The Prepare to Conceive CD combines deep relaxation and hypnosis techniques to help you conceive successfully. which enables mothers to prepare emotionally as well as physically for conception. Once deeply relaxed, the techniques and suggestions on this CD are directed at the subconscious part of the mind and takes you on a journey to recognise and then let go of any reasons which may be holding back your body from conceiving. More than 50% of women using the Prepare to Conceive CD have become pregnant! Whether you are hoping to conceive naturally or are getting a little help with with ovulation, the Natal Hypnotherapy 'Prepare to Conceive' CD will help you be more relaxed, let go of unwanted fears, tune into your body's cycle and really prepare emotionally for conceiving a baby. Benefits of listening to the prepare to conceive CD:- Recognize and let go of any fears and concerns related to conceiving a baby Prepare emotionally for conceiving a baby Be more in tune with your body's cycle Become increasingly relaxed during ovulation Increase the bond with your partner Prepare your body physically to grow and nurture a child Improve your health, vitality and well being Be attracted to the right kinds of food, drink and exercise
Maggie Howell Founder of Natal Hypnotherapy Having learnt self-hypnosis while pregnant, to help with the birth of her first child, Maggie Howell went on to give birth to her eldest son, Joseph, at home in a relaxed and comfortable environment: When Maggie first mentioned that she was going to use self-hypnosis for her first labour, I was sceptical as to whether she would be able to achieve this. During her labour I was happy to be proved wrong. Her ability to remain relaxed, totally in control, yet fully communicative throughout the experience was impressive. Judy Aitkin, NHS midwife. Ria Haydon, NHS midwife agrees: Maggie's demeanour was calm. She appeared to be 'sleeping' during most of her contractions, breathing slightly more deeply as they peaked. She used no pharmacological methods of pain relief and conducted her labour and delivery entirely under self-hypnosis. She appeared to experience no pain and very little discomfort throughout. The midwives were so impressed with the effects that they asked Maggie to talk to local antenatal clinics about her experiences. Maggie then decided to give up a successful career in the events and conference industry and train to be a Clinical Hypnotherapist. The aim then, and now, was to use the power of hypnosis to help women overcome their fear of birth and enable them to be more in control and manage the physical sensations involved in child birth. Maggie developed the Natal Hypnotherapy CDs as a result of her research and hypnotherapy work with individual mothers and antenatal groups. She has since used the techniques herself for the births of her second and third son. Maggie is a Doula (trained birth companion) and currently works with midwives, antenatal groups and hospitals running workshops and classes. She also runs 'effective birth preparation' courses for couples teaching them how to use hypnosis for an instinctive birth as well as training workshops for birth professionals. Cont/... -2- Maggie Howell Media Experience * TV - This Morning, London Tonight and The Baby Channel * Radio - BBC Radio 2, Woman's Hour, BBC London, BBC Solent, County Sound, Radio Leeds, Radio Belfast, Radio Dublin * National newspapers - The Guardian, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Daily Mirror, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Express * Articles/comments written for magazines - Prima Baby, Mother & Baby, I'm Pregnant, NCT New Generation, Flying Start, ABC, The Mother Magazine, Doula UK Newsletter, Boots Parent * Speaking appearances - Birth Professional Training at Royal Surrey Hospital, Hull Regional Midwives Conference, National Childminding Association Conference, Parent Craft workshops at Basingstoke Hospital, attachment parenting groups and home birth groups * Resident expert - Maggie is the natural birth expert for the Pregnancy & Birth magazine Maggie is also currently writing a book 'Calmer Birth, Calmer Baby' which will cover key areas including: Hypnotherapy (clinical and natal); birth preparation; doula; breastfeeding; baby sign language; communication skills; attachment parenting; co sleeping and instinctive parenting.
Title: Prepare to Conceive: For Natural and Drug Assisted Conception
Author: Maggie Howell
ISBN: 9781905220007
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Publisher: Natal Hypnotherapy
Publication Date: 2005-09-14
Number of Pages: 4
Weight: 0.0817 kg
We had been trying for a baby for 2 years. Every month was like a rollercoaster of hope followed by depression. I was skeptical at first about using Hypnosis but after a couple of sessions, I realised that there were quite a few emotional issues which had stopped me from getting pregnant. With these out of the way, I was far more relaxed and prepared to conceive - Just six weeks later I was pregnant! My baby is due at Christmas and I am already thinking abut using the birthing CDs. Alison, Hampshire, UK Listening to the CD really helped me relax and prepare myself for pregnancy again. I needed to get over any uncertainties I felt over getting pregnant for the second time, I was apprehensive because I knew exactly what was involved in pregnancy and birth from my experiences with my first child. Listening to the CD helped me get over those concerns and be sure about what I wanted, which I think is essential if you want to get pregnant. It also helped me to become more in tune with my body's monthly cycle so I became more aware of my fertile times of the month. After listening to the CD on a regular basis we had no trouble conceiving . Sarah Howard, Sussex UK (used with IVF) The reason chose the preparing to conceive cd was to help me prepare for my eggs being collected and then my fertilized embryos being put back in. I believe the cd will help me to relax when this occurs. the cd has also helped to put me into a positive frame of mind and help me to look froward to the treatment whatever the out come maybe. I have had some very personal issues that I will never be completely sure if they will effect my emotional state when having my treatment but I do believe that the cd has helped me to look into these issues and work on them. I will definitely continue to use the cd now and after my embryo transfer to help me to relax and hopefully this may help with my embryos implanting. Trudy
