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What Is Hypnobirthing?

Hypnobirthing is a childbirth preparation method that uses relaxation techniques, breathing, visualisation, and positive mindset work to help you experience a calmer, more comfortable birth. Rather than “hypnosis” in the stage-show sense, hypnobirthing is about guiding the mind and body into a natural state of relaxation—similar to meditation—so you can work with your body, not against it.

Evidence-Based and Rooted in Physiology

Hypnobirthing is grounded in evidence and modern understanding of how the body and brain respond to labour. When you feel calm, safe, and supported, your body produces birthing hormones such as oxytocin and endorphins, which help labour progress smoothly and reduce discomfort. Stress and fear, on the other hand, trigger adrenaline, which can slow labour and increase tension.

Hypnobirthing teaches you how to:

• Reduce fear and anxiety before and during labour
• Activate your body’s natural relaxation response
• Support the release of helpful birthing hormones
• Stay in control and make informed choices

Working With Your Body’s Natural Chemistry

By combining simple tools—breathing, relaxation scripts, affirmations, and an understanding of how your body works—hypnobirthing helps you create the ideal environment for birth. It doesn’t promise a “perfect” birth, but it empowers you to respond calmly and confidently, whatever your birth looks like.

Hypnobirthing supports all types of birth: hospital, home, water birth, vaginal birth, caesarean, and everything in between. It’s about giving you knowledge, skills, and confidence so you feel prepared and positive.