Definition of hypnobirth in English:
hypnobirth
nounˈhɪpnə(ʊ)bəːθˈhɪpnoʊˌbərθ
mass noun1A method of managing pain and anxiety during childbirth, involving various therapeutic relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and visualization; hypnobirthing.
we find that the women who do hypnobirth are much more relaxed
as modifier most hypnobirth courses encourage both parents to attend
- 1.1count noun A birth in which the mother uses the techniques of hypnobirthing to manage pain and anxiety.
she opted for a hypnobirth for her second pregnancy
Origin
1970s: from hypno- + birth.
Definition of hypnobirth in US English:
hypnobirth
nounˈhɪpnoʊˌbərθˈhipnōˌbərTH
1A method of managing pain and anxiety during childbirth, involving various therapeutic relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and visualization; hypnobirthing.
we find that the women who do hypnobirth are much more relaxed
as modifier most hypnobirth courses encourage both parents to attend
- 1.1 A birth in which the mother uses the techniques of hypnobirthing to manage pain and anxiety.
she opted for a hypnobirth for her second pregnancy
Origin
1970s: from hypno- + birth.