Comments on: Christians using Hypnobabies?

By: Barb Decker

Barb Decker — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:35:03 +0000

As a HypnoBirthing Practitioner..The Mongan Method, and a Christian, As said before on this thread, all Hypnosis is Self-Hypnosis. it is disappointing to hear the negative responses on Marie’s chapter covering history of childbearing women. I doubt that Marie meant to put down Christianity, She was trying to educate women to the history that culturally over the ages, women have been praised, idolized, and abused by the “beliefs” of the times. She continues to encourage women to realize the power of birth and bring healthier babies into the world. Many of our scripts included the word “God” to bring us strength in knowledge for bonding, birthing, and parenting. I would also encourage any of you to write your own scripts that use quotes from the Bible! Those thoughts will give you great strength buring your births. I spent a few days last month with the founder of HypnoBabies at a conference in San Francisco. (Kerry was a HypnoBirthing Practitioner and decided to write her own program.) We both believe that our programs using Hypnosis are offering families a better childbirth method of having faith in our birthing bodies, our babies, our families, and a more peaceful world. Barb Decker

By: enjoybirth

enjoybirth — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:21:15 +0000

Many moms buy the Hypnobabies Home Study set and incorporate scriptures and other Christ Centered thinking into their practice. The Hypnobabies Yahoo Group is a great support group and there are moms on there who have shared ideas on how they did that.

There is a Hypnobabies Instructor who has created some CDs that incorporate scriptures. They wouldn’t replace Hypnobabies, but be a good addition.

http://www.janetfieldhypnotherapy.com/pregbirthstore.html

I hope this helps!

By: Steph T

Steph T — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:41:46 +0000

Thanks for posting this! I did download the free relaxation track and felt a little “weird” listening to it when it said “breathe in the positive energy around you.” I talked through it with another Christian friend, and that helped some. I went to our public library and spent about an hour browsing through some general self-hypnosis books just trying to objectively research hypnosis. I found one book that was VERY helpful. There were some key phrases and words that were used not only in that book, but also on the hypnobabies website, and in other childbirthing books NOT about hypnosis that really helped me bring everything together and validate hypnosis as a “good” thing not a “weird” thing. So now my journey has led me to wonder if I were to purchase and study the hypnobabies curriculum (I haven’t yet), would there be support for writing my own scripts to include scripture like you have mentioned above? Or is there some way to get some scripts that include scripture? I think it would be GREAT to meditate on scripture and include this as a direct focus. Thank you!

By: Mama Kalila

Mama Kalila — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:49:46 +0000

Great post… Although I have to say I was shocked about the Mongan book reference. Not saying you’re wrong or anything… its just that I must have blocked that part out when I read it lol. There’s a little bell ringing in my head saying it sounds familiar, but… yeah didn’t stick with me. It does make me glad I went the Hypnobabies route though now that I think about that.

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By: Michele

Michele — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:08:41 +0000

I’ve had both of my babies using the Hypnobabies program, and I never found them in conflict with my Christian faith at all. In fact, I always have felt that being able to use the program to acheive natural childbirth was the perfect way to be a good steward – respecting my body and it’s ability to give birth naturally as God intended. Plus, you can really tailor the program to your own needs and beliefs, so I often found myself acknowledging that it was ultimately God that was in control of my birthing, just as I had the power to make my own informed decisions about the birth (whenever I heard the suggestion that I was in control of my birthing time).

By: Diana

Diana — Sat, 30 May 2009 21:37:39 +0000

My husband was concerned about my using hypnosis because of the some of the things mentioned in this article. But he trusted me not to do anything that would go against our faith. I read the Mongan book first and realized it was not what I needed or wanted. Definitely too new-agey.

Hypnobabies was the complete opposite. I, too, envisioned being in His presence and it helped make my bubble of peace and special place that much better. Prayer was definitely a part of my Hypnobabies practice. I credit the ability to combine the the scientific aspects of deep relaxation with my prayer life as one reason I had a successful Hypnobabies birth.

My labor was 4 hours and my daughter was delivered 16 minutes after we walked into the hospital (and she was posterior) The doctor didn’t make it in time. I was completely calm during the whole process. It was wonderful!

By: RaeAnna Goss

RaeAnna Goss — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:56:35 +0000

I actually just had this talk with my mom yesterday!!! I loved the readings you gave and your clarification of the “new age” conception. I also was turned off by some of the reading in the Mongan book. Everything I’ve read so far in Hypnobabies is scientific – not religious.
Sometimes I have imagined my special place to be at the foot of the cross or in His presence. What better imagery? I’m thankful for my faith and can’t wait to meet our special gift in a few weeks!

By: palespring04

palespring04 — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:26:43 +0000

I’m also a Christian, and find no problem using Hypnobabies and hypnosis during my birthing.

Before I started Hypnobabies, I found that I was becoming bitter towards my care provider. I was not happy to be with an OB, but have no choice due to my past medical history (apart from pregnancy). I was afraid he would pressure me into inventions I wasn’t comfortable with, that I would conflict with nurses, and that my previous poor experiences with his office staff would continue. I had real trouble letting all this go and being at peace.

I started Hypnobabies by listening to the affirmations the morning of my anatomy ultrasound. I was so calm and at peace throughout the appointment, even though we had to wait over an hour (and me with a full bladder!). This pattern has continued with each of my appointments. I’ve come to peace with my birthing and with my ability to stay calm when the OB suggests any test or intervention.

I thank God that He’s given me this tool to use throughout my pregnancy and in my birthing.

By: Penny Murray

Penny Murray — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:11:05 +0000

Great article! When I am using the hypnobabies method, I am in a constant state of prayer. As a Christian, hypnobabies has helped me to depend on God for my birthing experience. This is HOW I am able to relax so deeply.