First Hypnobirthing Class

[Toni_Win]

Well, we had our first hypnobirthing class last night. It was really great. DH really thought it was going to be all hippyish and tree hugging and was just going along with it to support me. But it wasn't like that at all. The lady taking our class is a Midwife in the Antenatal Day Unit at our local hospital, so she's got real experience of different childbirth situations, and she really believes in the power of hypnobirthing. The session last night lasted for about 3 hours and it was mostly the science and physiology of what is happening during labour, so that we know and fully understand what is happening with our body during the process of giving birth. Then the rest of the class is about the power of suggestion and words.

Most of us think that giving birth is going to be painful because we've heard hundreds of horror stories, or seen people on TV/Films screaming their heads off in pain. So if we expect it to hurt, we get worked up about it and low and behold it really does hurt. This technique is about teaching you exactly what's happening so you know what to expect and then combines relaxation techniques with distraction techniques to help you cope with what your body is going through.

I really think it's going to be great for me and baby and it also gives DH something really specific and detailed to help me with while giving birth, so he doesn't feel like such a useless spare part in the delivery suite.

So if anyone else is considering giving this a go, I think it's going to be quite worthwhile. Sam's also said she'll tell us all about what to expect at our hospital, and when we come home with baby too, so it's not just about the birth experience, it's a full antenatal course. It's going to make us so much more prepared than the 2 1.5 hour sessions we get on the NHS.

 

[Lilelephant]

I have ordered a book and cd cos we can't afford the classes!

 

[pinkyprincess]

Always thought stuff like this was a bit hippyish! Keep us updated and we may be converted!

 

[Toni_Win]

Will do, although the proof of whether it works for me will only come in about 16 weeks!

 

[SunnyGirl]

I'm doing hypno from a book and cd and can't recommend it enough!! X

 

[pinkyprincess]

Will do, although the proof of whether it works for me will only come in about 16 weeks!

Hopefully I will have popped already by then!

 

[Kerrykins]

I really wanted to do this, but then was told that because we are having twins I would be recommended an early epidural - so that we are prepared if we need to have a c-section for the second (or even the first), so I'm not sure it's worth it now. Really wanted to give it a go though. May have to do a bit more research and see if it's feasible............ Keep us updated though, would love to hear more about it.

 

[hugsy]

Wow that sounds great, Im planning on taking a class too great to hear good reviews about it x

 

[Dee83]

I'm doing a hypnobirthing CD as i can't afford the classes. Only listened to it twice so far but definitely think that it's going to be beneficial! Best of luck with it hun! xxx

 

[1986princess]

Brilliant, I would've done this but consultant has recommended c section with them being identical twins! Keep us posted! X

 

[Princess81]

looking forward to hearing how it goes. I have the natal hypnotherapy cd and have downloaded meditation tracks to try to help me with it. I'll have (probably) had my baby before we hear how successful it was for you but i really hope it helps you along x

 

[Lovisa]

Sounds great hun, keep us posted xx

 

[JensBump]

I start mine a week on Friday - really looking forward to it now

 

[Toni_Win]

Started reading the book now, really well written and sensible, so it's giving me confidence it will work. Can't wait to actually start the practical classes.