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[Childbirth preparation through the hypnoreflexogenous protocol developed by Schauble].
J Reinhard1, H Hüsken-Janssen, S Schiermeier
1Universität Witten / Herdecke, Frauenheilkunde, Marien Hospital Witten. Reinhard@marien-Hospital-Witten.de
Zeitschrift Fur Geburtshilfe Und Neonatologie
|August 31, 2007
Summary
Hypnotherapy, specifically the hypnoreflexogenous method, effectively reduces fear and pain during childbirth. This method led to shorter labor and faster recovery for women.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Psychosomatic Medicine
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Background:
- Childbirth is often associated with fear, tension, and pain, creating a detrimental cycle.
- Traditional childbirth preparation methods may not fully address the psychological components of labor.
- The fear-tension-pain cycle can negatively impact the labor and delivery experience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the hypnoreflexogenous method for childbirth preparation.
- To assess the impact of this specific hypnotherapy technique on labor parameters and maternal experience.
- To determine if the hypnoreflexogenous method can interrupt the fear-tension-pain cycle.
Main Methods:
- Application of hypnotherapy with a focus on the hypnoreflexogenous method for childbirth preparation.
- Utilizing a structured program developed by Schauble for pregnant women.
- Comparing outcomes of women prepared with this method against standard care (implied).
Main Results:
- Women prepared with the hypnoreflexogenous method reported significantly less fear and pain.
- A significant reduction in the need for analgesia was observed in the intervention group.
- The study found a shorter duration of labor and delivery for women using this method.
- Faster postpartum recovery was noted among participants.
Conclusions:
- The hypnoreflexogenous method is an appropriate and efficient tool for managing childbirth.
- This hypnotherapy approach effectively interrupts the fear-tension-pain cycle during labor.
- The method offers significant benefits including reduced pain, less analgesia, shorter labor, and quicker recovery.

