Birth Stories

Hypnobirthing Helped Nancy During Her Hospital Birth

  • When did you realize you were really in labor?

    When my contractions were intense and coming 2-3 minutes apart lasting 40 seconds.

  • What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

    I would have to say the ring of fire was no joke!

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  • What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

    The book "Hypnobirthing"

  • What surprised you about your birth?

    How quick it went. I got to the hospital fully dilated with out me even knowing!

  • Take red raspberry leaf tea, breath through every contraction, visualize holding your baby, and ask not to tell you how dilated you are. Because if you are further along you will be surprised to hold baby really soon, if you are in the early stages you wont be discourage if you progress more slowly.
  • What pain relief strategies worked best?

    Visualization, breathing, and been in all fours. My nurses were also massaging my lower back.

  • What position did you end up delivering in?

    Squatting in bed

  • How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

    Amazing, empowering!

  • What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

    Take red raspberry leaf tea, breath through every contraction, visualize holding your baby, and ask not to tell you how dilated you are. Because if you are further along you will be surprised to hold baby really soon, if you are in the early stages you wont be discourage if you progress more slowly.

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