The Effectiveness of Hypnotherapy to Reduce Anxiety in Pre-Caesarean Section Women

Abstract

Background: Anxiety felt by women before delivery with cesarean section can cause psychological problem, increase pain in surgery, increase analgesic needs, and prolong hospital treatment. Hypnotherapy has minimal side effects and is easy to do in reducing anxiety. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of hypnotherapy in reducing anxiety in women with pre-cesarean section.