The efficacy of HypnoBirthing is undergoing an 18 month trial by the NHS in the UK. Research midwife Professor Soo Downe, of Central Lancaster University is leading the way for 800 first time mums to discover the power of their minds in learning the art of HypnoBirthing, The Mongan Method. The trial will take place in hospitals in Blackburn and Burnley.
With funding being stretched in the health system in the UK , it is one way of reducing the cost of drugs administered during childbirth. At present some 60% of mothers are reported to be using some form of drugs during their births, which are now being claimed as possible cause for concern to the health of the mother and the baby.
It is reported that Professor Downe has indicated that there is good evidence that hypnosis works well in other areas of health management and the idea is to give women the capacity to manage their labour themselves. If the results are promising they will do further trials with the intention of providing free Hypnobirthing training on the NHS.
There is currently around 250 HypnoBirthing Practitioners in the UK and some 95 practitioners in Australia.
To find out about becoming a Practitioner in Australia visit www.thealternativecentre.com.au/training.
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