hypnobirth
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Princesssaxy
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My friend did it and said it was great. She got a hypnobirthing book online quite cheap by Marie Mongan, my midwife also recommended one by Katherine Graves called The hypnobirthing Book.
I cant afford to pay for actual classes but I might see if I can find the books really cheap online second hand.
Im terrified of giving birth so feel like I should try everything that I can afford!
I cant afford to pay for actual classes but I might see if I can find the books really cheap online second hand.
Im terrified of giving birth so feel like I should try everything that I can afford!
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I definitely want to get a book or two. a friend of mine had an awful first Labour but did hypnobirthing second time and said she had a wonderful experience. she said she was super relaxed and the whole thing was really empowering/euphoric
I try to have an open mind about it all but there's no harm in doing some reading
I try to have an open mind about it all but there's no harm in doing some reading
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Yes definitely! I'm trying to be positive this time as my second was slightly better than my first but I lost a power struggle with the midwives, so I want to try and be as relaxed as I possibly can be, let me know if you find the link for the books! X
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The Marie Mongan book is on amazon for very cheap plus delivery - second hand so assuming t wont have any CD etc but that doesnt bother me personally. The Katherine Graves one is more expensive but I just googled it and it came up online in a few places 
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Theres probably loads of videos on youtube xx
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I used the Maggie Howell book and CD during my first pregnancy (so over 5 years ago)
It didn't work for me in actual labour but I felt very calm beforehand and believe it helped me manage a natural delivery despite an epic 50+ hour labour.
I have gone on to have two much easier labours - both less than 90 minutes - and both on just G&A with no tears or grazes [basically text book labours]. I used the techniques I learned but wouldn't say I had mastered them? I wasn't able to go off to my happy place but I was able to have relatively calm labours.
It didn't work for me in actual labour but I felt very calm beforehand and believe it helped me manage a natural delivery despite an epic 50+ hour labour.
I have gone on to have two much easier labours - both less than 90 minutes - and both on just G&A with no tears or grazes [basically text book labours]. I used the techniques I learned but wouldn't say I had mastered them? I wasn't able to go off to my happy place but I was able to have relatively calm labours.
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princess81 has a fab story - http://www.pregnancyforum.co.uk/birth-announcements/224437-shelling-pea-03-12-11-a.html
what a legend
what a legend
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Awww I just clicked the link Netty and it made me cry 
looking back i was far too nice about the midwives 
I used Maggie Howell too, I thought she was really good and I will certainly be doing it again when I have another.
looking back i was far too nice about the midwives I used Maggie Howell too, I thought she was really good and I will certainly be doing it again when I have another.
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I know 
and then turned onto that crazy toddler 
and then turned onto that crazy toddler 
I'm planning on going down this route.
My hospital offer 2 Hypobirthing sessions for the price of £10. I also get a book and a CD for an extra £11.95. The course is very busy, I had to sign up at my booking appointment and then go on a waiting/cancellation list, I couldn't believe it when they emailed to say I had a place as the other one near me is £270.
My first session is next Saturday so I will let you know how it goes. I have done a lot of meditation in the past and I've bought a few books from amazon. I'm hoping it works
My hospital offer 2 Hypobirthing sessions for the price of £10. I also get a book and a CD for an extra £11.95. The course is very busy, I had to sign up at my booking appointment and then go on a waiting/cancellation list, I couldn't believe it when they emailed to say I had a place as the other one near me is £270.
My first session is next Saturday so I will let you know how it goes. I have done a lot of meditation in the past and I've bought a few books from amazon. I'm hoping it works
I used the Katherine Graves book to educate myself the Maggie Howell for the actual labour tracks. Unfortunately I was so relaxed with it that I hadn’t realised I was as far along as I was. There are 3 tracks to get you through the beginning, middle and pushing stage of labour. I was still on the first track when baby came. All happened very quickly and far less painful than without it. Didn’t stop me tearing though.
