Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780285643352 Publisher: Souvenir Press Age Range: Adult (Expectant Parents) Overview: HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method by Marie Mongan is a warm, practical guide that reframes labour as a calm, natural event rather than something to fear. Drawing on self-hypnosis, deep relaxation and specialised breathing, Mongan's method helps mothers-to-be release tension and trust their body's own birthing instincts. A trusted companion for antenatal preparation, this paperback is ideal for first-time parents, couples attending birth classes, doulas and midwives, or anyone wanting a gentler, more empowered approach to childbirth. About the Book: HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method sets out Marie Mongan's pioneering philosophy that birth does not need to be synonymous with pain and panic. She explains how fear triggers physical tension in the body, which in turn can slow labour and increase the likelihood of complications and intervention. Working through guided imagery, positive affirmations, deep abdominal breathing and visualisation exercises, the book teaches expectant mothers - and their birth partners - how to interrupt this fear-tension-pain cycle and allow the body to do what it is naturally designed to do. Chapter by chapter, readers move through preparation for pregnancy, understanding labour, relaxation scripts to rehearse at home, and guidance for birth partners. Mongan draws on decades training HypnoBirthing practitioners worldwide, with testimonials from mothers who found the method transformed dread into anticipation. The tone is reassuring rather than clinical, making the physiology accessible to a general reader. For couples wanting less reliance on pain medication and more sense of control, the book offers a structured, easy-to-follow programme to start well ahead of the due date. Key Benefits: Teaches proven self-hypnosis and breathing techniques to reduce fear and tension during labour. Helps parents prepare for a calmer, more natural birth with less reliance on intervention. Includes practical scripts and exercises that can be practised at home ahead of the birth. Offers guidance for birth partners on how to support mothers throughout labour. Backed by real testimonials from mothers who have used the Mongan Method successfully. A trusted, widely recommended resource used in antenatal classes around the world. About the Author: Marie F. Mongan was an American educator, hypnotherapist and founder of the HypnoBirthing Institute. Drawing on her own background in education and her belief that fear, rather than physiology, was the true cause of most birth pain, she developed the Mongan Method in the 1980s. Her approach has since been taught by certified practitioners around the world and has helped hundreds of thousands of parents approach childbirth with greater calm and confidence. Mongan's work continues to influence antenatal education and natural birth movements internationally. Why You'll Love This Guide: Reassuring, practical and easy to follow, this book gives expectant parents genuine tools to feel calmer and more in control - making it a thoughtful gift or essential addition to any hospital bag or antenatal reading list. Please Note: Book cover shown may vary slightly from the edition supplied; this is the UK edition with ISBN 9780285643352 as listed.