Can Hypnosis Ease Childbirth? |
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She asks: "I am pregnant with my first child and currently exploring my options for childbirth education classes. I am particularly interested in hypnobirthing and was hoping to get your opinion about the technique." His answer: "Hypnobirthing is simply the use of hypnosis during pregnancy and childbirth. Hypnosis can reduce morning sickness, anxiety and labor pain. I'm enthusiastic for personal reasons. Three weeks before the birth of my daughter, I asked hypnotherapist Steve Gurgevich, a friend and colleague, to do a session with my then-wife Sabine in the interest of a timely, quick, uncomplicated delivery. " |
A reader of Dr. Andrew Weil's website asks the doctor if hypnosis can help ease the pains and discomfort of childbirth.
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