Hypnobirthing classes in Nairobi

What actually is hypnobirthing?

In my hypnobirthing classes I explain that hypnobirthing is simply a different type of childbirth class. It’s complete birth preparation and in many ways it’s very similar to any other antenatal classes. The thing that makes hypnobirthing different is that it’s centred around the psychology of birth… and a key focus is giving birth without fear.

The thing is that when we go into labour, a different part of our brain kicks in. It’s not the modern, thinking part of our brain that we use for things like choosing a buggy, a cot. It’s a very primitive part of our brain and it works in a different way.

So that this primitive brain can take over, there are a few fundamental things that we need to do. The hypnobirthing knowledge, ideas and techniques I’ll share will help you with this… and much more too!

• Relax and switch off our busy thinking brains. When did you last really switch off and relax deeply? Many of us (I’m guilty) barely switch our mobile phones off, let alone enjoy some deep relaxation time. Sometimes our modern lifestyles mean that we’ve forgotten how to truly switch off.

• Get the birth environment right. When we look at other mammals, such as cats and dogs, and how they behave when they go in to labour we can learn a lot (because of their neurological make-up they’re more tuned into the primitive, birthing part of their brains). They usually scurry off to a cosy, dark and familiar place to give birth. Regardless of where you choose to give birth, there’s lots you can do to make your birth environment work for you.

• Release the childbirth fears. Many cultures can be quite negative towards childbirth, yet to give ourselves the best chance of giving birth smoothly, we need to release these fears and boost our confidence. There’s a really clever design within women to give birth, having a calm and positive mindset gives it the best opportunity to work as smoothly as possible.