Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that causes difficulties in three main areas – reciprocal social interaction, communication, and behaviour (1). It is referred to as a spectrum due to the wide range of differences children present within the ASD criteria – with these ranges also having great dimensions. As a result, ASD affects multiple areas of a child’s development. Its successful management relies on developing coordinated interventions that

“According to physiological law, all natural, normal functions of the body are achieved without peril or pain. Birth is a natural, normal physiological function for normal healthy women and their healthy babies. It can, therefore inferred that healthy women, carrying healthy babies, can safely birth without peril or pain” - Dr. Jonathan Dye 1891 Hypnotherapy in pregnancy and childbirth is concerned with preparing mother (and birthing partner) for birth, allowing an easier,