Hypnobirthing - question

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For a few nights now, I've been listening to Marie Mongan's Hypnobirthing relaxation CD that comes with the book ("Hypnobirthing - Mongan Method") in bed. I have no idea what it says after the first minute or so because I fall asleep, and I wake up only at the very end where it says "Now wake up and feel alert, happy, etc".

I seem to be listening to it at some level, since I wake up when it says to wake up. Still - am I doing this right? Should I actually be listening to it properly, i.e. not falling asleep?

I am doing the natal hypnotherapy cd which actually states NOT to listen to it whe n you would normally go to sleep. Prehaps use it at another time of day?

realytired thank you so much for the info! How would you say it differs from hypnobirthing? Why did you choose to do it?

I don't know much about hypnobirthing as I have never tried it. I chose natal hypnotheraphy on grounds of cost and convience.

It hard to find information on the net comparing both courses which isn't biased and trying to sell you either hypnobirthing or natal hypnotheraphy.

I think this is the nearest I found to a fairly neutral website.

www.homebirth.org.uk/hypnosis.htm

As I understand both courses are very similar. Pehaps the main difference is that natal hypnotheraphy is British and hypnobirthing is american.

Hi Bella, I try to fit in around the parents and find that 3 half days works best. I charge £360 for nice mumenetters (includes book, CDs, handouts and notes)- you can CAT me for details.

If you use a CD when you drop off, the nice thing is that the subconscious part of the brain is taking the info in.

HypnoBirthing differs from using hypnosis for childbirth (I have trained in both) in the premis that HB believes that pain is not necessarily a part of giving birth. The course goes through the 'machanics' of birth, exercise, massage, etc to get you mentally and physically geared up and positive for the birth. Hypnosis is usually used for pain management (using natural anaesthesia). I trained in hypnotherapy and was going to use if to give birth myself but I found HB about a month before I was due. I did the training course and gave birth 2.5 weeks later using the techniques.

Thank you

Why is hypnobirthing so expensive? Is the £360 for individual tutition or a group class? I dread to think what georgiemum charges for non mumsnetters.

Do the two methods really conflict? Surely you can take from the classes/ books whatever suits you. Why does it have to be one or the other?

I don't kmpw but it is isn't it! I'll have to be really sure it's what I want!

i have been using the natal hypnotherapy cd and love it to bits. I do drop off though as her voice is so relaxing

i did the hypnobirth cd's too. they suggest just sit at kitchen table once and listen them through so your conscious mind also clearly knows them. i didn't do any exercises or listening during ewither birth, i was too busy concenrtating on body and using techniques learnt. fabulous pain vcontrol method for me

Sorry I have just posted on the wrong thread.

I think it's London that is really expensive - keep looking and asking for discounts, I'm sure you'll find something in your price range.

London is expensive because room hire is really really expensive! I could easily spend £300 on room hire for one course - then there's the professional fees (2 lots), insurance, advertising, buying books and CDs etc...

I do often suggest people get the book and go through it... yes I know, I am a terrible salesperson!

Oh and the training costs an arm and a leg!

....so if I was able to secure a venue myself and find an instructor who was willing to travel to Sutton, Surrey to lead the course, it might take the cost down?? hmmmm (I am a teacher and know the caretakers well)

Anyone interested in a course in Sutton in late May??

It would keep costs down - the biggest cost is the room hire. Maybe a church hall? I might be able to do it if the timings are OK - juggling DS etc!

'georgiemum' interesting; I will speak to someone at the school about hire costs and see if anyone's intersted. Do you know how easy it would be to get a group together?

Getting a group shouldn't be too hard - you'd need to put a listing in any local parents magazine or paper, or put a notice up in the school or doctors surgery.

georgiemum thank you, I already have one couple interested depending on cost. How much would you charge per couple? I am enquiring as to room costs at my school this week.