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relaxation methods

MissRachel621MissRachel621 member
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Hi Ladies - I'm mostly a Bump lurker these days, so I hope it's okay to ask a question here.  I struggle with anxiety in general, and it gets intense in medical situations.  My doctor suggested that I try a natural-birth style class or program, to help me prepare to relax during labor and the birth.

What have you tried that's worked well?  Lamaze / Hypnobabies, etc?  TIA! 

BFP #1: 10.28.11 - Natural M/C: 12.9.11 @9w3d
BFP #2: 1.30.12 - missed m/c found on 2.27.12 - D&C 3.1.12 @8w 
BFP #3: 1.02.13 / EDD 8.31.13 / It's a boy!  - Baby Henry born 8.14.13
BFP #4: 9.28.14 / EDD 5.27.15 / It's a girl! 

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  • CupcakeGirl08CupcakeGirl08
    I took Bradley classes and we practiced meditation at the end of each class. My H and I also practiced guided meditation at home to prepare.
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  • maelli3maelli3
    I am a fan of Lamaze. Confidence building, useful and evidence-based info.
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  • pinkpinotpinkpinot member
    I thought Ina May had a lot of useful tips in her book, Ina May's Guide to Childbirth. I definitely did the loose lips/horse lips I think that's what she calls it during labor.
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  • starshineamatorstarshineamator

    I took a hypnobabies class and I LOVED it. You sound very similar to me- I have anxiety issues, particularly when it comes to medical situations, and even though I haven't given birth yet, the tools that I've learned in this class has already proved to

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  • firekitty13firekitty13 member
    Just read the book 'Birthing From Within' it calls itself an extra ordinary book about birth, it goes over a lot of the basics. Its a nice read, I would suggest it for anyone with any type of birthplan
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  • aylafsu88aylafsu88 member

    imageCupcakeGirl08:
    I took Bradley classes and we practiced meditation at the end of each class. My H and I also practiced guided m
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  • MeeksandMadsMeeksandMads member

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    I can't comment on results yet, but this is why I chose Hypnobabies home study.  I'm good with the cogni

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  • MissRachel621MissRachel621 member

    Thank you all so much!  I think I'm going to go with the Hypnobabies home study.  I'll report back later this year and let you know how it went Stick out tongue

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    BFP #1: 10.28.11 - Natural M/C: 12.9.11 @9w3d
    BFP #2: 1.30.12 - missed m/c found on 2.27.12 - D&C 3.1.12 @8w 
    BFP #3: 1.02.13 / EDD 8.31.13 / It's a boy!  - Baby Henry born 8.14.13
    BFP #4: 9.28.14 / EDD 5.27.15 / It's a girl! 

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