Hypnobirthing

Feeling uneasy about labor? This course is built for the nine months before delivery, with the aim of bringing your body, mind and developing baby into harmony. It sets out the tools and understanding intended to make childbirth a meaningful experience with little or no pain. You can work through it at home, at whatever pace suits you.

The program reports that more than 85 percent of mothers who followed this approach gave birth naturally and with relative ease. Most said they felt comfortable throughout labor and never considered requesting pain medication.

A central theme is how thoughts and fears can shape the way a person experiences pregnancy and birth, particularly the birth itself. The course helps expectant parents recognize that influence and prepare for labor with a more positive outlook, and it invites readers to start now.