When we say 'hypnobirthing', what images come to mind? Snake oil, talismans and pendulums swinging over a woman's swollen belly? Or: a small room, ambiently lit. Botanical eucalyptus heavy in the air ...

The mixture of deep breathing and visualisation exercises also helped her deal with hyperemesis gravidarum – a severe form of morning sickness. “I saw the power of it, the meditation, the deep ...

Pia Goodman was terrified at the thought of giving birth, but she astonished midwives by having her first baby in just over three hours at home without any painkillers. Ms Goodman admits she is a ...

A Scots hypnobirthing teacher’s quest to help women take control of labour has gone global after she moved online during the pandemic. Registered midwife Lynsey ­McGillvray has already coached more ...

Hypnobirthing is fast becoming a popular method of pain relief among pregnant women. More and more women have decided to join in on the pain-free revolution and learn simple but effective ways to help ...

Picture giving birth. Where does your mind take you? To images of stark, sterile hospitals with strip lighting and a person clad in a cold blue gown, legs akimbo, face drenched in sweat and howling ...

Free hypnobirthing taster session for expectant parents at Kempsey Community Centre, Worcestershire, on January 11. Learn relaxation and ...

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