Preparing for Birth with Hypnotherapy
By Amanda Davies
Preparing for birth is one of the most important journeys a woman will ever take. For many mothers-to-be, this time brings excitement and anticipation along with some degree of fear or concern for most women. If you are pregnant for the first time, you will naturally be wondering what labour will be like for you. If you have given birth before and it did not go as you'd planned or hoped for, you may be holding memories, concern or feel some trepidation about having a similar experience again. These feelings, and the whole range of emotions are normal during this time, but they do not have to overshadow your pregnancy or birth preparation.
As a clinical hypnotherapist with over 16 years of experience, I have worked with many women to help them approach childbirth with a sense of calm, confidence, and trust in their own bodies. Through learning both breathing and meditative techniques and the powerful process of hypnotherapy, it is possible to release those unhelpful beliefs, manage fears, and create a positive mindset for birth together with compiling a toolkit of skills to take with you into the experience.
Why fear around birth is common
Pregnancy is a time of enormous physical, emotional and hormonal change and with any change brings a sense of vulnerability and the unknown. Some of the most common fears women bring to our sessions include:
Fear of the unknown, particularly for first-time mothers
Concerns after a previous birth that involved complications or outcomes that were difficult to process
Anxiety about pain or a sense of losing control
These fears can cause unnecessary tension in the body and mind. Hypnotherapy helps to calm these responses so that you can approach labour with more ease.
How hypnotherapy supports birth preparation
Hypnotherapy is a gentle and safe way of working with the subconscious mind. My sessions focus on:
Releasing fear and tension that may interfere with the natural birth process
Building trust in your body and its innate ability to birth
Strengthening your emotional resilience so that you can handle the unexpected with calm and confidence
Teaching relaxation techniques that can be used before, during and after birth
Encouraging positive imagery and beliefs to support clarity and strength
What mothers experience
One of my clients recently shared:
“Seeing Amanda was the best thing I did for myself leading up to the birth of my son. The birth didn’t go as planned, but Amanda’s sessions kept me grounded and calm from the moment contractions started. The hypno paired with Amanda’s practical advice and supportive care helped me tap into my intuition and trust in my motherhood journey. I am so grateful I booked in and would recommend any expecting mums to do the same.”
Even when birth does not follow the plan, hypnotherapy helps women stay calm and connected to their inner resources. Many women say they leave our sessions feeling lighter, clearer and more prepared.
Preparing for your birth journey, and beyond
If you are expecting your first child, or preparing for birth again after a previous experience that did not go as planned, hypnotherapy can help you release fear, prepare your mind and body, and approach childbirth with confidence.
The added benefit of this preparation is that when you are home with your new baby and facing different challenges as you get to know each other and what your baby needs, you will have these inner resources to continue to come back to calm, trust in yourself and your innate resilience as a woman, and now mother.
My PreBirthing Hypnosis sessions are designed to guide you through this preparation and provide support every step of the way. I would love to help you feel calm, empowered and ready to welcome your baby.
To learn more or to book a session with Amanda Davies, contact Perth Natural Medical Clinic today and begin preparing for birth with calm, confidence, and trust.