Energy Healing for Pregnancy and Birth Issues...
(Disclaimer, I am just a mom who has used Energy Healing in helping with some of my birth issues. I am not trained in any modality. This is for informational purposes only!)
I started to get interested
in Energy Healings.... from this experience I had over a year ago which
helped me let go of the regret I felt from Devon's birth...
http://5rips.typepad.com/growing_baby_3/2006/10/letting_go_of_r.html
Which intrigued me and I have been doing some study on my own...
http://5rips.typepad.com/growing_baby_3/2006/10/synchronicity.html
I am really interested in the whole birth issues, because of my work as a doula... I feel like adding a way to help moms deal with fear issues or their own issues could help with their births... here is a birth story which shows how powerful it can be during a birth... http://trinasdesignstudio.com/Aidan/AidanBirthStory.htm
I also feel that the Fear Release CD in Hypnobabies is also very helpful and for many moms all they need. Some moms need a bit more and this information will hopefully benefit them.
There is a Hypnobabies Instructor who is trained in Theta Healings, which is what I did to help release the regret I held from Devon's birth. If you are interested visit http://www.mialunarising.com/services.htm She can do healings over the phone!
Emotional Freedom Technique
I have been using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) in our family, working with my boys and with myself... currently trying to break my bag of M&Ms every afternoon habit. It actually is working quite well, when I want M&Ms I tap instead. :) It really helps!
I used recently when I went to doula at a birth at the hospital where Devon was born. I hadn't been there since I brought Devon home from the NICU. I wasn't prepared for the phyiscal/emotional response I had of driving up to the hospital and into the parking garage. I started crying and getting very overwhelmed with feelings and realized I didn't really have the time to be sad and didn't need to bring my emotions into this moms birth. So I tapped them out and was able to easily deal with those emotions.
Here are some links about EFT and where you can get more info.
www.emofree.com you can get a free e-book about the basics and I think there is a link to practitioners throughout the world.
I do it a bit differently than this, changing the wording and such after the manner of Carol Tuttle here are her directions on how to do EFT www.caroltuttle.com/handout/How_EFT.pdf
I also found this woman's site who specifically teaches pregnancy/birth info and EFT. http://www.shekinahbirthing.com/index2.html
If you are more of a visual learner, here is a video of an instructor actually showing the points. http://www.energeticmothers.com/EFTPoints.html
So having said all that, while I am not currently trained in this in anyway, I want moms to see how easy this can be. So I have written up a sample script and plan on making a video where you can see it in action. (to be coming soon) Try it and see if it helps. If you feel you need more help than visit the sites above for finding more support.
It really is easy and powerful!
Sample EFT Script for Fear of Pushing your Baby Out. You can write your own script too.
1. Rate your level of fear/worry on a scale of 1-10
2. Start with KC (karate chop) while saying your set up statement. (please see video for visual)
"Even though I am afraid of pushing my baby out, I love and accept myself."
3. (Tap between eyebrows while saying) Releasing fears of birth
4. (Tap side of eye while saying) Releasing fears of pushing
5. (Tap under eye while saying) Releasing fear of baby being too big
6. (Tap under nose while saying) Releasing doubt
7. (Tap on chin while saying) Releasing anger/fear from last birth
8. (Tap between collar bones while saying) Releasing uncertainty.
9. (Tap under arm while saying) Releasing fear of tearing
10. (Tap top of head while saying) Releasing fear of failure
11. Now make a fist and put it by your heart and move it in a circle and say
"I forgive myself for these fears, I am doing the best that I know how."
12. Asses your level of fear/worry again... if it is still pretty high you can do steps 2-11 again.
Now we will tap in positive affirmations using the same tapping points.
13. (Tap between eyebrows while saying) I trust my body.
14. (Tap side of eye while saying) I can easily push my baby out.
15. (Tap under eye while saying) My perineum will stay intact as I push my baby out.
16. (Tap under nose while saying) My baby is the perfect size for me
17. (Tap on chin while saying) This is a new birth.
18. (Tap between collar bones while saying) My baby will be born healthy and at the perfect time for him/her
19. (Tap under arm while saying) My body knows how to birth this baby.
20. (Tap top of head while saying) I will have an enjoyable birth
These issues may not be yours regarding your pregnancy and birth so
You can write your own scripts
Fill in your fears or concerns or issues. Then for the affirmations turn your fears around.
For example, if one of your worries is a fear of your baby being to big, your affirmation could be I grow the perfect size baby for me.
If you have just one fear you can just say that one over and over as you tap.
1. Rate your level of fear/worry on a scale of 1-10
2. Start with KC (karate chop) while saying your set up statement.
Even though I am ____________________________, I love and accept myself.
3. (Tap between eyebrows while saying) ____________________________________________
4. (Tap side of eye while saying) _________________________________________________
5. (Tap under eye while saying) ___________________________________________________
6. (Tap under nose while saying) __________________________________________________
7. (Tap on chin while saying) ___________________________________________________
8. (Tap between collar bones while saying) __________________________________________
9. (Tap under arm while saying) __________________________________________________
10. (Tap top of head while saying)_________________________________________________
11. Now make a fist and put it by your heart and move it in a circle and say
"I forgive myself for ____________________________________, I am doing the best that I know how."
12. Asses your level of fear/worry again... if it is still pretty high you can do steps 2-11 again.
Now we will tap in positive affirmations using the same tapping points.
13. (Tap between eyebrows while saying) ___________________________________________
14. (Tap side of eye while saying)_________________________________________________
15. (Tap under eye while saying)__________________________________________________
16. (Tap under nose while saying)_________________________________________________
17. (Tap on chin while saying) ___________________________________________________
18. (Tap between collar bones while saying) _________________________________________
19. (Tap under arm while saying) _________________________________________________
20. (Tap top of head while saying)_________________________________________________