HypnoBirthing in Sydney: North Shore

Samamtha Jones, our Certified HypnoBirthing Educator, is ready to help you at North Shore & City Hypnotherapy Sydney!

  • For expecting mothers from 25 weeks of pregnancy
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What is Hypnobirthing?

HYPNOBIRTHING is an educational program based on techniques for safe and more comfortable birthing.

It uses guided imagery, visualization & special breathing techniques.

The program is designed for expecting mothers from 25 weeks of pregnancy.

What’s Hypnosis?

HYPNOSIS is a totally natural state of deep relaxation and concentration.

We pass through hypnosis on the way to sleep, so people recognize it as being comfortable and pleasant.

Pregnant woman relaxing in bed for Hypnobirthing

Empowering Mothers-To-Be With Hypnosis

When in hypnosis we are fully aware, and in absolute control of our actions.

We are able to fully utilize the power of the subconscious mind.

The subconscious mind influences what we think, how we feel, and the choices we make.

It can actually help to control pain, amongst other things!

There is no magic to achieving success, and with instruction, anyone who chooses to can reach deep relaxation and redirected focus: the hypnotic state.

You are totally relaxed, aware and fully in control.

What to Expect during HypnoBirthing

When having your baby with HypnoBirthing, what you may experience is a very relaxed state, perhaps similar to daydreaming, or focusing that occurs when you are absorbed in a book or movie.

While you will be aware of contractions or waves you will have determined the extent to which you feel them.

When it is time for your baby to be born, you will be fully awake, aware and involved.

You will experience birthing in an atmosphere of calm and relaxation, without the fear and tension that cause pain and discomforts.

Your body’s natural anesthesia (endorphins) replaces the stress hormones that create pain.

Pregnant woman practicing relaxed breathing in bed taught by North Shore & City Hypnotherapy Sydney
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Benefits of HypnoBirthing

  • Helps to eliminate or greatly reduce the need for chemical painkillers.
  • Can shorten the first stage of birthing by up to several hours.
  • Helps to reduce fatigue during birthing, allowing you to feel fresh, awake, aware and energetic for the actual birthing.
  • Helps to eliminate the risk of hyperventilation from traditional shallow breathing methods.
  • Promotes special bonding of you, baby and your birth companion.
  • Promotes rapid postnatal recovery.
  • Returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience nature always intended it to be.
  • Creates a more integral role for your birthing companion, encouraging teamwork.

What You Will Learn

  • Relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to eliminate the fear and tension that cause prolonged birthing and pain, replacing it with confidence, calm and comfort.
  • How the mind and emotions affect the body.
  • Other techniques to produce a shorter and more comfortable birthing experience.
  • How to create and control the body’s natural anesthesia (endorphins) for comfortable birthing.
  • Knowledge about making choices that are right for you and your baby, and how to safely and naturally avoid artificial induction and episiotomy.
  • The reasons why women expect to feel pain, and the source of the myth.
  • Why women in some cultures have birthing experiences almost entirely free of discomfort.
  • How a mother’s body is designed to work in neuro-muscular harmony with nature throughout birthing.
  • To experience deep levels of relaxation during and between uterine waves.
  • The importance of prenatal and perinatal bonding.
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Why Choose North Shore & City Hypnotherapy Sydney for Hypnobirthing?

Samantha Jones is a Certified HypnoBirthing Educator, Clinical Hypnotherapist & Counsellor with more than 25 years of experience in private practice.

Over the years, many ecstatic parents have successfully birthed healthy happy babies with Samantha’s HypnoBirthing.

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We look forward to helping you and your baby have a beautiful entrance into the world!

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REVIEWS
  • “Hi Samantha,
    My birth was intense but quick. Our healthy baby boy was born 4 hours after arriving at the hospital- 8 pound 10 oz / 3.93kgs. The affirmations were the most useful, they kept my mind /thoughts on labour positive. I actually found the birthing experience positive, although I was not really able to put myself in a deep state of relaxation due to the speed and intensity of the labour, I still found that I was able to stay positive and calm. I felt that I was really able to work with my body and not against it. I was able to pull my strength from the positive thoughts of my baby finally coming closer to us. I believe that I actually slept through the early stages of labour. I am very glad my partner participated in the hypnobirthing sessions as I found him to be very supportive during labour. He was able to keep me calm and focused by talking to me about working with my body and helping me to concentrate on my breathing. Samantha you were easy to understand and learn from. We felt very comfortable a round you. My sister in law introduced me to hypnobirthing after her two extremely quick, problem free positive birthing experiences. Now after my similar experience I can confidently say that it is all thanks to the hypnobirthing preparation I did with you!”
    L. E. (Allambie Heights, Sydney)
  • “Hi Samantha
    Birthing was wonderful, I walked through the contractions and stayed relaxed and positive. The entire experience felt fantastic and I was totally in control and relaxed. My husband said I looked like I was in a trance. I liked the positive thinking. During my pregnancy I encountered so many negative people regarding birth. It was good to have positive reinforcement from the hypnobirth program so that I could enjoy my pregnancy and prepare with enthusiasm for labour. I am sure the positive attitude also contributed to my hassle-free pregnancy and most likely to the well-being of my baby while it was growing inside me – he is such a relaxed and happy baby now. You were so empowering and made me feel like anything was possible. This alleviated many of my concerns, as I felt like I was in control. You excelled at leading the visualisations. In all my labour only lasted 7 hours, which is quick for a first birth. Relaxed positive birthing needs more promotion! Thanking you”
    J. P. (Wollstonecraft, Sydney)
  • “Hi Samantha
    I enjoyed the deep relaxation during hypnosis, as well as the immediate effectiveness of positive suggestions and confidence in my power to birth.
    After the first session I walked out without so many fears that had plagued me for years about pregnancy and childbirth, replaced with peace and positivity.
    During the birth, fear never entered my mind.”
    M. F. (Helensburgh, NSW)
  • “My birthing experience was like being in a dream, very surreal.
    I felts so ‘in the zone’, completely separate from everything going on outside.
    But I was totally able to communicate with everybody (including all the staff at the hospital) without coming back to the surface.
    The program gave me the confidence and skill to be relaxed about everything to do with the birth, breastfeeding and taking care of our son. It took away all the fear + anxiety.
    You were great, confident and informed. The skill of self hypnosis is a skill for life not just for childbirth!”
    R. P. (Chatswood, Sydney)
  • “Dear Samantha,
    Thank you so much for introducing and tutoring us in Hypnobirthing!
    It’s going to be invaluable in many parts of our lives but most importantly for the calm and beautiful birth of our daughter!!
    Many thanks”
    P. W. (Normanhurst, Sydney)
  • “Hi Samantha,
    Your Hypnobirthing program was useful in helping me to remain positive about the birth, and the visualizations helped to think about what was actually happening while birthing, and the breathing techniques gave me something else to focus on.
    Looking back on the first weeks after the birth, the program helped me to stay relaxed and sleep well.
    I found you to be very approachable, organised, friendly, relaxed and thoughtful.”
    T. H. (Wollstonecraft, Sydney)
  • “Hi Samantha,
    My son’s birth was: life changing, intense and relaxed at the same time, and exciting.
    The skills we have learnt have created a more relaxed environment for our boy to grow up in.”
    B. P. (Chatswood, Sydney)

* Individual results may vary.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

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Psychological impact of hypnosis for pregnancy and childbirth: A systematic review (2023)

[Abstract]
Background:
The use of hypnosis as a complementary therapy in the perinatal field is expanding, however, there is little research for its impact on perinatal mental health. Here, we review studies that evaluate the effect of hypnosis on women’s mental health and subjective experiences.
Methods:
A systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA protocol for articles with experimental designs of hypnosis that measured their impact on several psychological variables, such as the presence of symptoms of anxiety, depression or fear of childbirth. Studies were evaluated according to the Critical Appraisal Skills Program Checklists (CASP), and analyzed for their designs and intervention themes.
Results:
Seven studies were included and six themes emerged: preparation for birth and unexpected events; change in the perception and experience of pain; pregnant body as a natural process; connection with the baby during pregnancy; development of inner resources; and progressive relaxation and guided imagery. Although results were partly mitigated, most studies found positive effects of hypnosis in alleviating anxiety, depression, and fear towards birth, empowering women with a higher sense of confidence and improving the overall emotional experience. Two studies also indicate encouraging outcomes in postnatal wellbeing.
Conclusion:
While it is still argued as to what extent hypnosis has positive effects on physical aspects of labor, the empowerment and the increase in confidence associated with hypnosis seem to bring a significant contribution to a more positive subjective experience of pregnancy and childbirth, and on women’s overall wellbeing in the perinatal period.

Women’s experiences with hypnobirth – A qualitative study (2023)

[Abstract]
Objective: Hypnobirth is a technique that incorporates elements from hypnosis and is used to prepare women for birth. It aims to promote a normal birth and create a positive birth experience by equipping women with knowledge and tools to reduce fear, anxiety, and pain during labor. The objective of this study was to investigate women’s experiences in using this technique during childbirth.
Methods:
Qualitative study with nine in-depth interviews, analysed using a descriptive phenomenological method.
Results:
The women changed their perspective on birth and got to know their inherent resources. They acquired various coping strategies and techniques that enhanced their sense of control. The women gained ownership of their birth and found their active participation to be meaningful. They were informed of different options concerning their birth which made it possible to make informed decisions. The participation in hypnobirth classes, and personal experience from giving birth, made women wish for integration of mental birth preparation in the public health service, thus strengthening women’s trust in ther ability to give birth, which was pivotal to the participants’ birth satisfaction.
Conclusion:
The participants experienced an empowered birth because of the knowledge, coping strategies and mental training they gained from hypnobirth classes.

Effect of Hypnobirthing Training on Fear, Pain, Satisfaction Related to Birth, and Birth Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2022)

[Abstract]
We aimed to determine the effect of Hypnobirthing training on fear of childbirth (FOC), birth pain, birth satisfaction and birth outcomes. This randomized controlled trial study was conducted with 80 nulliparous pregnant who were divided into two groups (experimental group n = 40 and control n = 40) in a maternity hospital. The couples received the training in groups(4 weeks, once a week, 3-hour, group session). The mean score of hypnobirthing group for the whole Wijma Birth Expectancy/Experience Scale was significantly lower than that of the routine care group (p < .001).In the latent, active, and transitional phases of labor, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)scores of the experimental groups were found to be significantly lower than those of the control group (p < .001).The experimental group’s rates of birth intervention were significantly lower and their deliveries period were shorter, than those that of the routine control group (p < .001).In addition, the vaginal delivery rates (p = .037)and the scores for the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) were also found to be higher than those of the control group (p < .001).