title: Contemporary methods in hypnotic preparation for childbirth.
abstract: Hypnosis is a viable adjunct to any medical procedure and is not intended to replace conventional medical techniques. In recent years, many of us who practice hypnosis have seen a re-emergence of interest in mind-body approaches to health care. Hypnotic methods for preparation for childbirth are a logical contribution to that mind-body perspective.
authors.affiliation: Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL 60601, USA.
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Oster
mesh_terms: D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis; D006991:Hypnosis, Anesthetic; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care