Antenatal hypnosis training and childbirth experience: A randomized controlled trial

Birth

Volumn 40, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 272-280

  Werner, Anette ^a   Uldbjerg, Niels ^a   Zachariae, Robert ^a   Wu, Chun Sen ^b   Nohr, Ellen A ^b,c  

^a AARHUS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL   (Denmark)

^b AARHUS UNIVERSITY   (Denmark)

^c ODENSE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL   (Denmark)

Author keywords

Antenatal training; Childbirth; Childbirth experience; Hypnosis; Relaxation

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ANTENATAL TRAINING; ARTICLE; CHILDBIRTH; CHILDBIRTH EXPERIENCE; CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED STUDY; DELIVERY; FEMALE; HUMAN; HYPNOSIS; INTENTION TO TREAT ANALYSIS; LEISURE; METHODOLOGY; MINDFULNESS; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; PATIENT SATISFACTION; PREGNANCY; PRENATAL CARE; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; QUESTIONNAIRE; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL; RELAXATION TRAINING; SINGLE BLIND PROCEDURE; STATISTICS;

ANTENATAL TRAINING; CHILDBIRTH; CHILDBIRTH EXPERIENCE; HYPNOSIS; RELAXATION;

ADULT; DELIVERY, OBSTETRIC; FEMALE; HUMANS; HYPNOSIS; INTENTION TO TREAT ANALYSIS; MINDFULNESS; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT (HEALTH CARE); PATIENT SATISFACTION; PREGNANCY; PRENATAL CARE; QUESTIONNAIRES; RELAXATION THERAPY; SINGLE-BLIND METHOD;

EID: 84890390739     PISSN: 07307659     EISSN: 1523536X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/birt.12071     Document Type: Article

References (49)

1. Larkin P, Begley CM, Devane D. Women's experiences of labour and birth: an evolutionary concept analysis. Midwifery 2009;25(2):e49-e59.
2. Waldenstrom U, Hildingsson I, Rubertsson C, Radestad I. A negative birth experience: prevalence and risk factors in a national sample. Birth 2004;31(1):17-27.
3. Waldenstrom U, Borg IM, Olsson B, et al. The childbirth experience: a study of 295 new mothers. Birth 1996;23(3):144-153.
4. Larsson C, Saltvedt S, Edman G, et al. Factors independently related to a negative birth experience in first-time mothers. Sex Reprod Healthc 2011;2(2):83-89.
5. Alehagen S, Wijma B, Lundberg U, Wijma K. Fear, pain and stress hormones during childbirth. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2005;26(3):153-165.
6. Saisto T, Halmesmaki E. Fear of childbirth: a neglected dilemma. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2003;82(3):201-208.
7. Green JM, Baston HA. Feeling in control during labor: concepts, correlates, and consequences. Birth 2003;30(4):235-247.
8. Gottvall K, Waldenstrom U. Does a traumatic birth experience have an impact on future reproduction? BJOG 2002;109(3):254-260.
9. Waldenstrom U, Hildingsson I, Ryding EL. Antenatal fear of childbirth and its association with subsequent caesarean section and experience of childbirth. BJOG 2006;113(6):638-646.
10. Creedy DK, Shochet IM, Horsfall J. Childbirth and the development of acute trauma symptoms: incidence and contributing factors. Birth 2000;27(2):104-111.
11. Taylor A, Atkins R, Kumar R, et al. A new Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale: links with early maternal mood. Arch Womens Ment Health 2005;8(1):45-51.
12. Harmon TM, Hynan MT, Tyre TE. Improved obstetric outcomes using hypnotic analgesia and skill mastery combined with childbirth education. J Consult Clin Psychol 1990;58(5):525-530.
13. Rock NL, Shipley TE, Campbell C. Hypnosis with untrained, nonvolunteer patients in labor. Int J Clin Exp Hypn 1969;17(1):25-36.
14. Mairs DAE. Hypnosis and pain in childbirth. Contemporary Hypnosis 1995;12(2):111-118.
15. Freeman RM, Macaulay AJ, Eve L, et al. Randomised trial of self hypnosis for analgesia in labour. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 1986;292(6521):657-658.
16. Mehl-Madrona LE. Hypnosis to facilitate uncomplicated birth. Am J Clin Hypn 2004;46(4):299-312.
17. Martin AA, Schauble PG, Rai SH, Curry RW Jr. The effects of hypnosis on the labor processes and birth outcomes of pregnant adolescents. J Fam Pract 2001;50(5):441-443.
18. Davidson JA. An assessment of the value of hypnosis in pregnancy and labour. Br Med J 1962;2(5310):951-953.
19. Jenkins MW, Pritchard MH. Hypnosis: practical applications and theoretical considerations in normal labour. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1993;100(3):221-226.
20. Cyna AM, Andrew MI, McAuliffe GL. Antenatal self-hypnosis for labour and childbirth: a pilot study. Anaesth Intensive Care 2006;34(4):464-469.
21. VandeVusse L, Irland J, Healthcare WF, et al. Hypnosis for childbirth: a retrospective comparative analysis of outcomes in one obstetrician's practice. Am J Clin Hypn 2007;50(2):109-119.
22. Guthrie K, Taylor DJ, Defriend D. Maternal hypnosis induced by husbands. J Obstet Gynaecol 1984;5(2):93-95.
23. Cyna AM, McAuliffe GL, Andrew MI. Hypnosis for pain relief in labour and childbirth: a systematic review. Br J Anaesth 2004;93(4):505-511.
24. Videns- og Forskningscenter for Alternativ Behandling (ViFAB). Effekt af hypnose, visualisering, bøn m.m. Accessed August 8, 2008. Available at: http://www vifab dk/forskning/forskning+i+effekt/effekt+if%c3%b8lge+cochrane/hypnose.
25. Graversen JJ. Hypnose og Hypnoterapi. Århus: Forlaget KLIM, 2004.
26. Barber J. Hypnosis and Suggestion in the Treatment of Pain. New York: Norton, 1996.
27. Milling LS, Reardon JM, Carosella GM. Mediation and moderation of psychological pain treatments: response expectancies and hypnotic suggestibility. J Consult Clin Psychol 2006;74(2):253-262.
28. Milling LS. Is high hypnotic suggestibility necessary for successful hypnotic pain intervention? Curr Pain Headache Rep 2008;12(2):98-102.
29. Alexander B, Turnbull D, Cyna A. The effect of pregnancy on hypnotizability. Am J Clin Hypn 2009;52(1):13-22.
30. Tiba J. Clinical, research and organizational aspects of preparation for childbirth and the psychological diminution of pain during labour and delivery. Brit J Experimen & Clin Hypnosis 1990;7(1):61-64.
31. Division 30 of the American Psychological Association STSoPH. The Society of Psychological Hypnosis. Available at: http://psychologicalhypnosiscom/info/the-official-division-30-definition-and-description-of-hypnosis/2011.
32. Brann LR, Guzvica SA. Comparison of hypnosis with conventional relaxation for antenatal and intrapartum use: a feasibility study in general practice. J R Coll Gen Pract 1987;37(303):437-440.
33. Huntley AL, Coon JT, Ernst E. Complementary and alternative medicine for labor pain: a systematic review. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2004;191(1):36-44.
34. Smith CA, Collins CT, Cyna AM, Crowther CA. Complementary and alternative therapies for pain management in labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006;(4):CD003521.
35. Guse T, Wissing M, Hartman W. The effect of a prenatal hypnotherapeutic programme on postnatal maternal psychological wellΓÇÉbeing. J Reprodu Infant Psychol 2006;24(2):163-177.
36. Werner A, Uldbjerg N, Zachariae R, et al. Self-hypnosis for coping with labour pain: a randomised controlled trial. BJOG 2012;120:(3):346-353.
37. Region Midtjylland CFok. Datamanagement, Randomisation program. Accessed August 4, 2012. Available at: http://wwwcfkrm dk/forskning+og+kvalitetsudvikling/datamanagement/datamanagementydelser? 2012.
38. Zachariae R, Sommerlund B, Molay F. Danish norms for the Harvard group scale of hypnotic susceptibility, form A. Int J Clin Exp Hypn 1996;44(2):140-152.
39. Shor RE, Orne EC. Norms on the Harvard group scale of hypnotic susceptibility, form A. Int J Clin Exp Hypn 1963;11:39-47.
40. Wijma K, Wijma B, Zar M. Psychometric aspects of the W-DEQ; a new questionnaire for the measurement of fear of childbirth. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 1998;19(2):84-97.
41. Ryding EL, Wirfelt E, Wangborg IB, et al. Personality and fear of childbirth. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2007;86(7):814-820.
42. Ryding EL, Wijma B, Wijma K, Rydhstrom H. Fear of childbirth during pregnancy may increase the risk of emergency cesarean section. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 1998;77(5):542-547.
43. Cohen S, Kamarck T, Mermelstein R. A global measure of perceived stress. J Health Soc Behav 1983;24(4):385-396.
44. Psykiatrisk Center Nordsjælland. WHO-Five Well-being Index (WHO-5). Accessed January 4, 2012. Available at: http://wwwwho-5org/2012.
45. CONSORT Group. CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials). Accessed August 4, 2012. Available at: http://www consort-statement org/home/2012.
46. van Bussel JC, Spitz B, Demyttenaere K. Three self-report questionnaires of the early mother-to-infant bond: reliability and validity of the Dutch version of the MPAS, PBQ and MIBS. Arch Womens Ment Health 2010;13(5):373-384.
47. Leeds L, Hargreaves I. The psychological consequences of childbirth. J Reproduc Infant Psychol 2008;26(2):108-122.
48. Wijma K, Alehagen S, Wijma B. Development of the delivery fear scale. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2002;23(2):97-107.
49. Wiklund I, Edman G, Ryding EL, Andolf E. Expectation and experiences of childbirth in primiparae with caesarean section. BJOG 2008;115(3):324-331.