Hypnobirthing
Subtitle: a celebration of life : a definitive guide for a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing in the way that most mirrors nature
By: Marie F. Mongan
Edition: Expanded ed.
Publisher: Rivertree Pub.; Rivertree Hypnosis Inst
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Concord, N.H
Language: eng
Number of pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780966351712
Subjects: Natural childbirth; Hypnotism in obstetrics; Autogenic training
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-193).
Table of contents: title: Philosophy of hypnobirthing; title: The curse of Eve; title: What's wrong with labor; title: Your marvelous birthing device: the uterus; title: How fear affects labor; title: Releasing fear; title: Prenatal bonding; title: Relaxation and breathing, keys to success; title: Hypnotic analgesia and visualizations; title: Preparing your body for birthing; title: Getting ready to welcome your baby; title: Before labor; title: Affirmations for an easy, comfortable birthing; title: The stages of labor: Onset; title: Early first stage; title: A slow or stalled labor; title: Mid-to-late first stage; title: Second stage; title: Positions for second stage; title: Crowning and birthing; title: Bonding; title: Third stage labor; title: Hypnobirthing narratives; title: The birth plan; title: Testimonials; title: Terminology.