Hypnosis is used during labor and delivery to eliminate pain and fear associated with having a baby. Through hypnosis, the mind can be trained to recognize pain sensations as pressure. The mind can be trained to reduce pain and create your own anesthesia. In classes with a trained hypnotist or with home study materials, you can learn to put yourself into a hypnotic state. The more relaxed a laboring woman feels, the more comfortable she will be during labor. The prevalent attitude in our culture tells women that delivering a baby is the most painful thing she will ever experience. … Continue reading →