When should I start?
Ideally between the 20th and 30th week of pregnancy. Later is possible too – just get in touch.
What hypnosis means here
Hypnosis is a state of focused, relaxed attention – like the moment just before falling asleep. You stay aware and in control the whole time. We use this state to teach your nervous system to switch into a calm, restful mode during birth instead of alarm mode.
The goal
The goal is not a pain-free birth. The goal is a birth in which you feel present, calm and connected to yourself – with techniques you can really use when it matters.
What you'll learn
- Self-hypnosis and deep relaxation
- A calm, natural breathing technique for contractions – no panting
- An inner safe place you can return to at any moment of the birth
- Mental flexibility if things go differently than planned – a caesarean, a transfer, a change of plans
- How your birth partner can actively support you
For your birth partner
Many partners have a quiet fear of standing helplessly beside the bed. In our sessions, your birth partner learns concrete ways to support you – through touch, words and guiding your breathing. And the calm breathing works for them, too: in the delivery room and in stressful moments at work.
My offer in English
Individual birth preparation
- 3 sessions of 2 hours each
- In person in Gampel or online via Zoom
- Your birth partner is welcome – no extra charge
- Workbook and 4 guided audios included (currently available in German only)
CHF 450 flat rate
Ideally, you start between the 20th and 30th week of pregnancy – but individual sessions can also begin later, or earlier if you feel anxious about the birth. My group courses are currently held in German.
What research shows: Hypnosis-based birth preparation has been studied internationally. The best-supported findings: women tend to need pain relief less often during labour, and their anxiety before and during birth decreases. I can't promise you a specific birth outcome – nobody can honestly do that. What I can offer are tools that give you and your body the best conditions to go through birth calmly.
Birth preparation with hypnosis complements – but does not replace – care from your midwife or doctor or a classic antenatal class. For any medical questions about your pregnancy, please always contact your midwife or doctor.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can my partner take part?
Yes, and I warmly recommend it. There is no extra charge.
I had a difficult first birth – does this still make sense?
Especially then. In hypnosis, we can work with these experiences at a deeper level.
Is this relevant for a planned caesarean?
Yes. Mental preparation is valuable regardless of how your baby is born.
Are the workbook and audios available in English?
Currently in German only. In our sessions, everything is in English.
Is it covered by health insurance?
No. Hypnotherapy with me is not covered by Swiss health insurance – neither basic nor supplementary.
Ready to talk?
Sometimes it helps to simply talk for a few minutes. No pressure, no obligation.