Jane Crowe BSc(Hons), D Hyp, MBSCH

Hypno Birth

... is a safe, gentle approach that helps you remain in control throughout the birth experience.

Whether you choose to have your baby at home or in hospital you can use the relaxation techniques, guided imagery, breathing exercises and practice self- hypnosis.

You will learn how to help your body release endorphins, your very own natural pain relievers, as you remain calm and relaxed and look forward to meeting your baby.

Childbirth is a natural, normal event in a woman's life. Your body is designed to work in harmony with nature throughout the birthing process. The reason women feel pain in labour is because they feel anxious and tense.

Anxiety triggers the ‘flight or fight’ response that occurs naturally in our body when we experience challenging situations. We become flooded with adrenaline and our heart rate rises, blood and oxygen are diverted away from non-essential organs, which unfortunately includes the uterus. The result is that the muscles in the uterus are prevented from working properly.

If you go with the experience instead of fighting it, you and baby can work together, feeling comfortable and completely in control. Then giving birth becomes the wonderful experience that nature intended it to be.

These one to one sessions are designed to teach you techniques to practice before, during and after the birth. Each one hour session combines discussion and practice of some of the following:

Basic muscle relaxation techniques and visualisations

Deep abdominal breathing and guided imagery

Using music to help relaxation

Self hypnosis and positive ‘self-talk’

Final preparation

These sessions are available at The Vale Practice, East Dulwich.
You can speak to me on 07766 704888 or email for more information.
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If you would like more help with relaxing at home then try my
'5 Steps to Deep Relaxation' CD
which you can order online.

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You may also like to consider a short series of Reiki treatments.
Reiki is a safe and gentle therapy that can help reduce stress and aid relaxation.
Click here for more information about this area of my work.