No. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis. No one will be exerting mind control over you to get you to do evil things. As a Christian myself, I believe that hypnosis is a wonderful tool given to us by God. That said, if you do not feel comfortable with the idea of hypnosis even after learning more about it, another childbirth education course would be a better fit for you. This brief statement may help you.
What if a woman had:
• The opportunity to decide the sort of birth experience she wants.
• To have accurate, up to date information presented in a way she understands.
• Privacy.
• Respectful, honest communication from her care providers.
• High quality prenatal care with appointments of sufficient duration to address emotional as well as
physical concerns.
• Time to think and discuss with her support people (if she desires) before deciding on any procedures.
• To choose the place of labor and birth.
• To select who is present at the birth of her child.
• To have her choices respected and followed.
• It's not so impossible to have this dream...
Having a Doula can give you extra support during your birthing time, no matter what type of birth you are planning.
• The opportunity to decide the sort of birth experience she wants.
• To have accurate, up to date information presented in a way she understands.
• Privacy.
• Respectful, honest communication from her care providers.
• High quality prenatal care with appointments of sufficient duration to address emotional as well as
physical concerns.
• Time to think and discuss with her support people (if she desires) before deciding on any procedures.
• To choose the place of labor and birth.
• To select who is present at the birth of her child.
• To have her choices respected and followed.
• It's not so impossible to have this dream...