In Strasbourg and in other laboratories of the “OuiLab” group, it is possible to take a blood test under hypnosis.
20 Minutes
attended a session.
What's going on there?
“It's not Messmer, don't expect show hypnosis,” warns the nurse.
The patient appreciates it.
“Before, I lived very badly these blood tests, I even cried, recalls the interested party.
And I can't stand having my veins touched.
They are so small that I missed a sample, it traumatized me… But with Alexandra, I don't stress anymore.
»
A small room, at the back of a laboratory in Strasbourg.
On the outside, the inscription taped to the door may seem surprising.
“Hypnosis session in progress.
Do not disturb please”.
Inside, no white blouse.
There is, however, a nurse and her patient.
“It's a desire to avoid any reference to medicine because it can be a source of phobia.
The place must be cocooning, that people feel good”, justifies Alexandra Caland, who has been practicing these blood samples under hypnosis for a few months.
Like several of her colleagues from OuiLab (ex-Bio 67), she was trained “for three days in February”.
"But I learn a lot with experience", specifies the nurse welcoming Anaïs for her session of the day.
"I can't stand having my veins touched"
Not the first of its kind for this pregnant woman, forced to perform regular blood tests.
“Before, I lived very badly these blood tests, I even cried, recalls the interested party.
And I can't stand having my veins touched.
They are so small that I missed a sample, it traumatized me… But with Alexandra, I don't stress anymore.
»
How does the health professional do it?
With extreme gentleness, already.
“It's not Messmer, you shouldn't expect show hypnosis,” she warns just before starting.
Not by taking out his syringe.
It is placed on the small table nearby.
Next to her phone with which the nurse offers music to Anaïs.
Today will be heartbeats.
A sound in accordance with the content of the current discussion.
During the first five minutes, Alexandra Caland debriefs the previous sample and calls on good memories in her patient.
"So, how was your last ultrasound?"
Did you find out the sex of the baby?
How did you feel at that time?
And what is your companion's name again?
So many questions, and their answers, which will be used a few moments later.
“You are fine.
You enjoy every moment”
This time, Anaïs closes her eyes, lying on her seat.
In a steady voice, the nurse launches her monologue.
“We are going back to your gynecologist's office.
Your companion, Sandy, is near you.
You have the excitement of discovering your baby's little feet and little hands.
Your eyes are fixed on the screen, the excitement is mounting.
You are fine.
You enjoy every moment.
Sandy takes your hand, it's sweaty… He hugs you.
» Moment chosen by the healthcare professional to apply the tourniquet.
Moments later, the sampling began.
Without the slightest reaction from the patient, who seems elsewhere and only moves her feet.
Here, Alexandra Caland has finished the blood test.
"When you want, you can come back at any time," she says to Anaïs, who suddenly emerges.
"I'm a bit in the cabbage but it's fine", smiles the latter, who still has to go through a session of "gentle gym".
Where she must stamp her feet and hands "to bring energy back into the body".
"I felt two emotions, I was great", now appreciates the pregnant woman who did not feel the sting.
“It happened quickly.
I never leave completely because I'm still a little scared.
It's as if I was taking a micro-nap where I am reminded of good memories.
"And without invasive or negative words", specifies the nurse who was able to "weave a story" from a few notes.
“We are a bit like artists.
We start with a whiteboard and we are given 2-3 colors!
“, she laughs again, used to renewing herself.
"It's never the same thing.
The first time with Anaïs, we talked about raclette!
»
Others therefore followed, each time lasting about twenty minutes, and without additional overrun.
"It would be great if they did that at the blood donation!"
concludes Anaïs.
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