I would normally need to see you at around 32 weeks into your pregnancy with a free initial consultation to take your history, to see how the pregnancy has been developing and to find out your needs and expectations.

After the initial consultation another appointment is made so that you can also bring along your partner.
This is so that both of you can discuss your needs and expectations during labour.
Frequently the man can feel “left out” and feels a “spare part”, therefore it is imperative that you interact with one another during this very important event in your lives.

Both then participate in experiencing hypnosis to boost your confidence and self-esteem and provide more insight into the birthing, bonding with the baby and future integration with your child.
A relaxation Tape or CD is provided that mum can use for a week or so and the partner can play on occasion.
This will also be very useful during post natal days 4 – 8 to counteract the “baby blues”

The second visit is for mum-to-be, where you are taught self hypnosis, anaesthetic techniques and management of discomfort.
You are given a Tape or CD so that you can practice these techniques at home (VERY IMPORTANT!!)

The third visit entails learning techniques to enhance a wonderful birth, which also includes learning how to open your eyes during hypnosis so as not to miss the birth of your baby.
During this session you will be given a pre-childbirth Tape or CD which is to be played intermittently with the anaesthetic Tape or CD right up to the time of the birth.
I will also give you 2 more Tapes or CD’s to be played in the Central Delivery Suite during labour, either on headphones or on a “ghetto blaster”

Occasionally it is necessary to have an extra session at the start of treatment to deal with any particular fears or phobias such as needles, but usually 3 sessions is all that is required.

If you wish to begin treatment or have any questions
You can contact me on 024 7639 8439.

Or E-mail richard@richardnicholls.org