Woman using hypnotic techniques for childbirth can Substitution of the terms “uterine surges” or “contraction” may reframe the experience for women and reinforce the physiologic and nonthreatening nature of progressive labor sensations opt for hypnotist-mediated techniques, self-taught and self-conditioned session coupled with at-home conditioning. Studies suggest that, although all methods can be beneficial, clinical hypnosis is more effective when conducted “live” with a hypnotherapist compared to methods using audio-taped scripts