Are hypnobirthing classes worth it?

If you are considering doing a hypnobirthing course you may be wondering – what if a natural birth isn’t possible, is it still worth it? 

The short answer is YES!

​You can still use all your hypnobirthing skills no matter how your birth turns out.

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​"Although I did not have a “traditional” hypnobirthing delivery, I would not have made it through without what we learnt"
Janine's birth story after premature rupture of membranes
September 2022

​Many people feel that hypnobirthing is only for a natural birth, or for a certain type of woman, and that it means no medical pain relief or that you must have a water birth.   But, none of this is true.  What is true is that...

KG Hypnobirthing can increase the likelihood of having a positive birth with less need for pain relief and the potential for a shorter labour

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if you have special circumstances that dictate a medicalised birth, KG Hypnobirthing can support you every step of the way

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   you can birth however you want, with whoever you want!

Hypnobirthing can be used for any type of birth, it doesn’t matter where you are planning to give birth or how, you can still use all of the techniques.  A key part of a KGH course is the emphasis on informed decision making and the communication between you and your caregivers. It provides you with the skills to make the decisions that fit in with your ideal of how birth can be, which puts you firmly in charge.  However, if your birth experience steers away from your ideal you can remain calm and focussed   

So, are hypnobirthing classes worth it? If a positive birthing experience is important to you, the value of what you’re about to learn to bring a healthy baby into the world in calm and nurturing environment, will be priceless.  Plus, a calm mum means a calm baby!

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​​ "I can conclude that even though it was everything that I didn’t want....it was still a beautiful experience." 
(RB's birth after caesarean)
September 2022

Resources

How to Have A Positive KGHypnobirthing Caesarean
www.kghypnobirthing.com/pregnancy-information/planning-your-birth/how-to-have-a-brilliant-hypnobirthing-c-section.html