Hypnobirth - by Yulia Watters (Hardcover)

About the Book

Watters provides a guide to the theory and application of Ericksonian hypnosis during pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum period. Healthcare professionals are introduced to the potential of hypnosis as a means of deepening a woman's connection with herself and her baby.

Book Synopsis

Hypnobirth: Theories and Practice for Healthcare Professionals is a guide for healthcare providers who work with expecting mothers and their loved ones. Yulia Watters applies the theory and application of Milton Erickson to hypnosis during pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum, including an overview of the history of hypnosis. Hypnobirth does not offer a magical way to a pain-free birth, but rather an understanding of how hypnosis can address certain symptoms as well as unexpected circumstances associated with pregnancy and delivery. Healthcare professionals will develop a deeper understanding of the potential of hypnosis and how to practice its tools on a daily basis, learning to view hypnosis as a state of mind and way of being, as well as acquiring concrete techniques for its implementation. This work is particularly important to healthcare professionals looking to learn about hypnosis and its specific tools which they can teach expectant mothers during pregnancy and birthing

Review Quotes

""Hypnobirth: Theories and Practice for HealthcareProfessionals is an eye opener. The history, scientific basis, and clinical uses of hypnotherapy are clearly explained. It will not only be of great interest to women and obstetricians, but also to medical practitioner and the general public at large."" --Joel Wiszniak, MD, FAAD, private practice

""For any health care professional working with pregnant women and their partners, this book is an invaluable resource. A perfect combination of conceptual context and practical application, it provides knowledge from early developers of hypnotherapy and the wisdom of a very experienced practitioner. All health care providers appreciate hands on suggestions for application of powerful tools, in this book you will find that and more."" --Darren W. Adamson, PhD, LMFT, Northcentral University

""Yulia Watters has written an excellent book for both mental health and health care providers who want to learn more about hypnobirthing. She dismantles many of the myths related to trance work and hypnobirthing. Watters offers a solid description of a systemic and relational approach to working with patients; she invites providers to consider the relational web of which they are a part. Hypnobirth has much to offer any provider who works with expectant mothers."" --Dale E. Bertram, PhD, Abilene Christian University

"For any health care professional working with pregnant women and their partners, this book is an invaluable resource. A perfect combination of conceptual context and practical application, it provides knowledge from early developers of hypnotherapy and the wisdom of a very experienced practitioner. All health care providers appreciate hands on suggestions for application of powerful tools, in this book you will find that and more."


"Hypnobirth: Theories and Practice for HealthcareProfessionals is an eye opener. The history, scientific basis, and clinical uses of hypnotherapy are clearly explained. It will not only be of great interest to women and obstetricians, but also to medical practitioner and the general public at large."


"Yulia Watters has written an excellent book for both mental health and health care providers who want to learn more about hypnobirthing. She dismantles many of the myths related to trance work and hypnobirthing. Watters offers a solid description of a systemic and relational approach to working with patients; she invites providers to consider the relational web of which they are a part. Hypnobirth has much to offer any provider who works with expectant mothers."

About the Author

Yulia Watters, PhD, is director of curriculum development in the School of Marriage and Family Sciences at Northcentral University.