This exciting Specialist Certificate has been pioneered by LCCH following the extensive research of Dr Zurah Beevi, Asia’s subject expert and the LCCH UK faculty. This is an exciting, evidence-based hands-on programme which will help you touch the lives of your patients.

The use of hypnotherapy in pregnancy and childbirth has been practiced for more than a century, and is said to be one of the most useful and rewarding applications of hypnosis.

Childbirth is considered psychologically and physiologically challenging for women. Although an epidural provides a pain-free alternative, it does not necessarily result in a satisfying childbirth experience. Today, an increasing number of women (including many celebrities) are electing to use clinical hypnosis during childbirth.

• Effective pain management for many
• Reduced delivery time
• Reduced dependence of chemical analgesia (epidural)
• Greater enjoyment of the childbirth experience
• Better bonding with baby
• Virtually no post-partum depression
• Greater autonomy and sense of involvement and control
• Reduced effect of anaesthesia on the baby
• Happier babies who settle more easily
• Faster healing and recovery after delivery

In addition, using clinical hypnosis during pregnancy :
• Reduces anxiety and fears
• Helps manage morning sickness and other discomforts such as bloating
• Facilitates effective bonding

Improved training and knowledge is expected to increase the use of clinical hypnosis in childbirth. Over 50% of South Australian anaesthetists endorse the use of clinical hypnosis. In the UK, the Midwifery Association estimate that self-hypnosis will be standard practice within a decade.

Clinical Hypnosis can help with the symptoms of pregnancy such as morning sickness, feeling bloated and others. It is associated with reduced pain, faster delivery, less requirement for epidural, better mother-baby bonding and happier babies, more enjoyable birth experience, faster healing and recovery and virtually no post-partum depression.

Duration

The course consists of three lecture weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) over a four-month period.

Personal Tutors

Every student is assigned a personal tutor who is also in active clinical practice. Tutorials provide the student with a mentor who can assist the integration of these specialized techniques into the day-to-day practice of each student. Sessions are conducted via Skype or at face-to-face meetings.

Who will benefit

All medical and healthcare professionals involved in childbirth or who wish to take a special interest in childbirth.

• Obstetricians
• Medical doctors & Midwives
• Diploma graduate clinical hypnotherapists
• People already working in childbirth
• Anaesthetists
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The minimum entry requirement is a

• Medical Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis or Equivalent
• Medical degree or
• Background in medical science + course leader approval
• Diploma Graduates in Clinical Hypnotherapy

Join the team or expand your options with the LCCH Specialist Certificate Clinical Hypnosis in Pregnancy, Childbirth and Post-partum depression course. Dr Zuhrah Beevi, Asia’s only PhD in the use of clinical hypnosis with childbirth leads this exciting evidenced-based and exciting hands-on programme.

• Expand your practice
• Create new career path options
• Enhance the birthing experience for mother and baby
• Deal with fears around pregnancy & symptoms of pregnancy

The LCCH already offers clinical hypnotherapy for childbirth at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur.