Hypnotherapy for Pregnancy and Birthing

<p><strong>Jacki Pritchard has done an excellent job in writing her new book. The many scripts are immensely creative and wide-ranging. Any Hypnotherapist working with childbirth should have this book in their tool-bag; I totally recommend it.</strong> – Steve Burgess Hypnotherapist and Director of Lionheart Training</p><p>This practical volume provides resources and guidance for practising hypnotherapy with pregnant women and their birthing partners.</p><p>Hypnotherapy for Pregnancy and Birthing begins with an overview of the topic and discusses a range of complex issues and vulnerabilities that might arise during sessions before moving onto setting up and running group and/or individual sessions. Then presenting techniques to work with pregnancy and birthing draws on a range of methodologies including solution-focused metaphors (Ericksonian) Gestalt therapy benefits approach and regression therapy.</p><p>It covers:</p><p>• Hypnosis pregnancy and birthing</p><p>• Getting into trance and relaxation</p><p>• Breathing</p><p>• Practising self-hypnosis and working on issues</p><p>• Preparing for birthing</p><p>• Bonding with baby</p><p>• Working with worries fears and phobias</p><p>• Dealing with trauma and the unexpected</p><p>• Loss and bereavement</p><p>• Ego boosting.</p><p>Containing over 70 customisable scripts and designed to stimulate reflection this book is a valuable resource for student newly qualified and experienced hypnotherapists working with pregnancy and birthing.</p>