Hypnobirthing. Views please?

[jocesar]

On the advise of a friend who had a very positive birth experience, I have just read M.Monghams hypnobirthing book. I found it very interesting and seemed to make a lot of sense. Completely different to all the other birth books I have read. I'd like to hear any relevant views or can anyone point me in the direction of relevant posts. Thanks

[redclover79]

I've just had dd (3 days ago!) and used the monahan book and cd, it worked for me! I was a little sceptical as I tried it with ds2 but he had a very quick labour and I was completely thrown! With ds2 I found everything was manageable up to transition! However I did manage without drugs (although I was just asking for pethidine, didn't get time to take it!). With dd I felt calm and aware of what was going on, and I definitely found the pain manageable! Oh and I didn't swear once!! Managed the whole thing from start to finish without feeling like I was losing control and had no pain relief again (despite being offered!).
Also I only actually picked up the book 3 weeks before my due date!

[FourPlusOne]

Hi. I posted asking a similar question a couple of weeks ago. It is in the childbirth section. Not sure how to link to it!