Hypnosis Antenatal Training for Childbirth (HATCh): a randomised controlled trial [NCT00282204].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although medical interventions play an important role in preserving lives and maternal comfort they have become increasingly routine in normal childbirth. This may increase the risk of associated complications and a less satisfactory birth experience. Antenatal hypnosis is associated with a reduced need for pharmacological interventions during childbirth. This trial seeks to determine the efficacy or otherwise of antenatal group hypnosis preparation for childbirth in late pregnancy.

Methods/design

A single centre, randomised controlled trial using a 3 arm parallel group design in the largest tertiary maternity unit in South Australia. Group 1 participants receive antenatal hypnosis training in preparation for childbirth administered by a qualified hypnotherapist w

SUBMITTER: Cyna AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1450315 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature