Second time Mums-to-be who have had a bad experience first time around sometimes favour a c-section. If the root of birth anxiety can be unlocked these women can begin to feel in control of their bodies once more. Natal Hypnotherapy™ workshops are one way of doing this.
Simon Mehigan Consultant Midwife at Liverpool Women's Hopistal says
"They think about what happened last time - when they had no control - and it makes them very fearful." His approach is to see them regularly during their pregnancies, build up their confidence and unpick the causes of their fear."
It would be interesting to read more about his methods for instilling birth confidence...
BBC Article - Are women with a fear of childbirth bein supported?
For more info on C-sections please see Caesarian Section?
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