HypnoBabies

peoples0509

Has anyone here used this program? This is baby #1 for us and we're considering using this program, but I'm also not against using drugs. Just doing as much reseach as possible! Any advice would be helpful and appreciated

misssurly

If you scroll back a few pages, there's some questions posted re: hypnobirthing. I'm reading the book and listening to the birthing affirmations and rainbow relaxation CD. Seems like it will be helpful but I won't know until I'm in labour!

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/48526402.aspx

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/48760563.aspx

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/49343756.aspx 

 

rae_dylanzmom

There are lots of us here using both hypnobirthing and hypnobabies.... like the pp, there are pretty regular posts about different aspects of the classes.

Couple of folks to look out for... AshfieldMay has a recent birthstory and pictures, in which she used Hypnobabies effectively. LindsayJD (or soemthing like that) is a hypnobirth instructor and she's another great resource.

GL!

genekelly

This is our first and we are taking hypnobirthing courses next month(a bit early but the instructor said that was ok).  I'm hoping that strategies for focusing and giving my husband a better idea of how to support me while in labor will be really beneficial to the whole process.  i guess I'll find out if I'm right in July! 

AshasaurusRex

Like PP mentioned, I used Hypnobabies and loved it. It helped to mentally prepare me for labor and birth so that even though I did experience discomfort and even some pain, I stayed relaxed, in control, and peaceful thoughout the entire process (well maybe except for when DD was crowning:)). It also has a quick reference guide for your birth partner and gets them involved in the birth process instead of just making them a spectator. My DH was a huge support and help to me when I was in labor, giving me cues to relax and keeping me calm. Hypnobabies also makes you take time out of every day to relax and focus on your baby which I loved. www.pregnancybirthandbabies.com is a great website with lots of positive Hypnobabies birth stories and vidoes.

Even if you don't want to go med free I definitely thing it's worth doing since you don't know for sure if you will have a sucessful epi or other pain relief. I hope this has helped! Good luck!