About Us

Elizabeth Mackay

About Elzabeth and her studies:

  • Graduated from Vancouver School of Midwifery
  • clinical hypnotherapist, MH, CHt
  • alternative medicine and nutrition
  • reiki master
  • social service worker for 11 years

I am a member in good standing with the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association®, a Referral Service dedicated to providing the community with excellently trained Certified Hypnotherapists. These Certified Hypnotherapists will work harmoniously with allied healthcare professionals to aid individuals in dealing with specific challenges and procedures.

Peaceful Birth Explained

• A relaxed more comfortable birth • A calmer baby • An informed supportive partner • A fear free birth • A positive birth experience • Most importantly you will be in well informed about what to expect, and able to make informed decisions.

 

The theory behind it is quite simple:

The uterine muscles are beautifully designed to deal quite effectively with danger, fear, and stress in labour. The uterus is the only muscle in the body that contains within itself two opposing muscle groups - one to induce and continue labour and another to stop labor if the birthing mother is in danger or afraid. Emotional or physical stress will automatically signal danger to a birthing mother. Her labour will slow down or stop completely so that she can run to safety. In modern times, this goes haywire. We can't run from our fears - which may include the "horror story" our best friend told us about her birth - or even from our hospital or physician. Instead, we may release adrenaline, which causes the short, circular muscle fibres in the lower third of the uterus to contract. These muscles are responsible for stopping labour by closing and tightening the cervix. The result is that we literally "stew" in our own adrenaline. At the same time that the long, straight muscle fibres of the lower uterus are contracting to efface and dilate the cervix, the short, circular muscle fibres of the lower uterus are also contracting to keep the cervix closed and "fight" the labour. The result? The very real pain of two powerful muscles pulling in opposite directions each time the birthing mother has a contraction.

By learning to deeply relax mentally, physically, and emotionally; actively dealing with fears about birth; and choosing a birthing environment that feels safe and protective, birthing women will not have to experience the traumatic pain caused by the "Fear-Tension-Pain-Syndrome".