Input on birth methods? Bradley vs. Hypno or others

duchessII81 · August 2009

So we've moved on from diapers to birth/labor techniques and classes... Bradley and Hypnobirthing/babies are the styles we're looking at now. (I was surprised to see Lamaze "still" mentioned in the book I'm reading. I saw my aunt deliver with hee-hee-hoooo breathing 16 years ago... that's a whole 'nother story.)

I know it's a very personal decision since everyone will respond differently to those types of management techniques, but any input on what you thought about how helpful the classes and/or materials were or even the techniques themselves?

thehoneybadger · August 2009

There is a mom that just had her second baby with hypo, she posted her birth stories and is an open book for anyone that has questions.

https://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/16583763.aspx

KellyMichelle · August 2009

I really don't know anything about either. A mom in my playgroup is a hypnobirthing instructor her website has lots of good info - https://www.hypnobirthingexperience.com/hypnobirth.html

duchessII81 · August 2009

Thanks for the links!

M&M614 · August 2009

We did a lot of research on Bradley. BUT, when push came to shove, DH couldn't handle the whole laboring process (it's a longish story). In saying that, I'd recommend thinking about a Doula or having a back-up person in case DH freaks.

After 2 babies born 2 different ways, I have finally convinced DH that he is, in fact, a wimp and needs some support too.

M&M614 · August 2009

M&M614:

We did a lot of research on Bradley. BUT, when push came to shove, DH couldn't handle the whole laboring process (it's a longish story). In saying that, I'd recommend thinking about a Doula or having a back-up person in case DH freaks.

After 2 babies born 2 different ways, I have finally convinced DH that he is, in fact, a wimp and needs some support too.

Heh, push came to shove? I am punny.

kat.in.the.hat · August 2009

we opted for neither and spent our money on a doula instead. she was worth every penny and has an understanding of all the different labor practices and so was able to help me depending on what my needs were (and they changed from hour to hour)

horn_jm@hotmail.com · August 2009

I'll write more later, but I found the Bradley method to be very helpful. I have heard good things about hypnobirthing or hypnobabies, too.

KT120106 · August 2009

kat.in.the.hat:
we opted for neither and spent our money on a doula instead. she was worth every penny and has an understanding of all the different labor practices and so was able to help me depending on what my needs were (and they changed from hour to hour)

This exactly. And I made it through with no meds and no specialized techniques.

horn_jm@hotmail.com · August 2009

I did not have a doula, so DH was very busy my entire labor helping me to be more comfortable. I'm considering getting one (possibly my old Bradley instructor) for this time around but don't think it's absolutely necessary for a natural birth - just very nice.

If you don't do the Bradley classes, do consider reading the books, especially the one linked below. It really helps you understand the phases of labor and different techniques and exercises.

https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Childbirth-Bradley-Way-Revised/dp/0452276594/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1251345677&sr=8-1

duchessII81 · August 2009

Thanks for all the input. We've only discussed the possibility of a doula once, and in-passing. I'll have to do more research on that one, too.

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