Foundational Birthing

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Every pregnant woman longs for a birth that is as beautiful and painless as possible. Unfortunately, expectant mothers in our society more often hear frightening birth stories than encouraging reports of positive experiences. Yet a gentle birth is not a utopian idea, but a real possibility that millions of women worldwide experience. Some cultures even predominantly know only relaxed and pain-reduced births. The key to this experience lies in a positive mental attitude, a conscious focus on encouraging birth stories, and targeted preparation for a self-determined birth experience.

The advantages of preparing for childbirth with hypnosis are manifold. Hypnosis can help you prepare for childbirth in a more relaxed manner and reduce pain during labor. Self-hypnosis and relaxation techniques can have a positive effect on the course of your pregnancy. Hypnosis can also help you feel more relaxed about giving birth. Furthermore, you can experience the birth in a calmer and less anxious manner, thus minimizing stress for your child, because when you are relaxed as a mother, your child is also relaxed in the womb. In many cases, this also leads to a significant reduction in the duration of the birth. Another valuable effect is the strengthening of the mother-child bond, as hypnosis enables a deeper intuitive connection between the two of you.

The University of Tübingen, in collaboration with the Westphalian Institute for Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy, conducted a study that showed remarkable results. For first-time mothers who were prepared with hypnosis, the average duration of labor was shortened by two hours compared to the control group. Even more impressive was the reduction in pain: while 80 percent of women in the control group reported severe pain, only 50 percent of those in the hypnosis group did. Study leader Helga Hüsken-Jansen emphasizes that regular practice significantly increases the effectiveness of hypnosis. The earlier hypnosis is started during pregnancy, the better the techniques can be internalized and recalled at the crucial moment.

Of course, hypnosis does not replace medical care by midwives, doctors, or doulas, or a birth preparation course, but it is a valuable addition that can make the difference between a fear-filled birth and a self-determined birth. The Simpson Protocol Foundational Birthing (SPFB) is a program developed by an experienced midwife with many years of expertise. It consists of five intensive sessions and goes far beyond mere pain relief. It helps women to dissolve limiting beliefs and convictions, to strengthen their basic trust in their own bodies in the long term, and to build a deeper connection to their growing baby during pregnancy. Because we should never forget: the child’s life does not begin with birth, but much earlier, and every positive experience of the mother has a direct effect on the well-being of the baby.

Of course, a completely pain-free birth cannot be guaranteed, but hypnosis offers a powerful tool to make the birth as comfortable, safe, and self-determined as possible. Women who start preparing early have the best chance of truly internalizing the techniques and using them for themselves. The result can be a birth experience that is not only easier, but also joyful and empowering. It is worth believing in the possibility of a gentle birth, because it is achievable – with the right preparation, the right support, and trust in the natural abilities of your own body.

The Simpson Protocol Foundational Birthing Program accompanies you on this journey with proven methods and individual support. If you are ready to embark on a new kind of birth preparation that appeals to body, mind, and soul in equal measure, now is the ideal time to start. Your future self and your baby will thank you for this investment in a positive, self-determined birth experience.