Here are some of the things that mums have said about using hypnosis in pregnancy and childbirth:

• "It helped me to have positive thoughts during pregnancy"

• "I felt relaxed and able to cope with the contractions."

• "My wound healed amazingly well - there's hardly a mark."

• "It definitely aids relaxation during pregnancy and childbirth."

• "It helps to keep you focused."

• "I felt it improved our relationship because I was a lot calmer and it gave me more positive feelings towards life."

• "I started craving healthy food during the pregnancy, rather than junk!"

• "This was my heaviest baby, but the only one I didn't need stitches for!"

• "I was a lot more confident in stating my needs and I was a lot nicer to my husband!"

• "It gave me a positive attitude towards the baby and breastfeeding."

• "I was a smoker before the pregnancy and I haven't returned to it."

• "I was sceptical before, but I enjoyed the experience."

• "I wish I'd done it earlier."

• "The hypnotherapy really worked for me!  Thank you.  The birth was natural, and I arrived at the hospital 10cm dilated and ready to deliver a beautiful, clean 7lb baby daughter.  I will be recommending you!"

• "Huge, huge thank you for all of your help, guidance and inspiration for Jake's birth, it was a truly magical experience.  Really can't thank you enough."

• "Our new baby boy Shawn was born 7lb 9oz on 10/03/07. Sarah was induced at 38wks due to her osteoporosis etc. Both mother and baby are doing well.  He is the calmest and biggest baby we have had by far and there is no doubt in our mind that the CD had a lot to do with it.  Thanks, Wayne."

• "Nicolette

  Just wanted to thank you and let you know that Daniel was born on Sunday 28th Oct at 2327 hrs weighing 7lbs 13.5oz. I had a great labour didn't need any pain relief until I was 6cm and them managed with just TENS until 8cm when. I had gas and air. Unfortunately I needed assistance to deliver him he had the cord around his neck 4 times - once more than Matthew, so I still ended up in theatre and had to have spinal but avoided the C-section which was the crucial thing.

  I am so pleased I did the hypnotherapy - I am a total convert - it made so much difference to my labour and the midwives kept commenting how relaxed I was. I am sure if I'd seen you earlier then I would have had an even easier time. I hope you don't mind but I have have passed your details onto a couple of people including my midwife who was really interested in your personalised approach.

  Thank you again for making this birth a more enjoyable experience.

  Take care, Jill"