hypnobirthing

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jakabean · 01/12/2007 13:07

Does it really work? It's just that it's a lot of money. I am feeling very relaxed anyway and I'm not sure if the advantages of doing a course are as big as their website says. Would love to hear from other mothers who say yay or nay before making up mind. xx Thank you.

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yogimum · 01/12/2007 13:19

I know somebody who did the course and had a lovely waterbirth. I bought the book and CD and thought it was helpful.

LuckySalem · 01/12/2007 13:35

I was watching home grown babies on Living2 yesterday and she did hypnotherapy and a waterbirth and it's the most relaxed and calm birth I've ever seen (even looked as though it didn't hurt at all)

I was going to look into it but thought it would be expensive. She had a hypnotherapist there for few weeks beforehand helping her relax.

mellymooks · 01/12/2007 13:41

Hi, we shelled out for course, but think it was v. overpriced for what we got. The book and cd are great and I would recommend you just get hold of them rather than going on actual course as it tells you everything you need to know, then you just need to practice the techniques every day. I can't say for sure how much it will help as I'm due next week! But it's def. helped me relax and sleep at night if nothing else!!

MKG · 02/12/2007 05:58

I've had two hypnobirthing babies and can honestly say that it is the most wonderful thing. I've had wonderful births and would do it again at the drop of a hat.

TheCHRISTMASkedPoster · 02/12/2007 08:04

Oh yes - am planning on doing one in Jan/Feb (due in April). I too have been wondering if the cost justifies the results etc - but think I will do it anyway. The way I see it, it can't hurt (except the wallet that is!)

fitnforty · 02/12/2007 18:24

Have just done the course - i'd agree that it's very expensive, but i found it more beneficial to me than just the book/cd as it's interactive. You get a lot of advice plus more relaxation techniques than are in the book, plus the chance to discuss what worries you. Found it all very reassuring and the proof of the pudding will be in March when birthtime comes!

However, if you decide to go with the books/cd, you MUST practice, knowing the theory is ok, but certain visualisations and breathing you have to practice every day. Mind you, am glad to still be a few weeks away from having to do the whole perineal massage stuff

BrummieOnTheRun · 02/12/2007 18:46

definite 'yay' from me. I tried Gentle Birth Method and then a Mongan-based course for a subsequent pregnancy.

GBM's good because it covers everything from optimal feotal positioning to diet, but breathing techniques better with Mongan-based course.

They both work, even if you're not massively open to hypnotherapy (like me), because they train you to view the experience positively and build confidence that you're able to deliver naturally.

jorange5 · 02/12/2007 18:52

I got the CDs, didn't do the course and I recommend them to everyone. I still listen to the music CD sometimes that i had on during the birth and it makes me all emotional. It works.

reikizen · 02/12/2007 18:55

Yep, I can recommend the CD too. It's not as if I could pinpoint what exactly it did for me but I had a 3 hour labour at home with no pain relief (except for a couple of paracetamol) so I'm sure it contributed to that. I'm thinking of going on the course, as a student midwife I think it would be invaluable.

dal21 · 03/12/2007 09:22

i did the course (then ended up being booked for an elective cs)...but am still glad i did the course...made me feel confident and prepared for what lay ahead.

and i would pay for the class - wouldn't have been anywhere near as effective with just the book mand cd. hth.

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