Having a baby? Relax ....... In Massachusetts, HypnoBirthing is taking the birthing world by calm.What Is HypnoBirthing?
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HypnoBirthing, taught by Kathryn McGlynn, CHt, is a new paradigm in natural childbirth education. It's an easy-to-learn
method employing deep relaxation, slow breathing patterns and self-guided release of endorphins (the body's natural relaxants),
which enables mother to enjoy an unmedicated, safe and gentle birthing for her baby, often pain-free, often more quickly.
HypnoBirthing is a registered trademark owned by Marie Mongan, founder of the HypnoBirthing Institute in NH.
Originally called simply "HypnoBirthing", this unique method of relaxed natural childbirth education is now known as
"HypnoBirthing - The Mongan Method".
HypnoBirthing, based upon the work of obstetrician, Dr. Grantly Dick-Read (who published his book Childbirth Without Fear
in 1944), teaches mother to understand and release the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome which so often is the cause of pain
and discomfort during the birthing process.
When we are afraid, our body diverts blood and oxygen from non-essential defense organs to large muscle groups
in our extremities. Our face drains of blood and we are said to be ' white with fear '. In a fearful situation, the body,
unfortunately, considers the uterus to be a non-essential organ. Dick-Read states that the uterus of a frightened
woman in labor is literally white!
HypnoBirthing explores the myth that pain is a necessary accompaniment to a normal birthing. When a birthing
woman's mind is free of fear, the muscles in her body - including her uterine muscles - relax, thus facilitating an easier,
stressfree birthing. In many cases, first stage labor shortens, eliminating fatigue during the birthing process and leaving
mother fresh, awake and with energy for actual birthing. "HypnoBirthing sets you free from fear, not free from pain,
although many women experience pain-free births," Mongan says. By eliminating fear and the resultant stress hormones,
a woman's body can work the way it is supposed to.
Learning a new language of birthing is integral to the HypnoBirthing training. For example, instead of a contraction,
a HypnoBirthing mother experiences a surge. When the mother's subconscious mind perceives the word 'surge',
her body creates an immediate physiological response, a response quite different from that created by the word
'contraction'.
By understanding how effectively the body responds to gentler terms describing the birth experience,
a HypnoBirthing woman becomes skilled at verbalizing and visualizing her natural ability to easily follow nature's
ideal way of birthing. She quickly learns to trust her body's birthing instincts, for she knows that her body
is designed to work in harmony with nature throughout her labor. Says Mongan, "There is a major difference
between HypnoBirthingｮ and other childbirth education classes, and it's not the hypnosis piece - it's that
we help our couples create positive birthings. We help them to realize the possibilities and reality of positive,
gentle and safe birthing and how to accomplish it. "
When you have your baby with HypnoBirthing, you will not be in a trance or a sleep state. You will be aware,
fully in control, and profoundly relaxed.
In 1958, the American Medical Association approved the therapeutic use of hypnosis, yet only recently
has hypnosis for birthing come into the general awareness of the public. Read about hypnosis for childbirth
in the medical literature here .
HYPNOBIRTHING TESTIMONIALS ... from some of the hundreds of women who have taken Kathryn's classes
Do you want a drug free birth?
" We had a BEAUTIFUL HypnoBirth - no drugs, no pain, completely natural and fantastic. "
・.. Jill, HypnoBirthing mother
" I am utterly amazed and grateful that we talked the night before your seminar began and that I made the
decision to attend. My husband is in utter disbelief at how I was able to calmly birth our son with absolutely
no medication. I am rather astounded myself. And I owe it all to you and the HypnoBirthing technique. "
・.. Donna, HypnoBirthing mother
" Many of my friends and family were highly skeptical about being able to have a natural childbirth.
One friend told me "Don't be a hero, take the drugs". I ignored the advice from that friend. I'm so glad
I chose HypnoBirthing for my birthplan. I'd do it the same all over again! "
・.. Heather, HypnoBirthing mother
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Do you want a more comfortable birth experience?
" I did not push at all. I am so amazed that my body did it all. I did not need
to do anything. "
・.. Jean, HypnoBirthing mother
" Kathryn, this was again another surreal, life changing, beautiful,
breathtaking experience, and to think that
only a small population actually get to experience it is so so sad! Can you believe my baby was 8lbs 13 oz -
I didn't think I could deliver a nearly 9lb baby but it was very, very, very easy. No tearing, no episiotomy, no pain. "
・.. Fiona, 2nd time HypnoBirthing mother
" HypnoBirthing was a huge part of our relaxed, tranquil pleasurable birth and we couldn't have done it
this way with out these methods and practices. We will always be grateful for your kind teaching
of these methods and for what we learned through you. "
・... Danielle and Chuck, HypnoBirthing parents
" Overall, we are more than satisfied with the HypnoBirthing training that we received from you.
The birth went better than I could have even hoped for. I would never have a baby any other way again! "
・... Katie, HypnoBirthing mother
" I was approached by so many nurses during our two days at the hospital who had heard about my birth
from my nurse. Several of the other nurses who were on during my birth said they had never heard
a delivery room so quite in over 20 years of being on the unit. "
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・.. Lynn, HypnoBirthing mother
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Do you want to feel the joy and ecstasy of birth?
"My husband and I have been in heaven ever since. Everything we wished for and learned through you
became a reality on that day. We could not have realized a more perfect, beautiful birth. It was
the most amazing experience of our lives. Thank you for empowering and educating us in HypnoBirthing.
It made all the difference."
・.. Lise, HypnoBirthing mother
" What impresses me the most about HypnoBirthing is: My birth experience was GLORIOUS! I have
nothing but positive memories of it. Many of my friends had terrible experiences, full of medications,
long, painful pushing and bed confinement. I love looking back at my ENTIRE pregnancy and birth
as joyful and miraculous! I wish all women could have this same experience. "
・.. Dawn, 2nd time HypnoBirthing mother
" We are so happy to be able to say that our baby's birth
was a very peaceful and incredible experience.
We cannot thank you enough, Kathryn, for teaching
us about HypnoBirthing. "
・.. Tammy, HypnoBirthing mother
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Do you want to feel empowered?
" HypnoBirthing was the ONLY way to go for my delivery !!! I didn't tell anyone about the HypnoBirthing
before we
went into labor. People argue with ideas. Nobody argues with results. Now I tell everyone and
there are no skeptics. "
・.. Terrelle, HypnoBirthing mother
" I had an absolutely wonderful birth experience and am positive that HypnoBirthing was a
significant
contributing factor.... It was the most beautiful experience of my life. I felt such calm
throughout the whole event. "
・.. Amy, HypnoBirthing mother
" We were able to fully enjoy the (birth) experience and experience every moment and sensation of the process.
Both the midwife and the nurse said that I was amazing that I never complained or screamed once. She said
we were a real team in the process. I attribute that to HypnoBirthing and learning that there is nothing to fear,
our bodies really do know what they are doing and if we take away the fear, we can really enjoy it."
・.. Debra, HypnoBirthing mother
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Do you want a shorter labor?
" The HypnoBirthing was incredible. It made me so relaxed..the nurse asked me where I took my classes
because she never saw anything like it! Especially for a 1st time mom. I can't imagine birthing any other way.
I didn't feel any pain...just pressure. It was so wonderful to be able to feel my baby being born. What an experience.
I just had to deep breath through the surges. The best part is...3 hour labor...all natural !! "
・.. Andrea, HypnoBirthing mother
" I had him about 20 minutes after we arrived at the hospital and about 5 minutes after checking in - I didn't
even have serious contractions until we were in the car on the way there. "
・.. Kacey, HypnoBirthing mother
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Do you want a VBAC?
" As a VBAC patient, I switched docs at 37 weeks because that practice felt it was more convenient to
schedule me a section, which of course I had absolutely no plans of having. Overall this labor was
so much better than the first VBAC and really everything I hoped it would be. I watched in a mirror which
was soooooo amazing; I went to sleep dreaming about watching my daughter being born. I have to say
it was your calm voice and calm music that really helped. It wasn't pain free, but a very enjoyable labor
and everything I'd hoped for."
・.. Christene, HypnoBirthing mother
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Do you want a birth that is different from an earlier birth experience?
" We are successful HypnoBirthing parents! What an amazing experience! It was completely different from
my first traditional labor and delivery. When people ask me how was it, I smile and answer,"Wonderful!"
And I really mean it ! I felt strong, graceful and beautiful throughout the labor, delivery and recovery. "
・... Michele, HypnoBirthing mother
" My husband had a totally different experience with this birth. With our first, his attitude was that
the nurses would just tell him what to do. With our second, he was prepared to tell the staff what
WE wanted to do. We now say that we delivered our first child the way the hospital wanted us to
and we delivered the second the way we wanted to ".
・... Liz, HypnoBirthing mom
" It's hard to explain, but the big difference for me with this birth is that I felt like I was part of the process...
one with it, rather than trying to control it. I think that I approached my first birth too intellectually. Getting
into that old brain makes a huge difference. I stayed with my senses, just like you had encouraged me
to. I want to thank you for giving me the gift of education about HypnoBirthing. You encouraged me to
practice and use HypnoBirthing techniques in a way that was uniquely comfortable for me. I was able
to tailor the practices to my comfort and style to make them really work for me. "
・... Alyssa, HypnoBirthing mom
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Do you want to know what birth professionals are saying?
" I have made the transition to HypnoBirthing-The Mongan Method. I now believe that birthing involves no pain.
I have attended over 250 births that have used the techniques and philosophy of HypnoBirthing. I realize that
I no longer perform deliveries; I attend births and observe the miracle of HypnoBirthing."
・.. Lorne R. Campbell Sr. M.D., Atlanta Medical Center Family Residency Program, Morrow, GA
" Part of the premise behind HypnoBirthing is that it empowers the patient. By definition, it takes the power
away from me, the practitioner, and transfers it back to the birthing mother and her birth companion, empowering
them to be in charge of the birthing process, seeing it as a very natural process, as well as theirs. It takes us
back to a basic concept幼hiefly, that a woman, when she was born, was born to give birth. "
・.. Dr. Jeffrey Segil, FACOG, Dover Women痴 Health, Dover, NH
" I am the midwife/owner of an independent homebirth practice for the last thirteen years and have been
exposed to all the methods available to the birthing family in preparation for childbirth. The HypnoBirthing
method is the only one that really works for the birthing woman and her support team."
・.. Jennifer L. West, BS, LM, CPM , Albuquerque, NM
To read several HypnoBirthing stories, please see link below.
Kathryn McGlynn, a Certified Hypnotist and Certified HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator, offers private classes
Do you know others who are pregnant? If you invite two more couples to join you, Kathryn will come to you
The established HypnoBirthing course materials include the book, HypnoBirthing, as well as one CD During class, you and your Birth Companion view videos of HypnoBirthing mothers in labor, demonstrating You also learn several breath techniques that help to produce a shorter, more comfortable birthing process, Very importantly, you learn how to create and control your body's own natural relaxant
(endorphins). Your health insurer may provide reimbursement - you'll receive an itemized receipt to submit.
When should you take a class? The earlier, the better! However, experience has shown that women who
Attention health care professionals :
in the South Shore, MA area.
and you can enjoy the course in the comfort of your home. You'll also receive a $50 gift certificate to use
toward her other hypnosis services and/or products.
developed by Marie Mongan for your home practice. One track creates a powerful state of
self-hypnosis which automatically leads you into a deeply relaxed state for easier birthing; many women
choose to listen to this while birthing. The other track contains uplifting, empowering birthing affirmations.
calm gentle birthings, free of discomfort. You learn profound relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques
which help eliminate the fear and tension that can cause long labor and pain.
because, rather than pushing, you allow yourself to "breathe your baby into the world".
Your birthing companion learns how to support you throughout your pregnancy and birthing process and
is present with you throughout labor and birthing, bonding with you and your child during this very special time.
attend class at any time during their pregnancy enjoy the wonderful benefits of the HypnoBirthing training.
..... And guess who else benefits? Your baby !
To register for a HypnoBirthing class, contact Kathryn at 877-217-3560 or 781-340-2146.
Call today to arrange a free talk on HypnoBirthing for your facility.
Kathryn is one of the few HypnoBirthing educators in Massachusetts who is
Hypnosis and EFT offer help to pregnant women with stress, high blood pressure,
Kathryn McGlynn, CHt, a professionally trained Certified Hypnotist, has been certified by the
National Guild of Hypnotists and the American Board of Hypnotherapy. Additionally, she
received certification as a HypnoBirthing childbirth educator in 1998, training personally
with Marie Mongan, founder of HypnoBirthing and the HypnoBirthing InstituteSM .
Kathryn is an affiliate of the HypnoBirthing Institute.
also a practicing professional hypnotist
. Additionally, she employs a simple
energy therapy, EFT, that blends perfectly with hypnosis. This technique
is nothing short of miraculous!
nausea, turning a breech baby,
and other concerns of pregnancy. If you have a planned C-section, hypnosis and EFT
help you to prepare for surgery and a faster recovery. Hypnosis and EFT also help with concerns about fertility.
You may contact Kathryn for private hypnosis sessions for any of these matters.
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Kathryn's private hypnosis practices are located in the South Shore area, Franklin and Sturbridge, MA. Her busy presentation schedule
includes a diverse number of adult-ed hypnosis topics in many schools, hospitals, healing centers, and public venues throughout the region.
My wish is for every mother to have a sacred and transcendant birthing experience. However, my greater vision
is for each baby
to have a gentle birth imprint so that, as s/he grows, our world becomes a gentler place in which to live.
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CONTACT INFO
Kathryn McGlynn, CHt., Certified Hypnotist, Motivational Coach
P.O. Box 432, South Weymouth, MA 02190
877-217-3560 or 781-340-2146
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