When you hear the word "hypnosis" do you imagine a scene from stage hypnosis of someone acting crazily pretending to be a chicken or making a fool of themselves in some way!  Yet hypnosis can be really beneficial,  not only for labour,  but also to alleviate...

Whilst a lot of the time during labour you may have your eyes closed it is still important to create a space  that helps you feel comfortable and private. Your environment can affect how you feel.  Dr Sarah Buckley (author of Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering) explains...