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Greetings,
As a gardener, I’m reminded that fall is the best time
for planting bulbs. While the hard little nubs we tuck
into the earth now may seem dormant, they are in
fact gathering the energy to grow and bloom—just
like a pregnancy. It's nice to remember that we all
came
into this world much the same way as a daffodil: we
were planted, we grew, and we blossomed
into our environment. On that note, I dedicate this
newsletter to
HypnoBirthing®, an incredible
childbirth method I love to share with expecting
moms and dads.
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You're Invited
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Does the mere thought of the holidays fill you
with
anxiety? Do you feel overtaxed by too many
responsibilities, goals and preparations for the
holidays? Imagine feeling calm, joyous and in
control
from
Thanksgiving through New Years Day. Join me for a
special event:
De-Stress & Love Your Holiday Season
November 4, 2006
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bellevue, Washington
Click here for registration details!
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HypnoBirthing®: Relaxing into Childbirth
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by Jackie Foskett, CH
Pregnant? Going to be pregnant? Know someone who
is pregnant? If you fall into any of these categories,
or if you simply want to know that babies can come
into the world in a calm and peaceful way, then you’ll
want to know about HypnoBirthing®, The Mongan
Method.
I’ve been teaching HypnoBirthing® since 2000 and
am still so excited to be sharing this childbirth
education method with others. The HypnoBirthing®
philosophy is simple: Women’s bodies instinctively
know how to birth. When the fear and negativity
that often surround childbirth are released, women
can have a more comfortable experience.
HypnoBirthing® promotes comfortable childbirth by
tapping into the power of the mind. Employing
positive visualization and slow breathing techniques
that connect a birthing mother’s inner mind with her
natural birthing instincts, this gentle method helps a
woman trust her body and allow it to guide her
through each stage of childbirth. The result is a more
empowering and relaxed birth experience—and a
calmer, happier baby.
To learn more about HypnoBirthing® and to hear
from moms and dads who have used this method,
please visit my website at www.HealingHypnotherapy.com.
Further information and testimonials can be found at
www.HypnoBirt
hing.com.
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Visualization: Imagine a Comfortable Childbirth
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by Jackie Foskett, CH
Visualizing a comfortable childbirth not only prepares
moms-to-be for a wonderful birth experience, it’s also
a great way to relax during pregnancy. Perform the
exercise below for just 10 minutes a day, gradually
working up to 20 minutes a day as you feel ready.
Practice, practice, practice is key! Your mind, your
body, and your baby will be thank you.
- Designate an area in your home for quiet time and
relaxation.
- Start the exercise by using your breath: Inhale to
a count of 4, pause briefly, then exhale to a count of
8. Breathe in and out this way 3 to 4 times,
expanding your abdomen on the inhale and releasing
it on the exhale.
- Now, allow yourself to fall into an easy, natural
breathing pattern.
- Next, imagine a beautiful place in nature, a place
where you feel calm and peaceful—perhaps a quiet
mountain meadow or a pond trimmed with water
lilies.
- Feeling this calmness now, imagine the joy of
meeting the wonderful little being you are carrying
inside you.
- Staying with these feelings of calmness and joy,
imagine yourself in labor. Visualize a look of
peacefulness on your face as you bring your baby
into the world. Spend a few moments enjoying the
details you paint in your mind—the smile on your lips,
your smooth brow, your soft gaze.
- When you feel finished with the exercise, count
from 1 to 5. Notice yourself slowly coming back to
the room, feeling relaxed and calm.
- Use this visualization technique anytime you find
yourself thinking about childbirth—and the wonderful
day when you will finally meet your new baby.
- For more in-depth childbirth preparation, and to
promote a relaxing pregnancy, enroll in a HypnoBirthing® class.
Remember, your thoughts are powerful! Thinking
positively about your pregnancy and labor actually
releases endorphins—feel-good hormones that will
assist you in having a more comfortable birth
experience. Mentally rehearing also prepares you for
the actual event, allowing you to instinctively guide
yourself through the process.
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