Question: Can you guarantee a completely pain-free labour and
birth?
Answer: No. There are many factors that can affect a
birth, some of which are outside our control.
Also, like any childbirth preparation class, the success of the techniques is related
to the amount of practice you put in.
However, as a guide, we find that around 65-70% of HypnoBirthing® mums don't need
any form of pain relief. Nearly all the mums in this category simply
don't experience any pain - just pressure.
Around a further 20-25% only require something mild, like gas and air.
The remaining 5-10% usually fall into what we call 'special circumstances', where
medical intervention is required. However, the HypnoBirthing® mums still tell us
that HypnoBirthing® really helped - even if they were induced,
or ended up with a caesarean.
Remember - the aim of HypnoBirthing® is not a completely pain-free
and picture-perfect 'natural' birth (although that is possible).
It is to have a calmer, easier, more comfortable birth- where you
are in control - and in a way that most mirrors Nature.
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