I'm planning a natural birth this time around (DD1 was with an epi) and I'm the type of person who likes to get as much info as possible, so I know I have an arsenal of options at my disposal. I really wanted to take Hypnobirthing classes (LOVED the book), but I can't find one in my area that's less than $200 and we're really pinching pennies here. With that in mind, what are some book/video/CD/whatever-you-think-would-help suggestions? It doesn't have to be hypnobirthing. Preferably methods that don't require a lot of interaction from DH (he's supportive and wants to do what he can, but he's also a medical student and has limited free time). Thank you!
Re: Natural birth/hypnobirthing info?
My husband is taking the course with me but it also comes set up that if you don't have a partner you can still be successful.
Hypnobirthing is not meant to be a self study course, so reading the book and listening to the CD(s) is considered incomplete information. If you feel you really want to continue with Hypnobirthing I would recommend getting the Rainbow Relaxation CD as well as Comfort Zone, but again it's not a substitute for the class.
Have you contacted your insurance company? Sometimes they will cover the cost of the class.
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I love hypnobabies, and find the home study course really useful. It does work best if you practice though - you need to be able to easily and quickly get into your hypno state and that only comes with practice!
One more note, if you buy it used you are hurting the people who dedicated their time and resources to produce this valuable content. It's sad to see people want to save $50 knowing that the people who created Hypnobabies aren't able to receive any support from that re-sale. Perhaps that's why it costs "so much" (I think it's well worth it) in the first place.
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