HypnoNatal® and Perinatal

What is the HypnoNatal® Method
HypnoNatal® is a perinatal hypnosis method created by clinical psychologist and hypnotherapist Lise Bartoli.
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It supports expectant mothers throughout pregnancy to reduce stress, manage emotions, decrease fears related to childbirth, and strengthen confidence in their bodies and abilities.

Today, HypnoNatal® is one of the most recognized hypnosis approaches for pregnancy and childbirth in France and Europe.
 
How it helps:
HypnoNatal® can specifically help to:

• Calm anxiety related to pregnancy

• Reduce fears of childbirth

• Relieve physical tension

• Support a calmer, more physiological birth

• Strengthen the bond with the baby

• Improve sleep and deep relaxation

 
Why perinatal hypnosis works:
Hypnosis naturally affects:

• Stress hormones, which cause physical and emotional tension

• Pain perception, modulated by sensory and emotional pathways

• Body relaxation, through activation of the parasympathetic nervous system

• Positive visualization, which influences confidence, breathing, and labor progress

• Maternal-foetal connection, supporting safety and calmness
   

This combined physiological and emotional effect explains why hypnosis is such an effective tool for preparing for childbirth.
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Who is it for?
HypnoNatal® is particularly recommended for:

• Expectant mothers preparing for a natural birth

• Women experiencing anxiety or fears about childbirth

• Pregnancies following complications, miscarriage, or traumatic birth

• Fertility treatments (PMA) or pregnancies after perinatal loss

• Women who want to better manage pain, contractions, or emotional load

• Couples seeking comprehensive support during pregnancy

 
Benefits of HypnoNatal®
When practiced regularly, perinatal hypnosis promotes:

• Reduced stress and anticipatory thoughts

• Better management of contractions

• Decreased pain through perceptual modulation

• A smoother birth thanks to deep relaxation

• Improved sleep

• Increased confidence and sense of autonomy

• Stronger connection with the baby

• Faster emotional recovery after birth

 
How sessions work:
A complete HypnoNatal® program includes 4 to 5 sessions, recommended from the 4th month of pregnancy.

Each session includes:

• A discussion time (emotions, needs, fears, expectations)

• A personalized hypnosis session

• An audio recording for home practice

• Breathing and grounding tools for the big day
   

Sessions can take place:

• In person (including body-based techniques, breathing, and deep relaxation)

• Online, using HypnoRésonance®, equally effective for working on fears, confidence, emotions, and mental preparation

 
Why choose HypnoNatal®?

• Recognized method, created by a clinical psychologist specialized in perinatal care

• Gentle, safe approach suitable for all women

• Ideal complement to medical follow-up and prenatal classes

• Natural, non-invasive technique focused on internal resources

• Solid results for managing pain, stress, and confidence