Good 'preparation' films for birth?

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Hi all,

Well, i'm going into my first birth experience with eyes as open as possible and part of this is an attempt to ditch the fear around labour.

I will be going for hypnobirthing and a water pool but i'm also very open to an epidural if I find it's too painful or a c-section if things go truly tits up. So open to all basically!

Part of the whole 'hypnobirthing' thing is learning what on earth happens during birth and what to expect to take the fear out of it and thus to relax the body etc etc. So i thought a few films/documentaries on birth, what happens from going into labour to actually giving birth etc. would really help with this process and get my husband and I a bit more prepared and in the zone for when things kick off.

Do any of your lovely Mumsnetters have any suggestions for things to watch to prepare me? I'm a little loathe to dive into 'One Born Every Minute' in case the first one i pick is where everything goes horribly wrong!!

Thanks :)

YouTube..

Thanks @Beansonapost I was looking for more direct promotions :) You tube can be pretty hit and miss!

Look on YouTube. I’ve personally only watched home birth videos (because that’s all I’ve ever had), but I’m sure there are loads of birth videos in all sorts of settings. I’ve never watched any that weren’t really lovely and even my 4 year old watches them with me (and has since she was 3 as we’ve been preparing her for the birth as she’ll be there with us). You might also hunt for positive birth stories to read. There’s a website called Tell Me a Good Birth Story, also the Positive Birth Movement may have some good ones. Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth has a huge birth story section.

Thanks - i have found a few American ones. I just wondered if anyone had any good suggestions :)