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Hypnobirthing
Hi, I am hoping to have a water birth and my midwife suggested doing a hypnobirthing course. Has anyone done one and would they recommend it? Thanks Amanda
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I've not done a course but I've read the book, Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method. It's actually a quite refreshing approach. I would like a natural birth and the book has given me more confidence that this is possible.
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I am currently half way thruog my hypnobirthing course. I decided to do it after 2 freinds recommended it to me. I originally just bought the book and CD's first, but convonced myself that they were rubbish and that the classes would be so much better!!!
so I have spent ??250 on classes, which to be honest, has been a waste of money. We have spent a total of 20 mins practising the relaxation techniques, the rest of the time has been just a lady talking / presenting info from the book.
I know that other people have found the classes beneficial, so if yo uhave the spare cash then go for it. With the benefit of hindsight, i would have saved my money and put it towards the pram!
I cant even be bothered to go to my class on saturday, but I have paid for it, so i will.
Lisa xx
i had my baby 8 months ago and heard about hypnobirthing when i was about 7 and a half months pregnant and i wish i had found out about it before. I didnt have enough time to go to the classes so i ordered the book off the internet and thought it was worth a try.
After reading the book i did feel much better about giving birth as i was really dreading it before. The breathing techniques were really good and very calming. I was 5 days overdue and went for a session of reflexology that morning and went into labour that night around half 7 and my baby was born at half past 11 with no pain relief and i didnt actually think it was that bad and i was able to breathe through the contractions and when i arrived at the hospital i was fully dilated and had my baby in around 40 mins! I didnt even need stitches!
I would definately recommend reading the book i found it helped me so much i dont know if the classes would help more but i know their really expensive. I think your better off buying the book for ??10 and having a session of reflexology to relax you which is money well spent.
Good luck with everything and hope you have a good labour
Sam x
I looked at the courses but my closest would have been a 30mins drive away at the time so I really couldn't be bothered & the CD's worked anyway...I laughed the first time I listened to them but they DO WORK, doesn't stop the pain but kept me very much in control.
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You can do it alone by reading the Marie Mongan book and getting the Rainbow Relaxation CD (plus other downloads available on the net) but I personally got a lot out of the course, as did my hubby. We had a very good teacher though.
Not sure where you are based, Im in London and can recommend a good one here if you are based here too.
There are some great clips on you tube as well. This one is my all time fave: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qriqhDFo088
I have loads of other info too if you need more. Just give me a shout in the Nov forum or email me.
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Ruth x
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Thanks very much for all your comments. My friend has given me her CDs and I have bought the book. Didn't feel I could justify the cost of the course! Thanks again
Amanda
I just wanted to say that i had hypnobirthing with a lady called Sophie. She was so great and I ended up having a completely natural birth! I didnt need any med. intervention at all! I also got the cds and book but felt that i woulf get so much more from a live class and i'm so glad i did it. I cant rave about it enough! Her website is www.hypnobirthingfortyou.co.uk and you can email her on sophie@hypnobirthingforyou.co.uk
Definitely worth the money
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You can do it alone by reading the Marie Mongan book and getting the Rainbow Relaxation CD (plus other downloads available on the net) but I personally got a lot out of the course, as did my hubby. We had a very good teacher though.
Not sure where you are based, Im in London and can recommend a good one here if you are based here too.
There are some great clips on you tube as well. This one is my all time fave: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qriqhDFo088
I have loads of other info too if you need more. Just give me a shout in the Nov forum or email me.
xx
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Is this the right thing?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hypnobirthing-Natural-Approach-Comfortable-Birthing/dp/0757302661/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263377014&sr=8-1-spell
does the rainbow cd come with the book?
thanks
The course i have found costs ??275 and consists of 4 sessions across a month. I get a book and a cd/dvd as well i think... Not really sure what to do after reading this thread as it is expensive but i think i might have a browse for the book and cd on ebay/amazon first and see how it goes...also need to discuss it with the hubby! lol!
Jubilee- look on http://www.hypnobirthing.co.uk/ you can then find your nearest hypnobirthing class.
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marie mongan rainbow relaxation xxx