Comments on: Hypnobirthing and My Birth Stories http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/ Green and Natural Parenting Wed, 23 May 2012 20:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Natural Childbirth Girl http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-17308 Natural Childbirth Girl Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:15:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-17308 My goodness!  You are a champ.  I hope you have recovered from your cancer.  What a story.  I am sure anyone with power over your body like that could conquer anything.  :) My goodness!  You are a champ.  I hope you have recovered from your cancer.  What a story.  I am sure anyone with power over your body like that could conquer anything.  :)

]]> By: Tanya http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6171 Tanya Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:37:56 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6171 Great birthing story. I love hypnobirthing and hypnobabies as well!! Great birthing story. I love hypnobirthing and hypnobabies as well!!

]]> By: Layna http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6170 Layna Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:04:58 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6170 I practiced HypnoBirthing relaxation for 8 months of my pregnancy and had the same experience as your 2nd birth... Almost no pain until I was almost at 10 cm and ready to push. Amazing! So different from my first labor! I practiced HypnoBirthing relaxation for 8 months of my pregnancy and had the same experience as your 2nd birth… Almost no pain until I was almost at 10 cm and ready to push. Amazing! So different from my first labor!

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6169 Tiffany Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:43:57 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6169 Yes your previous experience should be helpful. I had never done meditation and had only limited experience with yoga...aka a yoga in your office cubicle CD, LOL. Yes your previous experience should be helpful. I had never done meditation and had only limited experience with yoga…aka a yoga in your office cubicle CD, LOL.

]]> By: Monica http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6168 Monica Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:41:48 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6168 Thanks Tiffany, I should have mentioned that I am wondering if my experience in meditation and yoga has any relevance here, or if this is a "technique" per say that I need to learn? Also, thanks for all your cloth diaper recommendations...I am ready for round two with cloth! Thanks Tiffany,
I should have mentioned that I am wondering if my experience in meditation and yoga has any relevance here, or if this is a “technique” per say that I need to learn? Also, thanks for all your cloth diaper recommendations…I am ready for round two with cloth!

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6167 Tiffany Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:03:33 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6167 Monica, I listened to them in the months prior to the birth to learn the process. I did not listen to them during the birth though. I could have though. ;) Since the whole concept was new to me the CDs really helped. Monica,

I listened to them in the months prior to the birth to learn the process. I did not listen to them during the birth though. I could have though. ;) Since the whole concept was new to me the CDs really helped.

]]> By: Monica http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6166 Monica Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:07:49 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6166 Great article Tiffany. I'm going to grab the book for sure but wondered if I could manage without the CD's?? Did you listen to them on delivery day, or are they a prep thing prior. Just looking to be successful but hoping not to break the bank either. Great article Tiffany. I’m going to grab the book for sure but wondered if I could manage without the CD’s?? Did you listen to them on delivery day, or are they a prep thing prior. Just looking to be successful but hoping not to break the bank either.

]]> By: Ivyrose http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6165 Ivyrose Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:32:21 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6165 Great Post! I had my second three no almost four months ago. Both of my babys were born at home and it was awesome! No meds obviously and i was really luckey i didn't tare with either, I was able to labor peacefully where ever i chose (which incIuded in our yard at the beach and in the tub) The tub was great and my second ended up being a water birth. After each birth I felt empowered as a women and a mother and was so glad i had the opertunity to gain that from birth. I chose to have home births because that was where i was most comfortable. I believe that the biggest issue in maternal health in North America is women not realizing they have options. Everyone should have the ability to birth where they feel most relaxed and at ease. Great Post!
I had my second three no almost four months ago. Both of my babys were born at home and it was awesome! No meds obviously and i was really luckey i didn’t tare with either, I was able to labor peacefully where ever i chose (which incIuded in our yard at the beach and in the tub) The tub was great and my second ended up being a water birth. After each birth I felt empowered as a women and a mother and was so glad i had the opertunity to gain that from birth. I chose to have home births because that was where i was most comfortable. I believe that the biggest issue in maternal health in North America is women not realizing they have options. Everyone should have the ability to birth where they feel most relaxed and at ease.

]]> By: Kristen's Raw http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6164 Kristen's Raw Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:52:16 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6164 Thanks for this great post. I am going to try and get pregnant soon, and will have a midwife and doula there to support my home birth. I have not looked into hypnobirthing yet, but it's on my list of things to do :) Cheers, Kristen Thanks for this great post.

I am going to try and get pregnant soon, and will have a midwife and doula there to support my home birth. I have not looked into hypnobirthing yet, but it’s on my list of things to do :)

Cheers,
Kristen

]]> By: danandmarsh http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6163 danandmarsh Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:18:42 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6163 Hummm, Hypnobirthing never heard of it! Guess that's what I did with my 4th child because I had him natural all the way. Guess after you have had 3 you really know what to expect and too I think too the amount of pain you can handle.. Hummm I can bear pain. So they have given natural childbirth name, Hypnobirthing! Hummm, Hypnobirthing never heard of it! Guess that’s what I did with my 4th child because I had him natural all the way. Guess after you have had 3 you really know what to expect and too I think too the amount of pain you can handle.. Hummm I can bear pain. So they have given natural childbirth name, Hypnobirthing!

]]> By: Katharine Graves http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6162 Katharine Graves Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:25:31 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6162 I was delighted to hear about this successful hypnobirthing too. I just wish every mother could do it because it makes such a difference, not only to the mother, but also to her baby. Katharine Graves <a href="http://www.thehypnobirthingcentre.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Katharine Graves teaches hypnobirthing classes in London</a> I was delighted to hear about this successful hypnobirthing too. I just wish every mother could do it because it makes such a difference, not only to the mother, but also to her baby.

Katharine Graves

Katharine Graves teaches hypnobirthing classes in London

]]> By: Christy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6161 Christy Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:44:13 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6161 I just gave birth 3 days ago and used the hypnobabies method of hypnobirthing. I will not say that it was pain free though. This was due to 2 things. I had friends over when labor started so by the time they left and I was able to try my hypnosis techniques labor was already intense. The other thing was that labor was so fast for me. Active labor and pushing was a total of 3 hours. When I arrived at the hospital I realized that it had worked better than I thought though because I arrived completely dilated and ready to push. I had a medication free birth. This was a VBAC for me so I coul dnot have been happier. I highly recommend hypnobabies. I just gave birth 3 days ago and used the hypnobabies method of hypnobirthing. I will not say that it was pain free though. This was due to 2 things. I had friends over when labor started so by the time they left and I was able to try my hypnosis techniques labor was already intense. The other thing was that labor was so fast for me. Active labor and pushing was a total of 3 hours. When I arrived at the hospital I realized that it had worked better than I thought though because I arrived completely dilated and ready to push. I had a medication free birth. This was a VBAC for me so I coul dnot have been happier. I highly recommend hypnobabies.

]]> By: Jillian http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6160 Jillian Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:21:07 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6160 I just had my first baby in May 100% natural with a midwife. And you know how everyone gives you loads of "advice" about how great the epidurals are and how you must get at least one? Well my fiance's grandmother is the biggest advocate for epidurals and pain pills as a fix all. Oddly enough when she told me about the birth to her first son in Cuba she didn't have any pain or medication. Because back then (before Castro) they hypnotised women going into labor. She didn't feel any pain just relaxation. After Castro came into power hypnotherapy was banned and she was happy to take the recommended meds for pain relief with her second 2 children. Shocking and exciting to here huh?! I just had my first baby in May 100% natural with a midwife. And you know how everyone gives you loads of “advice” about how great the epidurals are and how you must get at least one? Well my fiance’s grandmother is the biggest advocate for epidurals and pain pills as a fix all. Oddly enough when she told me about the birth to her first son in Cuba she didn’t have any pain or medication. Because back then (before Castro) they hypnotised women going into labor. She didn’t feel any pain just relaxation. After Castro came into power hypnotherapy was banned and she was happy to take the recommended meds for pain relief with her second 2 children. Shocking and exciting to here huh?!

]]> By: Elizabeth http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6159 Elizabeth Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:49:29 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6159 So great to hear all these natural birth stories! I'm due w/ my 2nd in 13 weeks & hoping for a repeat of the smooth, relatively quick delivery I had w/ #1 (notice I did not say easy!). It's definitely time we provide the power of information and options to women who want an alternative to the Dr-centered birth experience! So great to hear all these natural birth stories! I’m due w/ my 2nd in 13 weeks & hoping for a repeat of the smooth, relatively quick delivery I had w/ #1 (notice I did not say easy!). It’s definitely time we provide the power of information and options to women who want an alternative to the Dr-centered birth experience!

]]> By: Rose http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6158 Rose Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:39:07 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6158 Thank you for sharing your birth stories! I'm planning a hypnobirth in about 4 weeks (give or take a couple). I was all relaxed and at peace with the idea... but having just spent some time with my parents who are dr's I was starting to worry. There's nothing like hearing a daily helpful comments like "Just get an epi like last time" to start undermining the confidence. Your story reminded me how it definitely can work. I truely believe the ability to relax will be key. With my daughter I progressed to 4cm with out ever realizing I was in labor. At that point my water broke and I panicked. That's when it first hurt and probably slowed down. After the epi I relaxed and birth progressed so fast the dr's weren't ready. It makes me really wonder what it would have been like if I had never panicked to begin with. Maybe I could have had that same birth... but without the needle... and with out the uncontrollable shaking I got 24 hours later that they said was from the epi. Thank you for sharing your birth stories! I’m planning a hypnobirth in about 4 weeks (give or take a couple). I was all relaxed and at peace with the idea… but having just spent some time with my parents who are dr’s I was starting to worry. There’s nothing like hearing a daily helpful comments like “Just get an epi like last time” to start undermining the confidence. Your story reminded me how it definitely can work.

I truely believe the ability to relax will be key. With my daughter I progressed to 4cm with out ever realizing I was in labor. At that point my water broke and I panicked. That’s when it first hurt and probably slowed down. After the epi I relaxed and birth progressed so fast the dr’s weren’t ready. It makes me really wonder what it would have been like if I had never panicked to begin with. Maybe I could have had that same birth… but without the needle… and with out the uncontrollable shaking I got 24 hours later that they said was from the epi.

]]> By: Sheena http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6157 Sheena Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:42:37 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6157 I used my very own method of breathing and I did great. I told myself that if I didn't relax I'd be in that hospital forever,lol. I did surrender to an epi because my son's head was so low, he was killing my back. I felt like I had to push but it wasn't time! Since I started to tense up (trying to "suck" him back in), I stopped dilating. Since I had my son at 38 weeks, they made me stay 2 days..grrrr! I just may try hypnobirthing next time around. I used my very own method of breathing and I did great. I told myself that if I didn’t relax I’d be in that hospital forever,lol. I did surrender to an epi because my son’s head was so low, he was killing my back. I felt like I had to push but it wasn’t time! Since I started to tense up (trying to “suck” him back in), I stopped dilating. Since I had my son at 38 weeks, they made me stay 2 days..grrrr! I just may try hypnobirthing next time around.

]]> By: Stacey Melis http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6156 Stacey Melis Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:14:16 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6156 My husband and I took private Hypnobirthing classes, I listened to the cd's, read the books, and thought I had a pretty good embodiment of the process. However, even after a lifetime of extremely high tolerance to pain, my extended labor got the better of this mama, and I decided to have an epidural. Of course, my finely tuned, itemized birth plan called for an all natural birth, but you just never know how it's going to be until you are there, and there was nothing hypnotic or peaceful about my experience. The Hypnobirthing program helps many women, and I envy those who are able to regulate their pain with it... I just couldn't make it work that way for me. My daughter and I are healthy and I don't regret my experience. I always appreciate hearing other womens' natural birth stories but also appreciate their acceptance of those of us who ended up going a different way. My husband and I took private Hypnobirthing classes, I listened to the cd’s, read the books, and thought I had a pretty good embodiment of the process. However, even after a lifetime of extremely high tolerance to pain, my extended labor got the better of this mama, and I decided to have an epidural. Of course, my finely tuned, itemized birth plan called for an all natural birth, but you just never know how it’s going to be until you are there, and there was nothing hypnotic or peaceful about my experience. The Hypnobirthing program helps many women, and I envy those who are able to regulate their pain with it… I just couldn’t make it work that way for me. My daughter and I are healthy and I don’t regret my experience. I always appreciate hearing other womens’ natural birth stories but also appreciate their acceptance of those of us who ended up going a different way.

]]> By: Summer http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6155 Summer Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:18:16 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6155 Loved reading about your hypnobirths! I used the Bradly method, which is slightly similar in relaxing and focusing. If I had known about hypnobirthing at the time I probably would have gone that route. Loved reading about your hypnobirths! I used the Bradly method, which is slightly similar in relaxing and focusing. If I had known about hypnobirthing at the time I probably would have gone that route.

]]> By: Momma http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6154 Momma Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:18:09 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6154 I had a situation with my son that resulted in a c-section. Looking back I truly believe that I was not educated enough about labor and child birth. Had I took classes or read books like the one you suggested here I would have been much better off. Now that I have been through the experience once I now know how to better handle it the next time around. I only hope that when the time comes I will be able to find a doc who will let me try a VBAC and be on the same page with me and natural birth. I had a situation with my son that resulted in a c-section. Looking back I truly believe that I was not educated enough about labor and child birth. Had I took classes or read books like the one you suggested here I would have been much better off. Now that I have been through the experience once I now know how to better handle it the next time around. I only hope that when the time comes I will be able to find a doc who will let me try a VBAC and be on the same page with me and natural birth.

]]> By: Elisabeth A Saliani http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/21/hypnobirthing-and-my-birth-stories/#comment-6153 Elisabeth A Saliani Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:46:56 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-6153 I used the bradley method but bought some hypnobirthing style relaxation cds that got me through labor. Luckily my hospital didnt require IVS with midwife patients so they couldnt sneak any drugs in. I wasnt pain free but it was managable. Your right, the stitches were the worst part! I used the bradley method but bought some hypnobirthing style relaxation cds that got me through labor. Luckily my hospital didnt require IVS with midwife patients so they couldnt sneak any drugs in. I wasnt pain free but it was managable. Your right, the stitches were the worst part!

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