Hypnobirthing

[LMX0]

Hey everyone im interested in hypnobirthing and im looking for advice & experiences 😊 do you need to go to classes or are there any books that you would really recommend? And where is the best place to start? Any websites that you found useful? Also anything else you find/found helpful would be great 😊

No suggestions but following with interest!

I did it second time round after a pretty traumatic first time. I was really worried about history repeating itself and wanted to take back some control. I am now a total hypnobirthing fan- I found it amazing and the whole birthing experience was so different!
I went to Daisy birthing classes which helped teach the principles of breathing through contractions etc. Probably the best thing for me though was the cd and book I got from Amazon. From maybe 30 weeks (can't really remember!) my husband and I listened to the cd, then we bought the birth music cd that goes with it for when we were in hospital. It worked so well for me I totally recommend it. The only downside was I was so chilled Maybe I didn't realise how far into labour I was - I hadn't even booked into hospital by the time I needed to push and the journey there was a bit hairy! I'll find the cd link for you...

www.amazon.co.uk/Effective-Birth-Preparation-Hypnobirthing-Hypnotherapy/dp/1910756369/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hypnobirthing+cd&tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1516714806&sr=8-2

@user1485196412 thank you for your experience did u learn nore from the classes than the book? Or did the book have the same sort of info?

There's been another thread on this v recently. I thoroughly recommend Maggie Howell's book and CDs.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/3146275-Has-anyone-tried-hypnobirthing here you go

@Tryingtogetitright thank you 😊 i seen ive seen a few threads but the ones i seen where more asking for just experiences 😊

Just had a look at that thread and some great recommendations thanks @Tryingtogetitright i hadn't seen that one!!

Sorry if I am being a bit dumb here, but I'm a bit confused by how the CDs actually work.

If I was to order the CD recommended by @user1485196412, would I need to listen it to every evening from now. (28 weeks on Thurs)

Do I need to listen to it during labour, as I will be in a Birth Centre/Labour Ward and so wouldn't be able to listen to it during labour.

Is there a book that goes with that particular CD @user1485196412

Sorry for the silly question. I am really interested in, but just a bit confused.

Thanks

Hi sorry late reply LMXO! I think the class was good for practising breathing techniques and getting practical tips- for example she showed us how to circle your hips on the birthing ball during contractions which really helped me. But actually, overall I'd say the book and cd had the most impact. The book probably had much of the same information as the classes I think.
Claire bear- there is a book to go with it. I'll see if I can find it. And yes, I think you are 'supposed' to listen to it every night. I started it relatively late though I think. We used to put it on when we went to bed - my husband was scoffing at it at the start and making fun of me. By the end he was asking to put it on as if was really relaxing!
I think you are supposed to play it it the birth as hearing the music is supposed to subconsciously help you relax as your body 'knows' it. We took a small CD player and played it (bet the midwives laughed...) . I also wrote in my birth plan that I would like as little intervention/ checking as was safe and they really respected that which was great. Sorry about the essay!! Hope that's helpful.

@user1485196412 thanks for the info think ill just go with the book & CD and save money for baby stuff 😊 im sure the midwifes didnt laugh or have anything to say really as it seems to be getting very popular (although that could just be because im looking into it more) and as long as it helps the midwifes aint gonna care really and lets face it im sure they have seen it all!! 😂😂

I used it for both types of birth. Maggie Howell's Natal Hypnotherapy CDs were all I used, though I did need to keep the hypno CD running during labour, rather than the birthing music which didn't have the voice.

My MW were really supportive. Only issue was that they didn't realise I was in proper labour because I was completely calm. They turned off the lights, I got in the Bath, did the hypno CD and yoga too, and they would slip in to do the checks, thumbs up, then leave us in peace.

Found both really useful - first time I had a catastrophic PPH and according to those who saw my notes, 'should' have been showing effects of a traumatic experience, but I think the hypnobirthing helped to shield me from it, IYSWIM. Had C-sec second time and was nervous about the epidural so did the c-sec hypnobirthing and was really calm, whereas DH was in a complete panic.

I did do pregnancy yoga too, which helped.

I loved the birthing pool would highly recommend it

@Pollaidh sounds like a wonderful experience
@PooStick i would really love a water-birth if possible

I did 2 x classes with my husband and then the teacher introduced us to the CDs and I’ve done the mediation’s 3 x a week since. I found the classes really helpful because they do more than just the meditation - they answer all your questions about the birth, explain what happens in loads of detail so there are fewer surprises, and teach you breathing exercises. They also tell the dad what his role is and what he needs to sort out while you are in labour so they can be supportive and enable you to focus purely on your breathing and relaxation.

I am taking my mediation recordings and some other meditation music into the birthing unit (we will have a separate room) with me and a speaker. You can download everything onto your iPod and take in ear phones. Worth doing even if you have a Caesarian or something as they still help you keep calm.

Google hypnobirthing to find local classes.

Katharine Graves is the woman whose mediation tapes I have got. She is very good but you need to find a voice you like obviously.

A friend highly recommended this (book and CD): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AWPZUVC/ref=cmswwrcppapi_2pxrAbHX54D6D. Bought it last night and can't wait to start it. I hope you enjoy your journey, and good luck! ✨

I've just finished reading Sophie Fletcher's book on Hypnobirthing and found it really useful. My husband is now reading it! You are able to download her hypno tracks and affirmations for free. Also some helpful diagrams, etc.

www.amazon.co.uk/Mindful-Hypnobirthing-Mindfulness-Techniques-Confident/dp/0091954592?tag=mumsnetforum-21

@KimmySchmidt1 your classes sound good its the breathing techniques id like more reassurance on just to make sure im doing it properly id plan on taking the recordings with me too as id say they would help a great bit

@sunafro must have a look thanks and you too!!
@JB86 thank you 😊