What are the biggest myths/misconceptions about Hypnosis for Birth?
Probably the biggest is that with hypnosis the persons mind is going to be put to sleep while the hypnotherapist does whatever they want. For birth specifically, women are usually concerned they are going to spend their labor in la la land and not be present in the room with their partner, or thru the process. Neither of these could be further from the truth. All hypnosis is self hypnosis, and is completely controlled by the individual using it, not the hypnotherapist. Hypnosis is a natural state we all go into, and out of regularly. [An example would be pulling into your driveway and not really remembering the last 10 minutes of driving, or zoning out during a boring meeting or class.] By practicing hypnosis, people can develop the mental muscles to focus their minds and hold the focus where they wish. Actually there are many similarities between meditation and hypnosis. You are always in control. As with any tool, women can choose how they use hypnosis during the birth process. The m
