I'm pregnant with DC2 and looking into hypnotherapy / natural birthing methods. Had quite a long and painful labour with dc1. Managed first 10 or so hours ok with tens and breathing / being active, but after that needed pain relief and ended up after about 22 hours with epidural and synto drip. Quite positive about epi / drip though as was total pain relief, dilated quickly after that and had an easy and intervention free second stage.
I read Marie Mongan Hypnobirthing but ended up feeling very upset by it. Felt I was being blamed for my difficult first labour, and that the pain was all in my head. Author seemed quite anti pain relief / medical intervention, which I think helped me in my first labour.
I read Ju Jun Sundin birth skills which I liked and made me feel much more positive, but as more active I'd still like to learn some relaxation type techniques. Have a pg yoga dvd with breathing techniques and have done some basic medidation, but still wondering about natal hypnotherapy cds.
Has anyone tried both hypnobirthing / natal hypno and found them to be different in emphasis? I don't want to try natal hypnotherapy if it ends up being something that upsets me and actually makes me feel worse about the idea of labour.
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Didn't like Marie Mongan Hypnobirthing book - should I try Natal Hypnotherapy?
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firefli · 24/10/2012 21:57
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