Mindful Hypnobirthing

Random House presents the unabridged, downloadable audio edition of Mindful Hypnobirthing: Hypnosis and Mindfulness Techniques for a Calm and Confident Birth by Sophie Fletcher, read by the author. Hypnotherapist and experienced doula Sophie Fletcher shares with you the secrets to having a safe, natural and positive birth. Using a powerful combination of mindfulness, hypnosis and relaxation techniques, Sophie will ensure you feel genuinely excited and completely prepared for birth.With stories from women who have successfully used the tools in this book, and downloadable hypnosis and relaxation tracks, discover how to:- use your mind and body together to stay focused and in control- draw on visualisation and breathing techniques to help birth progress- feel positive and empowered, before, during and after you give birthReassuring, practical and based entirely on what works, Mindful Hypnobirthing is your essential guide to giving birth the way you want to._____________________________________________________________________________Part 1: Preparation and PregnancyChapter 1. What is Mindful Hypnobirthing? Chapter 2. The Benefits of a Mindful Hypnobirth Chapter 3. Getting Ready for a Mindful Hypnobirth Chapter 4. Getting to Know your Birthing Zone Chapter 5. Letting Go of Fear and Anxiety Chapter 6. Creating Positive Birth Beliefs Chapter 7. The Power of Visualisation for Birth Chapter 8. Your Birth Belongs to You Chapter 9. Birth Preferences Chapter 10. Birth Space, Relaxing SpaceChapter 11. Turning a Birth Partner into a Hypnobirth Partner Chapter 12. When Will I Go into Labour? Part 2: BirthChapter 13. This is it! Signs that Labour has Started Chapter 14. My Baby's Nearly Here! Chapter 15. When Things Take a Different Path Part 3: Welcoming your Baby to the FamilyChapter 16.Welcome Home