Why Hypnobirthing Matters (revised and updated)

Hypnobirthing is a popular and proven method of birth preparation that uses a series of simple but effective techniques to help facilitate a calm, confident and positive birth experience. Why Hypnobirthing Matters looks at the origins and rationale for using hypnosis for childbirth, explains what you can expect from hypnobirthing, and dispels common misunderstandings in a lively, informative way. This revised second edition includes up-to-date evidence and resources, discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and social media on birth and birth preparation, and explains how hypnobirthing has become firmly established as a valuable tool for parents preparing for the birth of their baby.

Katrina Berry is a clinical hypnotherapist weaving modern psychology with ancient wisdom. She has shared hypnobirthing with thousands of couples world-wide, attended dozens of births and is passionate about helping babies arrive calmly and comfortably to confident, positive parents.

Praise for the first edition:

‘Hypnobirthing is the best way to experience the exceptional design of the human body. It gives you the correct tools to switch off the unhelpful voices and switch on the expert in you. There’s no going back from there. Kat Berry has eloquently and succinctly explained everything you need to know. A great read.’ Jacqui Tomkins, Chair of Independent Midwives UK (IMUK)