[ozmidwifery] fear clinics etc

[Belinda Maier]

Title: Bericht

Thanks I am looking specifically for fear clinics  that have been mentioned in Scandinavian literature I think they use cognitive therapy but have so far been unable to gather much info about them. the hypnotherapy etc is of great interest to me and I feel very strongly that midwives who work with women without drugs use hypnotherapy techniques instinctively yet have not articulated this aspect of their practice effectively leading to the idea and practices being splintered and separated into other professions such as hypnotherapists or here anaesthetists are actively using hypnotherapy for pregnant and labouring women. I am quite concerned that this aspect of good midwifery practice, through being defined and articulated elsewhere will be 'owned' by others or potentially lost to midwifery. We really need to define and articulate these practices as they are a significant aspect of our practice that should not mean women need to seek  such things outside of midwifery. (Not to deny the importance of 'others' who use hypnotherapy, it is extremely effective but a part of midwifery that is being lost as a practice because we don't define or defend or maybe understand it enough and as more midwives are being indoctrinated into medical models of pregnancy and birth they are not learning or refining this aspect of their practices). Belinda ----- Original Message ----- From: Diane Gardner To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 2:20 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] beautifull pictures Hi Belinda   If you contact a HypnoBirthing practitioner or Calmbirth practitioner in your area they cover all aspects of birth, overcoming fears being a major component. They work towards a natural and gentle birth for mum, dad and baby.   A great program that is giving women choices about their birth and is well recognised by most hospitals now.   Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: Belinda Maier To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2005 10:57 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] beautifull pictures Lieve they are great photos. Do you know about fears clinics for pregnant women?, I have been trying to get some more info about them. Could you email me off the list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Belinda