BMC Pregnancy Childbirth September 2015 PMID 26407981

Unexpected consequences: women's experiences of a self-hypnosis intervention to help with pain relief during labour.

Kenneth Finlayson, Soo Downe, Susan Hinder, Helen Carr, Helen Spiby, Peter Whorwell

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What people are saying

Discussions highlight the importance of hypnotherapy in labor, with examples such as the comment on maternity staff needing knowledge of hypnotherapy, and references to studies like Finlayson et al. 2015. The tone is professional and somewhat practical, emphasizing both the benefits and the need for increased awareness, which aligns with moderate agreement and interest levels and a recognition of potential impact on maternity care.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts support the idea that self-hypnosis is valuable in labor, emphasizing the importance of maternity care staff understanding its use.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest by referencing relevant studies and practical applications, indicating engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussions include mentions of specific research and practical implications, reflecting a thoughtful level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Posts suggest that increased awareness and training in hypnotherapy during labor could positively influence care practices, indicating perceived moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explored women's experiences with self-hypnosis during labor, revealing that most felt calm, confident, and empowered, although some faced delays or disappointments.
  • Women generally viewed self-hypnosis positively, personalizing their practices to suit their needs, and transitioning from skepticism to belief in its benefits.
  • The analysis identified an overarching theme of "unexpected consequences," emphasizing both the calming effects and challenges women encountered while using self-hypnosis for pain relief during childbirth.]

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Meghan Rice Cunningham
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@catherineroyuk @croydonhealth It's actually fairly important that more maternity care staff have a working knowledge of hypnotherapy and how it's used in labour. https://t.co/wTe1lvvrSl.

Jul 25, 2023 · 1,225 followers View post →
mutt lia
@LIVELEAKBAITLIA · X

Finlayson et al. 2015 is about Self-Hypnosis and labour pains (https://t.co/sZ46b2ZhOC) Johnson and Finlayson (no relation) concludes that yes, extended treatment with blockers can cause infertility, so it recommends cryopreservation. (https://t.co/ptnPUurZNe) also supportive!

Jan 1, 2023 · 461 followers View post →

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Meghan Rice Cunningham
@MeghanJRice · X

@catherineroyuk @croydonhealth It's actually fairly important that more maternity care staff have a working knowledge of hypnotherapy and how it's used in labour. https://t.co/wTe1lvvrSl.

Jul 25, 2023 · 1,225 followers View post →
mutt lia
@LIVELEAKBAITLIA · X

Finlayson et al. 2015 is about Self-Hypnosis and labour pains (https://t.co/sZ46b2ZhOC) Johnson and Finlayson (no relation) concludes that yes, extended treatment with blockers can cause infertility, so it recommends cryopreservation. (https://t.co/ptnPUurZNe) also supportive!

Jan 1, 2023 · 461 followers View post →
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doi : 10.1186/s12884-015-0659-0 (https://doi.org/10.1186%2Fs12884-015-06 59-0) . PMC 4583759 (https://www.ncbi.nl m.nih.gov/pmc/articles ...

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