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At Calm and Collected Hypnotherapy we seek to go beyond simple relaxation methods.
Frances Duffy is a Certified Hypnobirthing and Fertility Therapist as registered with the Fertility2Birth Register and Fertility by Hypnosis. She is able to help you, whether you have been diagnosed with "unexplained infertility" or may have a physiological impediment. Subconscious blocks have often been the cause of infertility whether there is a physiological cause or not. Many people, however do not realise just how deeply certain experiences have affected them. Some may not even remember the experiences at all! Or it may be that the deep stress levels brought on by an infertility diagnosis are affecting you to the degree that infertility treatment is just not working for you... yet.
Dr. Alice Domar, a leading figure in mind/body medicine and woman's health has conducted many studies into the link between stress and infertility. It is important to note that a recent study concluded that can psychological stress can adversely affect success rates of high-tech infertility treatment.
In 2000 Dr. Domar published a study in the journal Fertility and Sterility. She looked at 185 woman who had been trying to conceive for one to two years. The women were split into three random groups; mind/body, support and controls (the controls group used no mind/body techniques) amazingly 55% of the previously infertile women who met regularly in a mind/body program conceived, as did 54% of the support group, contrasting to just 20% in the controls group.
Mind/body treatment of infertility patients has been shown to both increase pregnancy rates as well as reducing psychological distress during treatment. Frances will be your guide into this relaxed state. In addition Frances will teach the necessary techniques of self hypnosis. This is an amazing way to reduce stress. However as a skilled professional Frances will be there to facilitate some of the deeper work necessary to achieve natural or medically assisted fertility. Fertility by Hypnosis uses powerful techniques to reinforce the mind/body connection. Those mothers who have experienced hypnosis for fertility can have better birth outcomes.
Using the mind-body approach I aim to maximise your chances of naturally conceiving or increase your chances of success with medical assistance.
The number of sessions depends on the cause of your infertility. If you are having medical assistance then 2-4 sessions are usually sufficient.
Cost on application - a free induction is available without obligation.
Do you want to be telling people about your amazing birth experience? With the Calm and Collected Hypnobirth program you really can achieve this.
Females commonly fear giving birth from an early age and males often have very little idea of what will happen during the delivery of their baby. It is often the case that the birthing partner has very little input at the birth and feels quite helpless. I have trained with Fertility2Birth and shared their experiences gained from many hours spent investigating the secrets that really help women to have the labour we all dream of. The Calm and Collected Hypnobirth program aims to remove all of the fears associated with birth and turn the feelings into enthusiastic anticipation, while enabling your birth partner to play an important role, if this is your wish.
Whether you chose the individual or group program you, will receive all course material, which includes an abundance of things for the birthing partner to do prior to the birth and during labour. This does not mean that the birthing partner has to participate. If you choose to use the Hypnobirth program on your own this is also fine. I provide you with three CDs. One of these CDs is to be used throughout your pregnancy.
It is amazing how our brain and body can work naturally. Due to evolution (and confusingly because we are so clever) we have forgotten how to use our brain the way animals do. Did you know that if an animal senses danger it can stop its labour? It will move to a safer place and start the labour again. Amazingly it is the same process, known as the ‘fight or flight’ response that causes humans to have prolonged labours that may result in medical intervention. The only difference is we are not in danger so there is no need for us to go into this natural response. We do it unknowingly. Due to evolution and our place in the natural world we no longer need this natural response in the same way animals do. We have lost the ability to control our body’s natural responses. In fact many of us do not even know these responses exist let alone how to stop them. With Hypnobirth you will learn about the fight and flight response and why humans often go into this mode. You will learn why there is no need for this and also how to control your own body so that it does not have an unnecessary reaction.
It is worth remembering that anything a pregnant woman takes into her body will also be taken in by her baby. This includes anything given during labour. Using the Hypnobirth program the chances of you requiring medical intervention including pain relief are reduced dramatically. This means that not only will your body heal at a much faster rate after the delivery but your baby will be brought into the world drug free. Sometimes however things do not always go to plan.
HYPNOBIRHTING PROGRAMME
I provide three CDs . One general relaxation CD and two birthing CDs. One of these CD's is to be used daily. This programme is designed to not only empower you to achieve your desired birth but also to teach you to be calm and relaxed by learning relaxation techniques to help you move on after the birth, providing you with a tool in your box for life.
The CALM and COLLECTED Hypnobirthing Programme AIMS TO
- Dispel any negative fears or myths you may have regarding your pregnancy.
- Help you feel calm and relaxed throughout your pregnancy and learn to trust your body and your instincts.
- Promote restful sleep each night.
- Shorten the first stage of labour by several hours.
- Eliminate fatigue during labour, leaving mm feeling fresh, awake and with energy for the actual birthing.
- Help you and your partner both feel calm and relaxed as you joyfully wait for your new arrival. (Your partner needs only attend one session but can attend more or all if they wish).
- Bring about a more rapid postnatal recovery.
You do not have to think consciously about anything but your joyful arrival. There is not need to take paperwork when packing for your forthcoming birth. The work is one for you, you only have to want it to happen.
It will become instinctive whilst you enjoy everything you’re your pregnancy and preparing for your birth, feeling completely confident in yourself, bringing your baby into the world as mother nature intended.
The hospitals in and around Leeds embrace hypno-birthing and have seen the benefits for themselves. The nursing staff are very supportive and have often congratulated my clients for being so relaxed and in turn making their job so much easier.
COST
Sessions are provided on a one to one basis or in a small group.
Individual or couple - £260.00
Groups of 4 or more - £150.00
A free induction is offered without obligation.
This includes a hypnobirthing pack for you to keep and a Relaxation CD abd 2 birthing CDS.
"Fran's individual Hypnobirthing sessions and home practice techniques allowed me to take time out of my hectic schedule to concentrate on relaxation for my soon to be born baby, my husband and I, all of which was simply wonderful. I looked forward to the birth knowing that my body was in control, my mind was focussed and all I had to do was relax with the knowledge that if I was relaxed, so was my family to be. My labour was calm and so too was my beautiful daughter when she made her debut in to the world.
Fran guided me through my birthing expectations and anxieties and coached me on how i could achieve the natural birth that we wanted. My husband, Pria and I would like to thank Fran for everything (including the cheesecake recipe!) and we will definitely return for a top up when we have number 2!" - Louisa, Paul & Pria Colenutt
Hypnobirth was "really Zen" for Jessica Alba, rewarding for others
