There have been various studies carried out and scientific research articles published which help support that
HypnoBirthing™WORKS
‘Our study provides support for the use of hypnosis to aid in preparation of obstetric patients for labour and delivery. The reduction of complications, surgery, and hospital stay show direct medical benefit to mother and child and suggest the potential for a corresponding cost-saving benefit’. Journal of Family Practice.
LABOUR
Studies show that hypnosis can reduce the time of labour
by anything up to 6 hours.
(Jenkins and Pritchard; Mellegren; Abramson and Heron).
MEDICATION USE
British studies have shown that of hypnosis mums as few as 22% required pain relief whereas up to 79% of non-hypnosis mums did.
OTHER STUDIES HAVE SHOWN REDUCED
• rates of medical intervention
• lengths of stay in hospital
• post-natal depression
There are articles too numerous to mention. For details of these, or more information on the above research, go to
If you feel like you would like to speak to Shelia (clinical hynotherapist and HypnoBirthing™
practitioner) regarding any issue relating to prenatal or postnatal please ring: 07912 536188