Wendy Wilkinson Hypnotherapy

Hypnobirthing in Lewes

If you prefer in person hypnobirthing I am able to offer this on the 1-1 flexible dates/times offered.

Also different packages from 2 sessions to 4

please call me 07971868821

for more details.

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If you would like to join a group see below

Live Hypnobirthing Course

via

Zoom

Tuesday evenings

September 8th,15th,22nd,29th

In the comfort of your own home small groups

1-1 single sessions or full 1-1 course

please enquire which may suit you best.

(1-1 face to face now available from July 4th 2020)

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Live online group courses now available in the comfort of your own home.

Please do call me 07971868821 to check availability or email me wendywilkinsonhypnotherapy@gmail.com

I am passionate in supporting couples towards having the birth they choose. I have been a practicing Midwife for over twenty years and continue to work as a community Midwife in East Sussex frequently attending homebirths.

I am also qualified in solution focused Psychotherapy/ Hypnotherapy also a Hypnobirth Practitioner.

I am pretty unique as most other hypnobirth practitioners usually hold one or other of these qualifications and I am qualified and experienced in all three.

I took your hypnobirthing class in March and wanted to sincerely thank you for helping me prepare for labour. Your class had such a profound impact on me, not just for labour, I have adopted so many of the techniques into my every day life and I am forever grateful to you for teaching me.

We welcomed our baby last month, he had a calm birth with no interventions and I had the most wonderful experience bringing him into this world. And funnily enough, my labour started at the exact time on the very day that I put in my birth plan!

East Sussex 2015

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Questions for Hypnobirthing Course.

· Do I need to do another course e.g. NCT – No all preparation is covered within the course I am a qualified practicing community midwives we discuss all areas of ante-natal preparation.

· I don’t want to be embarrassed do I have to participate in the course with others watching. Even though we do practice the techniques within the group the groups are very small 2-4 couples and you are able to just listen and practice at home if you prefer

· I cannot afford to pay for the course up front am I am to pay by instalments e.g. weekly through the course- Yes

· Can I come alone or with a friend if my partner is unable to make the sessions? Yes some mum’s come alone or bring a family member or friend

· What if the course doesn’t work for me- I have had 100% feedback that the techniques have a positive affect not only for birth but immediately from attending the first session.

· I am scared about being hypnotised will I do things that I don’t want to do. The hypnotic state is a perfectly natural (day dreamy) state that can only be accessed voluntarily. Most people just feel a sense of relaxation and well-being e.g. when relaxing on a beach or putting your feet up after a day’s work.

Can I do the course too early or too late? I usually say best time to do the course is between 20-36 weeks the earlier you start the more opportunity you have to feel calm and relaxed during your pregnancy however I have literally taught the course to pregnant mums the week before and has been really effective. It is really a personal choice in what works best for you

January 2019

Thank you Wendy for your valuable hypnobirthing course.

The trauma release therapy (tracing limiting habits & patterns) was invaluable as I was able to iron out anything I was holding onto and release this before the birth. It helped enormously as I felt freer and more understanding of my body and mind.

I played your hypnobirthing audio on repeat throughout the birth. It was a support in the background and a soothing yet empowering support that kept me going. I had the birthing experience of my dreams. I never knew it was possible and I'm very grateful.

My husband was also very relaxed and in control of himself as a birthing partner. He had come to see you for hypnotherapy and he said it was a huge benefit. For both of us, our experience was a totally different and more positive one, compared to my first birthing experience.

I had a lot of health problems with my second pregnancy so I was really concerned. But your voice and coaching made me feel as though I could do it, and I did!

What is hypnosis? Like a computer the subconscious mind holds good programs and bad ones (horror stories of birth). Doing hypnosis is like running a virus scan on your computer—it finds corrupt programs or those that need to be upgraded, such as the belief that birth is something to be fearful of or will be painful.

We know that labour progresses well in an undisturbed birth, especially when the mother feels safe so her primal brain can take over. We don't need training to give birth, but in this fast-paced world we definitely have lost the ability to relax. For mothers especially, life always seems to get in the way of the "indulgence" of true relaxation and mindfulness.

In HypnoBirthing, couples realize that severe pain does not need to accompany normal labour. HypnoBirthing, like any kind of relaxation, is perfect for home birth as well as hospital birth. A common misconception for mums is that the pain of labour is necessary and even empowering. Yes, pain is a great communicator when something is wrong, but in a normal labour, pain does not have to be present. In HypnoBirthing we use a much softer language—we don't experience contractions, but surges. The word "contraction" creates an image of contracting—or tightening; HypnoBirthing couples focus on releasing and relaxing.

How does it work? The muscles of the uterus were designed to give birth. Why would the uterus be the only muscle in the body that hurts when it's doing exactly what it was designed to do? The response that I often hear is, "Well, we don't use the uterus every day." So let's follow the logic of that idea.

Have you ever done a new activity—like going to the gym or raking leaves in your garden—something requiring some physical effort that you've never done before or not in a long time? While you are doing the activity the muscles don't hurt; but two days later you're soaking in a lavender bath for hours trying to ease the pain of muscles that you never knew existed. Then shouldn't labour only hurt two days after birth?

Basic physiology tells us that fear increases adrenaline in the body which creates a physical reaction by activating the fight/flight response. This redirects blood flow away from our organs to the limbs. The uterus is not a defensive organ and, just like the heart, cannot work effectively, comfortably and painlessly when blood is restricted and the muscles spasm. When adrenaline is present the body's built-in epidural (endorphins) can't do its work and it slows the release of oxytocin needed to help labour progress.

Every thought we have creates a physically detectable response in the body. Have you ever been embarrassed by someone or something? Blood races to your cheeks: Even years later just the thought of that mortifying event can recreate the same physical response in your face in seconds. Remember preparing for an interview or attending your first birth? You may get butterflies in your stomach, a dry mouth and clammy palms just by thinking about the experience.

Why is birth only painful for humans? If you've ever had a dog or cat giving birth you may notice that they seek out a quiet undisturbed location and usually show no dramatic displays of discomfort.

I offer courses in small groups or one to one in your own home.

If the dates and times do not fit with your needs let me know as I am happy to look at alternatives. Groups are always kept small (2-5 couples maximum).

I also offer 2 session bespoke Hypnobirthing total 4hrs includes a Hypnotic Birth rehearsal MP3.

Having originally trained as a Hypnobirthing practitioner with the Marie Mongan Institute of HypnoBirthing, I am now proud to be using The Wise Hippo Method.

This is the newest, most modern and cutting edge approach on how to educate parents in hypnobirthing and the feedback is consistently fantastic.

In my classes you will learn how to deeply relax almost instantaneously, use visualisations,

breathing techniques, self-hypnosis and affirmations, as well as gain a deeper understanding why and how you were built to give birth (without stress).

The courses run over a period of 4 weeks giving you the time to learn, take on board and practice the skills

you will develop in class.
On completion you will have a tool box of skills that you can draw upon in any situation,

leaving you feeling ready and confident. You will understand that you don't need to be Wonder Woman. Neither do you need to be part of a new age militant movement ,who laughs in the face of gas and air,

in order to create the type of birth experience you desire.

Hypnobirthing is a complete birth education programme.
The course teaches simple but

specific self hypnosis, relaxation and breathing techniques for a better birth.
You and your partner will soon realise that the techniques you will learn not only applies to having a calm enjoyable birth but will carry through to other areas of your lives. You will be able to apply a sense of calm and relaxation to all areas of you home and work life. Hypnobirthing is not just for birth it is simply life changing when you understand how your mind controls your thoughts and actions.

HypnoBirthing is much more than just self hypnosis or hypnotherapy for childbirth.

• With HypnoBirthing, you'll discover that severe pain does not have to be an accompaniment of labour

• You'll learn how to release the fears and anxieties you may currently have about giving birth, and how to overcome previous traumatic births

• HypnoBirthing lets you discover and experience the joy and magic of birth - rather than the horrific ordeal

everyone else seems hell-bent on telling you about

Most importantly, you'll learn how to put yourself back in control of your birth.

You'll be able to chat, and be in good spirits - totally relaxed and fully in control.

You'll always be aware of what is happening around you.

HypnoBirthing doesn't mean you'll be in a trance or a sleep.

Some mums (and especially their husbands!) have been very sceptical at first - until they

experience it for themselves.

HypnoBirthing doesn't require any particular belief system, or prior experience.

Just imagine welcoming each surge! Feeling peaceful... relaxing... and

even smiling as your baby comes closer to you !

In short, HypnoBirthing allows you to experience birth in an atmosphere of calm relaxation,

free of the fear and tension that prevents the birthing muscles of your body from

functioning as nature intended.

Hypnobirthing sessions can either be

REVISED PRICES AT TIME OF LOCKDOWN SEE LEWES PRICES PAGE.

In small groups cost £275 a couple 4 x 2.5 hr sessions (10hrs)

N.B I have to say I have been asked to mention , that it is important to state that for my group courses I always provide fresh on the day homemade cakes and beverages........... A big selling point they say !!

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or alternatively :

Private classes In the comfort of your own home at your convenience £450 (10hrs). REVISED PRICES AT TIME OF LOCKDOWN SEE LEWES PRICES PAGE.

Course Material:

You take away 7 MP3's with recordings of the course, course manual, birth partners scripts and ongoing email and telephone support if required.

Other Options available

Option A ( Mum alone)
This option is a single session can be at your home or my Garden Hypnotherapy Studio in Lewes.
Based on The Human Givens and using tools in solution focused Hypnotherapy. We will establish your ideal birth and embed this during hypnosis towards a positive birth experience.
The power of expectancy being a hypnotic state. We would create a future memory for your mind and body to work towards.
If second pregnancy a rewind technique would be used during hypnosis allowing a positive change to the emotional link to the previous birth.

I will also use Emotional Freedom Technique (AKA Tapping)
This would allow your birth to flow unhindered by any previous negative birth experiences.

This session will also offer an introduction to Hypnobirthing techniques.

Price for this single session £100 (inclusive MP3 Birth rehearsal hypnotic download)

Option B ( Mum alone or second session can include birthing partner)

Two sessions first session being option A.

Second session :

Full explanation of all Hypnobirthing techniques time to practice all hypnobirthing techniques. Understand and learn other self hynosis tools to use during and after birth to help support you to feeling calm and relaxed leading up to during and after birth.

Inclusive of an MP3 Birth rehearsal download to listen up until the birth of your baby.

Two sessions : £190

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If unsure of which option is best for you please do contact me for a chat.

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Please do contact me if you have any questions of how I can help you 07971868821

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