Have any of you mommas tried hynobirthing?

I've never heard of this...?

I’m doing Hypnobirthing now got 3 more classes left x

I did hypnobirthing with my second. It was a vbac at home and it seriously helped! Definitely do the exercises and practice

Yes I did it with both pregnancies. I definitely mentally prepared better for my first, and noticed a difference in my labour. My second I was more out of control, whereas my first (even though it was a less ideal labour) I was more positive and felt less intensity

What is hypobirthing ?

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It’s a way to stay calm and meditate during labor and delivery.

I did it with my third and I am still smiling at the fact!! If I could I would do it again! And better!! You got this 💐

I did hypnobabies and it worked like a dream!

I did w my second baby was born at the hospital within an hour of my arrival

Have a look at the “Digital Pack” by Positive Birthing Company - it’s an online hypnobirthing course, and it’s really good, and good value at £42.

I did hypnobirthing with my first- the results were so amazing! I had a unmedicated natural delivery with him. Then with my daughter I did hypnobirthing and was a whole different experience. We had to induce and it failed ah so much more to the story but I still had a unmedicated natural birth again. I’m now 23 weeks pregnant and am planning to do another hypnobirth and still planning to have a unmedicated natural birth again- except this time I’m TERRIFIED!!! Seriously fearful.

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That’s how I’m starting to feel now that I’m a week away from the third trimester. I’m feeling more prepared and less scared of what’s to come.

I felt the same around that time! Mostly bc I didn’t really do anything to prepare yet. But then the awareness helped me get into hypnobirthing mode and now I feel so much more confident!

I feel hypnobirthing helped me have an incredibly fast and for the most part easy birth. I also had a doula who specialized in hypnobirthing, who helped coach me through it. She remind me of what I was supposed to be doing, which was nice when things can get hectic and overwhelming fast. I am definitely nervous about doing it a second time. I had such a great experience with the first, I don’t know if I was just lucky, or if I can do it again without a hitch. I recommend reading the books, listening to the recordings, but also attending some classes as well.

I tried hypnobirthing with my last delivery but I didn’t do it well. I think it’s because I had too many people in the room and too many complications. I would try again with my next. I want a doula as well.

I got into hypnobirthing during my first pregnancy and it helped so so much to stay calm and focused. I have panic disorder and I was in labor for four days, everything went wrong and I had a c section, my worst fear, but I never had a panic attack and stayed focused and steady. I dont know how I managed all I know is that the hypnobirthing techniques I practiced kept me in the game until I had my baby in my arms.

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I have a similar labor story with my first born

Currently FTM still pregnant & have done courses, reading lots of books etc. The online course the postive birth company is brilliant- very accessible & helps you to gain some sense of control which is helping me so far. Knowledge is power & I'm finding hypnobirthing to be great 😊

I should add that I did hypnobabies not hypnobirthing it’s much more in depth in my opinion

I did hypnobirthing and wouldn't have it any other way...best decision ever 🙌

This is the method I want to use when I give birth as well, is there an instructor you consult with? I have seen a lot of videos on YouTube lol but practical advice helps

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Join the postive birth company, best things I've done in pregnancy 😁

I looked up “hypnobirthing classes around me” or in my specific location to find classes to go to! Definitely get The Hypnobirthing Book - The Mongan Method. It’s so good.

I did hypnobirthing & although my birth was quick & I didn't really have time to hypnobirth, it still kept me in control & focussed on my breathing which helped massively. My birth was calm & amazing. No screaming, just controlled. I read ' My baby my birth' & listened to the MP3 every night xxx

Yes!!! Hypnobirthing is absolutely amazing. I was so in the zone that i didn’t even realize hours had past.

I did Hypnobirthing. The meditations and breathing are helpful. The idea that the only way to be a good mom is to do it natural in a tub in a birthing center is not right. They villanized my Dr and also told me my body wouldn’t make a baby I couldn’t birth. So fuck that, I had a 10.5 pound baby and the worst most guilt ridden birth experience. Mostly bc I was made to feel an epidural and cesarean were giving up, even though it saved both our lives. You do whatever you feel comfortable with. And at the end of the day, why feel pain? Why? You are still totally awake and present to do skin on skin with your baby. My 10 cents.

I did hypnobirthing with the positive birthing company and have to say it was amazing. Made my labour and birth so empowering and helped me get through it with just gas and air x

Loved hypnobirthing stayed calm through the whole process. No midwife or doula.

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Same!

I did hypo birthing because I wanted to have options. I ended up still getting an epidural because I was in labor for over 36 hours and needed to be induced. With that being said I think it educated me on what normal birth looks like, helped me advocate for myself when Dr was pushing me and helped me hold off on interventions as long as possible. I think it saved me from c-section.

I done Hypnobirthing and it was amazing! I had to be induced and was in labour for 19 hours but I stayed calm the whole time and in control. My body done all the work by itself. I didn’t even need to push. I just let my body do its thing. I trusted my body and my baby. And it was a truly amazing experience! I highly recommend it!

I did it with 4 out of 5 as it wasnt something when I had my 1st it's amazing and lets you control your labour

I did! Ended up having to have a c-section because of MANY complications and going into labor 5w 1d early, but it quite literally saved my life!! Soooo grateful for it and plan to do it with every single birth we have!

I did hypnobabies rather than hypnobirthing which is way more comprehensive. I LOVED my natural birth. I was weirdly sad afterwards because I wanted to go back and re-live it. I actually almost had the baby in the car/hospital elevator because I felt so relaxed and comfortable I didn’t think I was progressed very far. Come to find out I was in transition during the car ride. Baby came out of her own accord while I was still in triage, so fast it was like she was on rails lol. Birthed 9 minutes after walking into the hospital with the nurses yelling at me to stop (which was impossible) on-call midwife got there in nick of time to catch the baby. My own midwives and doula missed the birth by 20 minutes! The nurses said I “birthed like a ninja” because I was so calm they didn’t even believe I was in active birthing when I came in. Message me if you have any questions!

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Wow that's amazing

This is literally my story too after doing hypnobirthing! I was expecting it to take forever and be so much more painful I didn’t realise how far along I was.

I want to do this! I just don’t know if I have enough time to learn... I’m due in November!

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Oh you totally do! I’m doing it and it’s going to be amazing.

I did!!! Loved it! Super helpful during contractions. Had my son completely natural at birth center

I did hypnobirthing! I gave birth to my baby boy at home with no pain relief in a pool with no intervention from anyone. Midwife was there for a safety thing but that was all

Yep! But my baby came so fast I barely used it lol

I am currently 24 weeks with my second. I did the NHS antenatal course last time which was OK but very basic. This time I have booked onto a 2 day hypnobirthing course a bit nearer my due date and looking forward to learning all about it

Where do I go to get the info and details for it?

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The positive birth company is good! They do an online digital pack

Props to all you ladies who had a successful hypnobirth!!! I tried to do it but was not successful, the contractions took over and I was in a ton of pain, and also ended up having an emergency c sections because baby was face up and stuck in the birth canal.

I did it too. Was preparing for about 5 months, reading books, listening to audio, classes, yoga etc.,it was very calming and good for everyday stresses too! Due to the size of the baby I was scheduled for c section at 39 weeks but went into spontaneous labour the day before! Did 20 hours of hypno and pool birth but had to have an emergency c section in the end. I would definitely recommend it though! I still use breathing exercise every day!

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I got Sophie’s fletcher book and audio

I took the class with my first and just reread the book for my second. Definitely take a refresher course and make sure to practice. My second birth did not turn out quite how I'd expected, mainly because my water broke before I was in labor and also his ginormous head got stuck and we transferred to a hospital at 7cm. My first contraction with my second was way worse than even my last ones with my first. Maybe the refresher course could have helped, who knows.

I did a hypnobirthing course online. I definitely found the techniques to be valuable. I ended up having an epidural due to intervention needed, but it was still a worthwhile experience. It helped keep me calm through labour.

I am reading a book now on hypnobirthing. (The Mongan Method). I am only half way through and haven't actually started practicing and I am due in 5 weeks. I hope to be able to take somewhat of an advantage of what I learn. I nap when my toddler does so I don't feel like I have enough time to truly dedicate to practice the special breathing techniques but I will try!

I tried with my second but my active labor was 1hr and 19mins ..I feel like I didn’t have time for any of that 😂 I will be attempting it again this time with my third so fingers crossed! Also you look amazing 😍

Hypno birthing is AMAZING. I got through 32 hours of natural non medicated labor with hypnobirthing, jet tub with lavender oil, and a TENS machine. I think the more you practice counting/breathing before hand the better but honestly I started practicing at 37 weeks. It was nice to just take one contraction at a time.

I loved it!

Yep took a class and loved it. Had the most amazing birth experience even though I had to transfer after 24 hours of labor at home and had a completely natural hospital birth

Where do you find the classes?

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I did positive birth company digital pack it was fab!

I recommend you check out The Positive Birth Company, they do digital packs for super cheap compared to physical courses. Lots of positive reviews regarding the course from people all over the world. I used them myself also x

Hypnobirthing was AMAZING. It gave me the tools to empower myself and have a 100% pain free birth. I recommend it to every pregnant person I talk to.

I used hypnobirthing for the birth of my 4 children in hospitals without any anesthesia.

Yes with three of my babes 🧡💛💚 helps tremendously! Love it. Will do it again

Ooh! I really wanted to try it...

What’s hypnobirthing?

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I form of relaxation to help manage labour and birth

This is my first and I plan on trying it I will be taking a class when I hit 32 weeks.

I did it with all 3 babes. Definitely take a class if you’re able.