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Men love the logic of it

‘One of the biggest advantages of Hypnobirthing is for the men.  They love the logic of it.’ – Victoria (pilates teacher)

HypnoBirthing Has a Stand at the Doula UK Conference 2013

Later this month I will have a stand at the Doula UK Conference, taking place on the 22nd of May at the Resource for London.

This conference intends to bring together not just doulas but also midwives, doctors, campaigners and birth workers. An opportunity for all those who all want to put the health and care of women and their babies first, with HypnoBirthing alongside them. Many speakers will give talks on the issues that really matter regarding the birth experience and there will also be a panel discussion to get involved in so it’s sure to be an eventful day!

The 2013 Doula UK Conference is also going to play host to “The Face of Birth”, a film revolving around five women having home births and the value on respecting a woman’s right to choose the birth she wants. Sure to be an enlightening film, it is possible to purchase tickets for the screening alone.

With our own stand at this conference, this is yet another way for HypnoBirthing to assert itself as a viable tool to accompany other childbirth standards that are already established in the UK. A wonderful opportunity to meet health workers and forge new relationships, I’m certain that the 2013 Doula UK Conference will be a truly enjoyable day. 

Amazed!

A lot of first time mothers come to us after taking hypnobirthing sessions. I have been amazed at how well these women have laboured. I’ve been called on several occasions and have thought the woman ‘wasn’t doing much’ and she has been 7 or 8 centimetres dilated. The training also enables them to remain calm and relaxed.

Elaine Carter

Empowers the Father

I was so impressed by my husband this weekend as he had arrived at the course as a sceptic only to discover that the hypnobirthing message really resonated with his approach to life. I really appreciate how much the course empowers the father as well as the mother and provides him with much more direction as to what he can do to make this experience one that we can both influence for the positive.

– Mo

Hugely beneficial

Calm, gentle presentation and atmosphere.

I feel the two days have been hugely beneficial and will have a great influence on my Hypnobirthing teaching.

– Pat

A lot more positive about everything

Hi Katharine,

Thanks for your message. I was set to email you yesterday anyway to thank you for somehow working your magic on my recalcitrant partner!

As you could see, I did finally manage to get him to come along, but only after gentle persuasion and kind understanding  gave way to me losing my rag and shouting and insisting, which didn’t make for a fun start to the day for anyone. Even as we were waiting for the bus and my other birth partner was trying to persuade him that he should approach it with an open mind and be prepared to experience something new and exciting, he was adamant that it was ‘fashionable nonsense’ for ‘middle class tossers’ etc. and seemed to be very closed to the idea that what we were going to do would be in any way helpful.

So you can imagine how amazed we were that he actually at some point stopped scowling and started seeming to listen and take things in. To be honest, I think you can take all the credit. You completely won him over with your practical no-nonsense approach and he expressed great admiration and respect for you as a person (not something which is easily won from him, frankly).

I also wondered if you had done some space clearing work in the room before we arrived? I really felt the minute we came in the room that there was an almost palpable sense of calm and relaxation and wellbeing. This was in great contrast for me with the previous week, when I’d just felt anxious and tearful and miserable for the entire day.

Anyway, when we got home in the evening I was completely astonished to hear him say that he felt the day had been “life changing”! He is not generally given to such effusive pronouncements. Since we’ve done the course he has generally seemed to be a lot more positive about everything, and a big change has somehow taken place. 

So, I shall keep up the relaxation practicing. 

Any more advice you can give me about ways to relax and get the most from this would be gratefully received. 

Love,

Nancy.