for issues such a smoking cessation, weight loss and stress reduction.  What many people may not realize is that hypnosis has long been studied and used to address a wide variety of conditions and problems.  The following studies highlight the breadth and effectiveness of hypnosis in addressing a variety of [...]

HypnoBirthing Interview

An explanation of HypnoBirthing as well as a breech birth story using HypnoBirthing!

Discovery Health: All About HypnoBirthing

An article in Discovery Health about HypnoBirthing…

BBC News: ‘Why I chose hypnobirthing’

A BBC News article about hypnobirthing…
“Pia Goodman was terrified at the thought of giving birth, but she astonished midwives by having her first baby in just over three hours at home without any painkillers.  Ms Goodman admits she is a worrier and the thought of labour pains and the fears of what could go wrong [...]

Good Morning America: Hypnosis Can Ease Pain of Childbirth, Surgery

An article from the Good Morning America website about hypnobirthing…
“…For her baby Chole, born one month ago, Lapointe was determined it was going to be different, and it was. During labor, without any medication at all, she was calm, quiet, and peaceful, surrounded by her husband, her mid-wife and Maureen Saba, the woman who taught [...]

HypnoBirthing TV Interview

HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator, Kathryn Beck of New York City and two of her HypnoBirthing couples were interviewed by WCBS TV.  Click here to see the interview.

Man Hypnotizes Himself Before an Operation

A quick article from BBC News about a man who hypnotized himself in preparation for hand surgery.  His surgery included the use of a hammer, chisel and a surgical saw.  He was aware of what was going on around him and remained completely free of pain.  It only took him 30 seconds to 1 minute for him [...]

Facial Relaxation

Facial relaxation is simply a technique of relaxing the muscles in the face and often in the rest of the head.  Many progressive relaxation techniques begin with facial relaxation.  Relaxing your face and head is a powerful way to relax your entire mind and body and prepare for birthing, especially if you you give yourself additional [...]