Pregnancy Calm - Lancashire

Mum-to-Be?

 

Everyone needs a little relaxation time – even more so when you are a Mum-to-Be! Ribby Hall Spa Hotel offers a great selection of treatments for pregnant ladies... 

 

Including wonderful Neom and Elemis Massages -  where you are invited to settle into a cushioned treatment bed that moulds to every bump, mothers-to-be are restored to optimum wellness.

 

And the Signature Bumps a Daisy package cleansing and relaxing from top to toe - you will be invited to enjoy a welcome lower leg and foot ritual, facial cleanse followed by a relaxing neck, shoulder, face and scalp massage, a hand and arm massage, foot and leg massage and a fabulous finish with our file and polish to the toes. You'll also receive a Natural Spa Factory gift to take home and a delicious mocktail. 

 

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Pregnancy Calm

You can now enjoy a blissful hour of Relaxation and Baby Bonding with me Gemma Webster, in-house hypnotherapist at Ribby Spa. There are many benefits of pregnancy relaxation: time out can really give you the opportunity to feel refreshed and restored.

 

 Why not combine a pregnancy massage with hypnotherapy and really spoil yourself!

Hypnotherapy takes you in to a state of rest and repair giving you and your baby a well earned break away from the stresses of life. Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy specialises in hypnosis for birth and will work with you to address any specific concerns and alleviate anxiety. The amazing effects of hypnosis can really help to reduce aches and tenderness, reduce blood pressure and even alleviate morning sickness - ultimately promoting a positive mind set for pregnancy and birth.

“As a hypnobirthing Mum, I have firsthand experience of the difference that hypnotherapy can make. Both of my babies were Calm & Contented! I truly believe that they were born already conditioned to relax. I practiced hypnosis so often during pregnancy that my babies had heard the same relaxing music in the womb and felt my own relaxation response many times. After birth, they both settled really well whenever they heard the same track. Music is such powerful and emotional trigger especially when combined with hypnotic techniques. Of course I am bias, but I can’t recommend hypnotherapy enough!” Gemma Webster

Pregnancy Calm is specifically designed for time out and baby bonding. Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy also offers a Hypnobirthing program for natural birth preparation. For more information email hypnotherapy@calmandcontented.co.uk

Hypnotherapy for Anxiety

 

 

 

 

 

 Anxiety

Do you have feelings of nervousness, fear, continuous worries? If so, you may be suffering from anxiety. 

 

Some degree of anxiety is healthy.

It keeps us on our toes, it keeps us safe and prevents us from taking risks, but for some people anxiety is so much more than this.

Isn't is normal for most people to become anxious before meeting new people? Doing a presentation? Or having a job interview? Well to a certain extent yes. A shot of adrenaline to ensure that we perform at our best and don't become complacent. Anxiety extends beyond this, for some feelings of nervousness and worry can have a huge impact on their day to day life.

You may find yourself avoiding situations or people that make you anxious, you may have a continous stream of negative self talk that drives you to distraction and prevents you from enjoying the moment, you may even have morbid thoughts which are really scary to you.

And what about physical sysmptoms, insomnia, sweating, diarrhoea or changes in appetite?

Hypnotherapy can really help to give you confidence in dealing with stressful situations such as driving tests or exams - help for situations where you would expect to be anxious - and for many people this is exactly what they need.

Many people without anxiety don't realise these worries can be on going - not just exam nerves or slight concern for the future. For anxiety sufferers, these feelings dominate and can be there much of the time. Anxiety can really affect wellbeing, health, employment, relationships - it can impact on all aspects of life.

Hypnotherapy can really help you to understand why anxiety is there and to help you become much more calm in thought and feeling as well as physically at ease. The hypnotic trance alone will help to support your para-sympathetic nervous system by relaxing deeply and learning autonomic breathing techniques.

If you are feeling anxious, the first place you may turn is to your GP. I would always, always recommend seeing your GP whenever you have health concerns. It is the unfortunate that anxiety can not be 'cured' in a 10 minute appointment - though your GP may diagnose it and signpost you in the direction of further help.

The hypnotherapist is there to facilate change, but all changes come from within. Hypnotherapy sessions will give you the time to explore your anxiety in a safe environment and will help you to reframe your fears and put thoughts into perspective. No credible therapist would ever guarantee results, but hypnotherapy can be very successful if you are motivated and have a true desire to change.

For more details see No more anxiety

Birth Preparation

Pregnancy is filled with a rollercoaster of emotions. Many women get caught up in worrying about their health, the birth and what kind of mother they will make. If that sounds like you, you are not alone!

Birth preparation classes are excellent ways to get practical advice. You may be worried about how you will bath and feed your baby or about where your baby will sleep - NCT or NHS classes are excellent sources of advice - as well as a brilliant place to meet other mums-to-be who are feeling exactly the same as you.


One of the best ways of coping with tension is to take time out, relax and try and put things in perspective. Natal Hypnotherapy classes can help you feel really calm and confident about your birth. It's easy to say "Put your feet up and chill out", but deep relaxation is a skill. Natal Hypnotherapy works with the body and mind to help you fully 'understand and respond' to birth. Read more in Hello! Magazine...

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