HypnoBirthing® UK

Hi everyone

I am 36weeks pregnant and have been using hypnobirthing techniques from the book along with the CD's (can't afford classes). I listen to rainbow relaxation every day and after about 5minutes its as though I am in a deep sleep and don't hear the rest of the CD (Ibelieve that is a good thing). When this happens I have no awareness of my breathing.

It seems that many women listen to RR continously throughout their labour, if I was to do this I feel I wouldn't be able to do the sleep breathing and the slow breathing technique used during surges as I wouldn't be conscious enough of what was happening to control my breathing.

If this were to happen during labour would this matter and would it affect my ability to remain comfortable during surges or does it just mean I am deeply relaxed and my body will take over the birthing process

Thank you

Claire

Hi Clare

It is quite common to 'drift off' whilst listening to RR, it's very common in all hypnosis and is actually a sign that you are very deeply relaxed

I would advise you to also practice the breathing techniques seperately from listening to RR so that you are completely comfortable with them and can do them as second nature. That way during labour you will be able to put all of your practice to good use! The 'secret' to HypnoBirthing is lots of practice

Good luck xxx