769 users of the Natal Hypnotherapy CDs were asked to rate, on a scale of 1-6, a number of questions with 1 being no help at all and 6 being extremely useful. The results were unanimous, with six coming out as the highest percentage for every question.

The percentage of women scoring a 4, 5 or 6 when asked how much the CDs helped with the following areas were:

• 90% - increased their feelings of calm before the birth
• 85% - overcame fear before the birth
• 85% - increased trust and belief in their body
• 72% - felt calm during the birth
• 66% - felt more in control during the birth
• 64% - coped well with the pain during birth

In addition 95% felt they had benefited from using them and 97% of people surveyed said that they would recommend the CDs. And only 15% ended up with a caesarean compared with the national rate of 23%.

The award winning self-hypnosis programme is for use throughout pregnancy, childbirth and afterwards. Mothers using the CDs learn self-hypnosis techniques, relaxation and guided visualisation to help them be more confident, create a state of calm and relaxation, increase bonding with their baby and maximise their body's natural potential. For more information on Natal Hypnotherapy CDs contact tehm on 01428 712629.