Iranian obstetricians have performed the country's second caesarean section surgery in the absence of anesthesia using hypnotherapy.

“The patient was subjected to hypnotherapy upon entering the operation room and was ready to have the C-section after 30 minutes,” said obstetrician Roya Khodai.

According to Khodai, the C-section took about half an hour and the baby was born without any notable complications. She added that the patient's vitals were under control throughout the operation and an anesthesiologist was present in case of unexpected complications.

Khodai said the only complication reported during the operation was blood loss which was immediately brought under control.

Both mother and baby are in a good health.

Khodai claimed hypnosis is an effective alternative to anesthesia for individuals undergoing minor surgeries (C-section is considered as a major operation), ideal for overcoming anesthesia-related complications.

Hypnotherapy is a successful method in helping individuals deal with a variety of emotional and personal problems such as smoking, overeating and bed-wetting in children. It is also used to help women experience a pain free labor without the use of medication or drugs.

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