New Fylde Coast Birth Centre for Mums-To-Be

300 Births in Midwife-led Unit at Blackpool last year...

"The Fylde Coast Birth Centre, which is due to open on Monday, will feature two new rooms for women with complex needs which were constructed after Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was allocated £500,000 by the Department of Health."

Fantastic news for Blackpool and the Fylde Coast: "All the birth centre rooms are en-suite and many have birthing pools. Family members are able to stay with mums in the room, with no restrictions on visiting times" Hopefully supporting more normalised birthing for 2015.

For more details check out The Gazette: New Facilities for Blackpool Mums-to-be

Hypnobirthing Lancashire

About Hypnobirth:

"What is hypnobirthing?

Hypnobirthing is a completely logical childbirth education programme, but one with a difference. Instead of looking at how a woman can merely “get through” or cope with birth, it focuses on teaching a woman how her body is designed to birth comfortably and gently, and empowers her to do so. We look at where the fear of birth comes from, how it affects birth, and primarily the impact adrenalin has on how our birthing muscle – the uterus – works during labour. Hypnobirthing teaches deep relaxation, breathing and massage techniques to stimulate the production of endorphins – the love hormone – during labour, along with defining the very valuable role of the birth companion." Giovanna Fletcher

To read the full article see: Getting prepared with Hypnobirthing

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Pain Management

Dr Michael Mosley investigates hypnosis for pain: Enjoy the following youtube clip...as long as your not too needle phobic! Hypnosis for Pain

Hypnotherapy for Women, Wyre & Fylde Lancashire

Calm & Contented Hypnotherapy

Currently I am a Natal Hypnotherapy™ Practitioner covering Wyre & Fylde. I love teaching Natal Hypnotherapy™ and I think that anyone who attends my workshops will see my passion! It's always great to meet new couples and of course hear about their new arrivals.



Childbirth is just one use for hypnotherapy, there are many wide ranging and far reaching uses such as smoking cessation, anxiety, weight loss etc... As of September 2015, I will be running sessions exclusively for women across the Fylde Coast.

I will be covering issues specific to pregnancy/motherhood and parenting and other women centred issues:

Smoking Cessation for Pregnancy

SPD/Pelvic Discomfort

Morning Sickness

Relaxation during Pregnancy

Anxiety - Motherhood

Breastfeeding

Deep Sleep

PMS

Menopause

Unexplained infertility

Weight Loss

Pain Management

Smoking Cessation

Control your Drinking Habits

Relaxation

Increased Confidence

Habits

Stress & Anxiety

Phobia & Fear

For more information please give me a call,

Gemma Webster

Direct Line: 07729275909

Is Hypnotherapy for me?

The Truth About Hypnotherapy

There are so many misconceptions about the world of hypnotherapy. This animated doodle excellently conveys what it is and what is isn't and highlights what a hypnotherapist can do for you. The Truth about Hypnotherapy 
by the fantastic Top London Hypnotherapist Darren Marks.

What is Hypnosis?

What is Hypnosis?

According to the NCH: "Opinions vary on the exact definition of this natural state of mind. First of all, contrary to what many people believe, hypnosis is not always a trance state or a sleep state even though a person in hypnosis may appear to be sleeping. Hypnosis is really natural state of mind and is an important part of everyday life. Whenever our mind wanders, daydreams or is focused on something, such as reading a book, driving a familiar route, watching a film we are in a state of hypnosis."

So many people think of sucking lemons and clucking like a chicken when they think of hypnosis - Hypnosis and Stage Hypnotism is a million miles away from Hypnotherapy.

 

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy has been recognized as a therapeutic tool by professionals, it can be powerful for changing patterns of behaviour and rebalancing outdated beliefs. The 'therapy' part of hypnotherapy takes place when the subject is in a 'trance' like state. Once this state is achieved the client becomes open and receptive to suggestion to create a change. I use the word 'trance' with reservation as it can  conjures an image of loss of control - nothing could be further from the truth. In hypnotherapy, the client is in a deeply relaxed state and remains in control at all times - there is no chance that you would do or say anything against your will.

What is Hypnotherapy used for?

Beliefs affect our biology. Hypnotherapy has the potential to help adapt any behaviour, and change any emotional responses that are caused by negative or unpleasant thoughts. The most common uses of hypnotherapy include: Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, Phobia and Pain Management.

Natal Hypnotherapy ™

Natal Hypnotherapy™ is a program devised by Maggie Howell in 2000. It uses the principles of Hypnotherapy to help women have a positive birth experience. Natal Hypnotherapy™ offers so much more than hypnotherapy alone - for more information on the types of things you will learn on the Natal Hypnotherapy workshops see Calm and Contented Hypnotherapy . Natal Hypnotherapy™ has been described as an antenatal workshop that reaches parts that other antenatal workshops can not reach!

Is Hypnotherapy for me?

Everyone has one issue or another. You could contact a local hypnotherapist to discuss your requirements. Hypnotherapy isn't regulated so there are many practitioners out there. It is recommended that you question their experience and select a professional who is registered with the NCH National Council for Hypnotherapy (Or other recognised body) and has attended more than a two day weekend training course!

There is no right or wrong way to experience hypnosis and truly the best way of understanding it and assessing it's impact is to experience it yourself.

Olympic Water Birth

The Many Benefits of Water

Rebecca Addlington, Olympic and Gold winning freestyle swimming has announced she wants a water birth.


With so many benefits of water its hardly surprising that more and more women are re-considering there options for birth. The warmth and buoyancy of a birthing pool is such a relaxing way to birth and perfectly compliments hypnosis for birth.

As Beverley Turner puts it "Water can do so much for you in labour, taking away gravity so you feel really comfortable, and giving natural pain relief, because as you relax things tend to hurt less. Many women who birth in water also say that it makes them feel safe, protected, and in their own special zone."


To read more about attitudes and benefits of water birth please see:

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