The latest interview: HypnoBirthing ®
the way for a gentle and natural birth

Find out more about this unique childbirth in Switzerland in the interview. The HypnoBirthing instructors Heidi Heintz and Urs Camenzind from Cham report from their personal experience.

HypnoBirthing ® - the way for a gentle and natural birth

Would you, being a mother, like to have a gentle, natural, fearless and even pain-free birth? Would you like to get rid of any fears, doubts and uncertainties concerning birth?

Find out more about this unique childbirth in Switzerland in the interview. The HypnoBirthing instructors Heidi Heintz and Urs Camenzind from Cham report from their personal experience so that you can also let your wish of a natural and gentle birth come true. Their son Felix was born on 25.10.2006 as first child in Switzerland with the help of HypnoBirthing.

What is HypnoBirthing?

HypnoBirthing is a holistic prenatal preparation course of a special kind. Its particularity is the learning of self-hypnosis or deep relaxation as well as other effective methods that prepare the mother physically, mentally and spiritually optimally for a gentle, safe, fearless and natural birth. The method was developed in 1989 by Mickey Mongan, who is a hypnosis-self-therapist and mother of four. HypnoBirthing gives the mother the great-power and confidence to have a naturally built body which is ideal to experience a gentle, pleasant and naturally well going birth.

What does the pregnant woman learn in these special prenatal classes?

Relaxation techniques, breathing and self hypnosis techniques, techniques to replace the fear and tension with confidence, peace and well-being. Effective techniques for a shorter and more comfortable birth. The natural production of pain-relieving body substances. How she can get an intimate connection with her baby. An understanding that the woman's body is built in an ideal way for the birth. Where the totally false and frightening thoughts that pain should be part of a normal birth come from. Relaxation exercises during and between the contractions. How she can prevent a perineal tear. How fast and easy it is to be fit, beautiful and well-feeling again after giving birth, and much more.

How can one imagine a birth with self-hypnosis?

Let’s better listen to a happy HypnoBirthing mother: "What I experienced while giving birth with HypnoBirthing is similar to a waking dream. The condition is similar to when one is engrossed in a book or staring into a fire. I was accessible, in good health and completely relaxed. Anytime ready to influence the events. I experienced the birth under calm and relaxing circumstances. In fact I perceived the contractions but I was able to influence their extent in a crucial way. I witnessed the birth in calm and relaxed circumstances. Far away from fear and tension which cause pain. When my baby gently saw the light of day, this was the most beautiful moment of my life. A thoroughly happy birth experience I wish to every mother-to-be and to all babies. "Nicole Kirschner"

What does the pregnant woman achieve through HypnoBirthing?

Due to the deep embedding of thoughts, images and feelings in the sub consciousness of the mother-to-be, she learns to avoid the "fear-tension-pain" syndrome before, during and after birth! Thus she reaches a physical and mental relaxation, stress reduction, pain reduction, shortening of birth, well-being during birth such as lower or no use of analgesics. She is fresh, awake and in deep contact with her baby. Mother and child are again the protagonists in their natural birth movie. A much faster recovery phase occurs after the birth.

Heidi, how did you experience your own birth using HypnoBirthing?

After my first, very traumatic and painful birth, the pregnancy and birth to Felix was just great. All my fears that I had, had to disappeare! I wanted an absolute natural birth. Using HypnoBirthing I prepared myself like an athlete does to his big day. Without fear and full of self confidence, I went through the birth with my baby. Everything happened exactly as we desired it. This birth experience was so beneficial to me, that I wish every woman could experience it!

 How can I learn more about HypnoBirthing?

Inform yourself on our homepage www.sanftegeburt.ch, visit a lecture or simply call us. We are looking forward to your call and are pleased to give you information to all your questions and uncertainties regarding prenatal preparation.

HypnoBirthing®

for a gentle and natural birth