BirthBody - ActiveBirth HypnoBirth
Tel: 020 8365 3545

Research

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (2006) Antenatal Self-Hypnosis for Labour and Childbirth: A Pilot Study Their findings are consistent with recent meta-analyses showing beneficial outcomes associated with the use of hypnosis in childbirth.

Mehl-Madrona LE (2004) found women who received hypnosis during pregnancy had "significantly better" birth outcomes (uncomplicated births)

Journal of Family Practice (2001) concluded "Our study provides support for the use of hypnosis to aid in preparation of obstetric patients for labour and delivery. The reduction of complications, surgery, and hospital stay show direct medical benefit to mother and child and suggest the potential for a corresponding cost-saving benefit."

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (1990) Study found improved obstetric outcomes using hypnotic analgesia and skill mastery combined with childbirth education. Their findings reported reduced pain, shorter Stage 1 labors, less medication, higher Apgar scores, and more frequent spontaneous deliveries than control groups' births.

Pregnancy

AIMS - Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services
www.aims.org.uk

BirthChoiceUK – Where to have your baby (NHS & Private)
www.birthchoiceuk.com

Doula UK - Help finding a Doula (Private Birth Attendant)
www.doula.org.uk

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) - www.homebirth.org.uk
Pregnancy & Birth HelpLine 10am to 8pm, Monday to Friday- 0300 330 0772
NCT Breastfeeding Helplines

Spinning Babies - Help Get Your Baby into Position
www.spinningbabies.com

Birth

AffirmBirth on Twitter - Affirmations for Birth

BirthBody on Twitter- Visualization & Mental Preparation for Birth

Contraction Master - Free tool for timing contractions

Norwich

InnerSPACE -
InnerSPACE a peaceful haven in Norwich city centre.
Home to BirthBody Classes & Antenatal Hypnotherapy in Norwich. Plus Yoga, Massage & other complementary sessions, classes & workshops.

Alice Waterman - Independent Midwife

Nicky Garrett - Independent Midwife