While there are many documentaries about birth and news clips about HypnoBirthing, there has never been a documentary primarily focused on HypnoBirthing. That is soon going to change. At the HypnoBirthing® Institute, we are overjoyed to have connected with HypnoBirthing mom, Liat Ron and award winning cinematographer, Shachar Langlev. Together, these 2 are traveling the United States to meet with local HypnoBirthing Educators, HypnoBirthing parents, Obstetricians, Midwives, etc. to hear what they have to say about HypnoBirthing. They are also getting footage of what actual hypnobirths look lik ..read more

https://hypnobirthingcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Cardinal-Movements.mp4   The cardinal movements of labor, also called the mechanics of labor, are certain movements of the fetal position and head to maneuver and ensure its passage through the birth canal. The seven cardinal movements of labor are: engagement, descent, flexion, internal rotation, extension, external rotation and expulsion. The post Cardinal Movements appeared first on Hypnobirthing Canada ..read more

HypnoBirthing® Myths & Realities HypnoBirthing® is a widely-recognized, yet sometimes misunderstood, childbirth preparation program. Let’s address 7 of the most common myths/misconceptions, and the truths behind them! Myth #1: HypnoBirthing® mothers are not supposed to make noise in labor. They should be still and quiet. The Truth: I am genuinely a bit confused by where this myth came from! If you turn to the HypnoBirthing® book, as well as the full course curriculum, nowhere does it state that women are to “remain silent.” In our text, as well as in the videos we show in c ..read more

Marie Mongan, Who Developed Hypnotherapy for Childbirth, Dies at 86 Her natural childbirth techniques have been used by Kate Middleton, Jessica Alba and many other women around the world in search of a more gentle, unmedicated experience. By Christina Caron, 3/17/2021 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/16/health/marie-mongan-dead-hypnobirthing.html  When Marie Mongan was pregnant with her third child in the 1950s, she made an unusual demand. She told her doctor that when it was time for her to give birth, she didn’t want anesthesia — and if he didn’t agree to her terms, she would find some ..read more

Why we must not cut the umbilical cord prematurely.  By Ilona Fritsch, HypnoBirthing ® Childbirth Educator Did you know that when a baby is born, he does not immediately breathe?  It might take a few seconds even minutes before he takes his first breath?  In the womb, he did not have to breathe. His oxygen/food supply was flowing to him effortlessly.  When the cord is left intact, there is no need to worry that he will be oxygen deprived. With the cord intact, the oxygen continues to flow to him. Did you know that if the baby’s cord is clamped and cut, we deprive the baby ..read more

“… one cannot actively help a woman to give birth. The goal is to avoid disturbing her unnecessarily.” “Experiences have clearly shown that an approach which ‘de-medicalizes’ birth, restores dignity and humanity to the process of childbirth, and returns control to the mother is also the safest approach.” Michel Odent How are animals giving birth? Mostly in a dark place, far away from others. It is not the time to be on the watch. It is the time to follow your instincts, intuition, without checking the clock. Your body needs to feel safe to be ready. Is it a failure to progress? Or maybe you ..read more

by Steve G. Jones, Ed.S. (NaturalNews) Hypnosis has been used during childbirth for approximately 100 years. Many research studies have been conducted to study the effects of hypnosis on pregnancy and labor. Hypnosis has been used on women during labor to help reduce pain. Hypnosis can be used as a natural analgesic to not only reduce pain but reduce use of pain medication. In addition to pain management, self-hypnosis has been used to control breathing during labor. Other studies show that hypnosis has a psychological benefit to mothers and to newborns. A meta-analysis of studies conducted in ..read more

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As Meghan Markle nears her due date, tabloids and sources have been stirring about what her Royal birthing plan will entail. In an interview with Vanity Fair, sources close to Markle and Prince Harry said that the Duchess of Sussex is planning for a "natural birth," which we can assume means a vaginal delivery sans pain medication — a.k.a an epidural... The post Everything You Need To Know About Meghan Markle’s HypnoBirthing Plan appeared first on Hypnobirthing Canada ..read more