Birthing outcomes from an Australian HypnoBirthing programme

Abstract

Background and aim: HypnoBirthing, which is steadily increasing in popularity both in Australia and overseas, is a set programme consisting of 10–12 hours of instruction for couples approaching the later stages of pregnancy and birth. A survey was carried out to investigate how Australian participants attending the HypnoBirthing programme between 2007 and 2010 compared to other studies where hypnosis was used for childbirth. Results: The average length for both stages of labour was shorter in the HypnoBirthing group compared to general population figures. Caesarean section rates were lower, as was the use of gas and epidurals. Of the 81 participants, 46 (51 %) did not use any pain medication at all and the overall discomfort level for labour and birth was 5.8 out of 10 with 32 % of the participants scoring under 5.8, including two participants who recorded zero discomfort. Conclusion: Women attending the HypnoBirthing programme demonstrated similar results to those found in other research in hypnosis for childbirth. However, the findings also demonstrated some added benefits of HypnoBirthing. The majority of women reported feeling more confident, relaxed, less fearful, focused, and more in control. They also commented on the ease and comfort of labour and birth and the satisfaction of having their partners involved and supportive.

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

“…The difference between the groups in the method of delivery is important in terms of showing that the vaginal delivery rate was high in the group that received hypnobirthing training and that this training was effective in reducing the rates of emergency and elective cesarean section. Similar to the cesarean section rate (18.4%) of the women who received hypnobirthing training in our study, the rate of cesarean delivery in women who received hypnobirthing training was 17.1% in the study of Swencionis et al (2012) and 22% in the study of Phillips -Moore (2012). A significant difference was reported between them.…”

“…This finding showed that hypnobirthing training was effective in shortening the delivery time. In a study conducted with an Australian hypnobirthing program, the women participating in the program gave birth in a shorter time and there was a significant difference between the groups (Phillips -Moore, 2012).…”

“…This childbirth preparation method is a set program consisting of 10 to 12 hours of instruction for couples approaching the later stages of pregnancy and birth. Hypnobirthing intervention is given by Hypnobirthing practitioner (Phillips -Moore, 2012). This technique was developed based on the fear-stress-pain cycle HypnoBirthing teaches that there does not need to be pain in birthing.…”

Pelatihan Terapi Relaksasi Hypnobirthing Untuk Tenaga Kesehatan Dalam Rangka Meningkatkan Pelayanan Kesehatan Ibu Dan

“…Teknik relaksasi Hypnobirthing adalah program untuk menanamkan sugesti kea lam bawah sadar, menerima kehamilan dengan baik, mereprogramming sugesti negative bahwa ''melahirkan itu sakit''dengan sebuah afirmasi dan sugesti positif tentang sebuah persalinan yang indah, nyaman, lancer dan alami. Menyadari kekuatan terbesar pada tubuh serta menyerahkan semuanya tentang proses persalinan kepada tubuh dan bayi sehingga harapannya tubuh, bayi dan ibu dapat bekerjasama dengan baik untuk menjalani sebuah persalinan yang aman dan nyaman serta bebas trauma (Phillips-Moore, 2012).…”

Mind over Matter: Inside Hypnobirthing

“…Hypnotherapy for labour and birth is based upon the premise that a woman's fear and stress of labour and birth leads to muscle tension and ultimately increased pain which incites further fear and stress, continuing the cycle (Phillips-Moore, 2012). Using Hypnotherapy, a woman can be taught to work with her body's natural processes in order to reduce feelings of fear, helplessness, tension and pain.…”