Mindful Hypnobirthing

Random House presents the audio edition of Mindful Hypnobirthing: Hypnosis and Mindfulness Techniques for a Calm and Confident Birth by Sophie Fletcher, read by the author.

Hypnotherapist and experienced doula Sophie Fletcher shares with you the secrets to having a safe, natural and positive birth. Using a powerful combination of mindfulness, hypnosis and relaxation techniques, Sophie will ensure you feel genuinely excited and completely prepared for birth.

With stories from women who have successfully used the tools in this audiobook, and downloadable hypnosis and relaxation tracks, discover how to:

• Use your mind and body together to stay focused and in control
• Draw on visualisation and breathing techniques to help birth progress
• Feel positive and empowered, before, during and after you give birth

Reassuring, practical and based entirely on what works, Mindful Hypnobirthing is your essential guide to giving birth the way you want to.

Part 1: Preparation and Pregnancy

Chapter 1. What Is Mindful Hypnobirthing?

Chapter 2. The Benefits of a Mindful Hypnobirth

Chapter 3. Getting Ready for a Mindful Hypnobirth

Chapter 4. Getting to Know your Birthing Zone

Chapter 5. Letting Go of Fear and Anxiety

Chapter 6. Creating Positive Birth Beliefs

Chapter 7. The Power of Visualisation for Birth

Chapter 8. Your Birth Belongs to You

Chapter 9. Birth Preferences

Chapter 10. Birth Space, Relaxing Space

Chapter 11. Turning a Birth Partner into a Hypnobirth Partner

Chapter 12. When Will I Go into Labour?

Part 2: Birth

Chapter 13. This Is It! Signs That Labour Has Started

Chapter 14. My Baby’s Nearly Here!

Chapter 15. When Things Take a Different Path

Part 3: Welcoming your Baby to the Family

Chapter 16.Welcome Home