My Midwife Dismissed Hypnobirthing
- Karina Jarnell
- Jun 15
- 1 min read
💭 “My Midwife Dismissed Hypnobirthing — What Do I Do Now?”
If you’ve ever felt that sinking feeling after bringing up hypnobirthing with your midwife, only to have it brushed off or misunderstood — you’re not alone. And you're not doing anything wrong. 💗
Hypnobirthing is still new to some professionals. But just because someone doesn’t understand it, doesn’t mean it isn’t powerful.
Here’s what you can do:
🌿 Trust your instincts
If hypnobirthing speaks to you — if it feels right, calming, and empowering — trust that. This is your birth, your body, your baby.
🌿 Gently educate
Sometimes midwives dismiss hypnobirthing because they think it’s about “checking out” or “being unrealistic.” It’s actually the opposite. Hypnobirthing teaches deep awareness, calm presence, and evidence-based physiological understanding of birth. You can kindly share that.
🌿 Surround yourself with support
Your midwife is just one voice. Surround yourself with people who uplift your choices — a doula, birth partner, supportive friends, and even online communities who get it.
🌿 Stay informed
Knowledge is power. Learn the tools, the science, the language, and the mindset behind hypnobirthing so you feel rock solid — no matter what anyone else thinks.
Remember: You don’t need anyone’s permission to birth your way.
Hypnobirthing is not a trend — it’s a return to trust, to intuition, to ancient wisdom backed by modern understanding. And it works. 🌸
If you're feeling unsure, I’m here. You're not alone in this journey.
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