Is this really gonna work?

One of the more frequently asked question comes after a Mom tries to ‘prove’ that her Hypno-anesthesia is ‘working’ with some type of ‘test’. A Mom may become discouraged when her pubic pain, sciatica, etc… doesn’t dissipate. The biggest obstacle with this situation is that the tools learned in our classes (Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis) are specialized with language applicable for childbirth and pressure waves, so the sensations of these other discomforts just aren’t the same. You can only truly ‘test’ these tools when experiencing the one-of-a-kind sensations during childbirth itself. Here is what a basic answer might look like:

Rather than judge the experience, just KNOW that it’s working.
Trust that it gets stronger each time, so keep on practicing it.

As our Hypno-Moms plug along in the series, they will learn more and more tools and cues to create immediate comfort and with continued practice should be able to effectively use the techniques to remain comfortable before, during and even after their birthing time.

Here is the answer to the FAQ regarding discomfort while using our ‘Finger-Drop’ technique, provided by Kerry Tuschhoff (HCH Founder and Director of Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis):

Twinges, itches and aches during Hypnobabies scripts, CDs and practice have nothing to do with what you are learning, practicing and being deeply programmed with for childbirth. All of these techniques along with the suggestions are aimed at and specifically used for, *childbirth*. Some moms can easily use their hypnosis for other things after they have practiced a lot, and some moms need more time and more specific direction to do so.

1) To help with non-birthing issues, just keep practicing and Listening to your CDs. Most of the suggestions in Hypnobabies are completely geared for childbirth and the day of birth, so it takes more practice and hypnotic programming to use your hypno-anesthesia for other things in the body. This is also easier for some people than others, and is automatically easier for those who practice moving their anesthesia around their body when doing the finger-drop technique, directing it to specific parts that may bother them and really spending some time deepening the anesthesia.

2) There may be a physiological reason for your pain that hypnosis might not take care of. Baby’s position, round ligaments being stretched, muscles strained, and nerves being pinched all tell us things about the body. My suggestion would be to get thee to a chiropractor who specializes in pregnancy. In-utero constraint of the baby causes most of the aches and pains women unnecessarily experience in pregnancy as well as fetal malposition and can easily be taken care of by regular chiropractic adjustment, not to mention helping you align your own body for the easiest birthing experience.

 
A fellow Hypno-Mom and Instructor, Sheridan Ripley, shares her experience on her site Enjoy Birth as well.