Archive for February 5th, 2008

Self-hypnosis can be defined as a self-induced trance state. Hypnosis induced by yourself, focusing your mind in a positive way, affirmations, and relaxation. This concept is closely related to autosuggestion, which is used for physical symptoms explained, at least in part, by the thoughts and beliefs of a person.

These techniques have been used in reducing pain in labor for a century and nowadays are being applied more extensively than ever. This is a consequence of the increasing number of scientific research demonstrating the benefits of the use of hypnotherapy in the clinical setting. The aim of this paper is to review existing and published evidence on the effectiveness of hypnosis for childbirth.

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Whether you are having your first baby or your fifth, there are some items that you will need to get your home and your life ready for the new little person who will be joining your family. Traditionally, friends and family provide some of these items as baby shower gifts.

How do your baby shower guests know what you need and want for your baby? A baby shower registry is the best way to let them know which baby items you don’t have yet and would love to receive as gifts.

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