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“Look into my eyes, not around my eyes, into my eyes”

“3, 2, 1, you’re back in the room, and here’s a baby”

I am just kidding, sending you all my very best wishes. Everyone will tell you how hard having kids is, and it is sometimes hard, but it will be the very best experience of your entire life. One that will last for the rest of your life.

If you have ever thought that you have loved someone before, you’ll realise that love is an honour, and your baby will have your love forever.

God bless you.

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I am not digging an epi either, and you don’t HAVE to have one just because you didn’t take ‘classes’.

Lamaze teaches you how to breathe through the pain. There are three types of breathing techniques and 4 stages of labor. I will go through them briefly with you and hopefully it will help you and keep you as comfortable as possible. Each contraction should last approx 60 seconds and the closest they should be is 60 seconds apart. So a cycle of contracts at the shortest is 2 minutes.

1st stage is when your body first goes into labor and you get very happy knowing that the baby is on it’s way. For this stage you do a slow pattern of breathing. Take one deep breath in to indicate the start of the contraction. Then you take a slow breath in for about 5 seconds and then out for about 5 seconds. The minute should have to take 4-6 breaths in and out. At the end of the contraction you take one more deep breath in and out, just like the first breath.

The second stage consists of harder contractions. This is when you do a shorter pattern of breathing. You take one deep breath in. Then you breath in and out for about one second each. You really have to be careful as you can hyperventilate. Practice this at home. You should take about 25-30 breaths in and out in the minute contraction. And one deep breath in and out just like the first one.

The third stage is when the contractions get very difficult and painful. You take one deep breath in and then start a whole different type of breathing. There are two types of patterns you can do depending on the intensity of the contraction. The first is like this:

he, he, he ohhhhh.

The other one is basically the same but you will be going from ’6′ he’s and one ohhhhhh down to ’5′, to ’4′ etc till you get to one each and then back up again to ’6′ he’s.

And you always start and end each contraction with a deep breath in.

The forth stage is Pushing, and all you need to do there is push that baby outta you! The nurses can assist you with that.

With the first 2 types of breathing patterns you can actually alternate within the contraction. As each contraction gets stronger you can start with the slow breathing moving up to the faster breating and then go back to the slower breathing.

This is very similiar to meditation, the concept is the same. You want to take your mid as far away from the pain as possible. Breathing and even having distractions will greatly help this. Music, a book, something that you like to look at or do.

Good luck.

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We did no classes before hand. I honestly figured I would just forget everything they told me, or be in so much pain I wouldn’t be able to breath the way they instructed. So when I was in labour, I just found my own ways to cope…quietness when I was contracting, slow breathing to get through it. Some people like to be alone, I liked to have friends and family there to try to keep my mind of the pain in the early stages. I tried the bath and it made me feel worse, I walked a lot and that helped…when it came to pushing, my doctor told me to puch like i had to poop…and lone behold it worked GREAT lol. I pushed for 42 minutes and hse was out.

But thats just me and what worked for us. My sister in-law did the birthing classes and I think she liked them. To each their own!

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www.cafemom.com

It is international, but most are from the States. BUT, there is a group for everything, even young moms and water birthing. Take a look, and take care.

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Hello i’m a midwife and i have attended hypnobirth conferences. I would really recommend attending the classes especially as you say you are terrified of birth. Just make sure the midwife that is at your delivery understands what you want to do. good luck.

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That is a great question. Wish I had the answer to it, as I am wondering it myself. I have heard that hypnobabies is a much better program. I’ve read a lot of forums about it on babycenter.com. I’d recommend posting your question in there. I think people have said they just ordered the “at home program” through the company and it was wonderful. I haven’t heard anything bad about hypnobabies, which is kind of a remake of hypnobirth (I think). Mothers have said it has made them so relaxed and so in-control of their bodies and pain. One said she actually went into the dr. smiling when she was in labor. Many of the nurses didn’t think she was actually going into labor, but it turns out she was fully dialated.
Again, I suggest getting into the conversations at that website. It provides much information. I plan to try hypnobabies after my husband and I conceive. So best of luck to you and your little one!!

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$68????? CHEAP! Where I live I looked into it for my 2nd home birth. Thought it’d be neat to try. ONLY THING IS THIS: I get a workshop, a book, a birthplan and a cd for the birth, for $400!!! I don’t think it’s a scam and I really thought I’d like to try it. I’m not forking over that much money for a book and a cd and a birthplan. The book doesn’t have anything I don’t know except about 10 pages of hypnobirthing stuff. IF SOMEONE was going to be there for $400 during my actual labor helping me along, then maybe I’d consider that much money.

$68 sounds like a deal to me!

Actually, seeing this site I am thinking maybe I’ll purchase it! $68 isn’t quite that much and OMG it looks so much better than the one I’ve been looking into where I live! IT’S ONLINE! Thanks actually It’s actually 5 cents cheaper for Canada LOL

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All my girl friends advised me it was a waste of money.
They said you watch a video and learn breathing exercises (which you can learn from a book).
They all said they didn’t even use the breathing techniques they were taught because when you are in labor you do what you can to stay comfortable.
I dont think i will go to the classes…

But FYI- Some health insurances automatically pay for the classes so its mandatory if you go or not. Check with your insurance company. I know DHSH requires you to go….

Good Luck!

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I am not studying the Hypnobirthing course but I am studying Hypnobabies. I love Hypnobabies! My husband and I are doing the homestudy course. I really like how it is a complete childbirth class. It teaches alot about everything. I research Hypnobirthing too. I was more drawn to Hypnobabies because it teaches eyes open hypnosis. You are still able to walk and talk while in hypnosis. I am learning that technique now and everytime I try it I feel like it is working even better. It comes with alot of different CDs. I just can’t say enough about it. I have yet to deliver but I have total confidence in myself and the program. I know that I am going to love my birth and I can’t wait for my birthing time to begin!

Good Luck!

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Cheesah,

First, let me congratulate you.

Although I do not have first hand experience with hypno-birthing, I see that you haven’t received any answers to your question. So, I thought I would share with you some second-hand information.

During the time that I was in post-baccalaureat training for hypnotherapy certification, this subject was extensively covered by Marlene, a Hypnotherapist with 30 years in practice. She was the facilitating hypnotherapist in many hypno-births. And, needless to say, she was a strong supporter of the technique.

Of course, my training was many years ago. And, I did not personally pursue this type of hypnotherapy practice. However, Marlene shared many particular case histories during her instruction. Her experiences were very positive, as recounted to us.

Now, I do have first-hand experience with the effect hypnotherapy has on chronic pain. And, given the success at using directed trance state and self-induced trance state to control and reduce the intensity of pain within the body, I’d say with full confidence, that hypno-birthing would be the way that I’d go.

There should be no fear that if needed, the altered state can be reversed. Even the deepest sonambulist can be ‘brought up’ or ‘brought out’ immediately. I’m sure you know this, but I’ll remind you that the subject voluntarilly enters the altered state, and is at all times fully in control.

According to Marlene, her experience was that the Mother is much more ‘present’ for the actual birthing experience. Because by using hypnosis, the pain associated with labor is so far reduced, that the Mother is more able to focus on feeling her own body and that of the babies, as the baby passes through the birthing canal. And according to Marlene, the mothers who’ve used this process feel much more connected to the child after the birth.

Also, according to Marlene, all of the hypno-births that she attended proceeded naturally, without the need for emergency intervention. And, afterward the mothers explained that they felt intense muscular movement, and some discomfort from the feeling of the mass of the baby’s body as it moved through the birth canal, but not the burning pain normally associated with labor.

Hope this helps.
Congratulations again, and Happy Birthing!

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there are cuneiform tablets telling how to do it in the London museum-these pre date the pyramids.
I teach all my students pain control via glove anesthesia it may be one of the most valuable things they learn.

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I used the frech version of hypno-beginning created by the same doctor and hypnotist called www.hypno-vie.com and I had a fabulous birth! (felt pressure in the last 10 minutes)

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I have heard a little about hypnobirthing. I think it is a little bit similar to the Bradley method. I used the Bradley method with all four of mine. It really works great. However, I think the 9th month is probably too late to be able to learn what you need to be able to do the Bradley method. It took at least two months of daily practice for me to be able to do the Bradley method. I used the book, Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way.

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You may want to check out HYpnotherapists who specialise in something called Hypnobirthing, there are many around and facilitate a pain free childbirth.

Its less traumatic for the baby as well if you are still fully functioning physically during childbirth. Speak to some hypnotherpaist and shop around and maybe consider going for a session with one that you trust.

I am a clinical hypnotherapist and have successfully helped many people with pain relief through hypnosis. I do not specialise in Hypnobirthing myself as I chose to specialise in something else.

Just do a search on the net for Hypnotherapists, there are many available, and check for their specialisms. Always go with a therapist who is registered with a UK national body like the NCH, or the GHR. And look forward to a pain free childbirth.

Congratulations and best wishes BTW

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This same question was asked a few days back.
Try http://www.geocities.com/rubymeera/pregnancy.htm

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I’ve sat through a hypnobirthing class and thought it had really great coping skills that it teaches and have seen it used effectively during birth and heard women rave about their almost pain-free births with this method (and some that were surprised by the pain that they weren’t prepared for). I haven’t been to a hypnobabies class but my understanding is that they give more information about other things as well that hypnobirthing might not cover (more information about pregnancy, birth and postpartum) and uses medical hypnosis techniques. Hypnobirthing was the first class and there is some controversy that hypnobabies stole the model.

They are very similar as well…you might consider meeting with each of the instructors and seeing who you bond with and who you think will deliver the information in a way that you can relate to.

And yes, if you are considering a drug-free birth (and obviously you are), I’d HIGHLY recommend taking a birthing class such as a hypno-class! Or, you might look into Birthing From Within as an alternative model – but of course I’m biased

Good luck at choosing a class!

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I used the Bradley method with all my births. It is similar to hypnobirthing. The book, Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way contains what you need to practice. If you read and practice daily for a few months, it is enough. I have had four births and it really does work. My husband took a picture of me during a contraction in transition. It looked like I was sleeping. I only had a moderate ache with labor. It was not as bad as menstrual cramps.

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hi there

i did the hypnobirthing however didn’t do the classes, just did the hypnosis cd’s everyday for 3 weeks, i didn’t use it during the birth though.

my husband was useless regardless and didn’t even know his own name.

i do think it helped relax me and somehow i was still blowdrying my hair with contractions about 2 minutes apart, eventually i got to the hospital at 10 cm. dilated and was pushing in minutes. no stitches and the midwives were completely shocked with how well i handled it and my mother in law thought i was just weird as it was a terrible smooth process for a first baby.

i like to think it was down to this after hearing other people’s horror stories.

good luck

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I went to the bradley method classes and i loved it! I recommend it to everyone. I am a huge wimp and have no tolerence for pain but the classes taught me the negative side of pain meds and that my body has been made for doing this. Not everyone needs help but for those of us that do, I found it very useful.

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I was induced at 38 weeks, with my first i didnt have a epidural. He induced me at 2:00 pm and I had her at 10:57 pm, i did not want the epidural, i was actually talking and laughing through my labor till 10:00 thats when I really felt the contractions. It felt so much better to be able to get up and walk after delivery than being wheeled in a room because of a epidural. I think you can do it.

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Most babies are chubby until they start crawling and walking, from then it’s all dependent on their diet and regular activity. Honestly, you need to get yourself in check or YOU are going to cause your child to have weight and self image issues!

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If you have had past experience with nausea related to anesthesia, chances are you will have that your whole life. But there is no way to tell how bad it will be. I don’t suffer from this, but my mother does. Anytime she has anesthesia of any kind, she gets severely nauseated and does sometimes throw up. It seems to be that you either do it or you don’t – and it looks like you do. So yes, that could very possibly happen.

You have got a couple of weeks. Go to your local library and get a couple of books about birthing. They will give you a lot more explanation than I can explain here. It’s always good to have a book around that you can pick up and read as things occur to you. There are lots of Lamaze and Bradley method books available if you are interested in trying natural childbirth.

Most women know when labor starts. Very rarely do you get someone who doesn’t realize it. Usually, it’s someone who has had at least one child before, and the labor just goes so fast that they are not prepared. Chances are you will know. Your doctor should have already given you some info on when they want you to go to the hospital – if not, ask for it. They may give you a reference sheet to keep at home.

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My sister in law was going to do that, but she ended up getting an emergency c-section.

She still recommends it (because she was in 10 hours of labor before the c-section.)

I just never wanted to do it, I planned an epidural since the day I found out I was pregnant.

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I have found in my experience, docs dont make much of a difference..Some of them may, but you always have the right to refuse induction. I think people dont take charge enough of their own births, going to the hospital too soon, etc…IF only they knew what could happen, instead of what usually happens, the world would be a better place..So, call around, you may have to do some interviewing, and good luck.

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LAMAZE WORKS FOR THE RADIO TRIVIA!!!!!!
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my personal opinion is vaginal, with no assistance (vacuum, foreceps, etc) and without pain medication.

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You can easily check your minimal health care rates in internet, for example here – healthquotes.awardspace.info

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If you avoid interventions, you avoid further intervention and each individual intervention has a risk of serious side effects. Epidurals in and of themselves are both risky AND cause the need for more interventions (though it sounds like for you the opposite was true).

Either way, avoid the first intervention and you will likely avoid them all. To that end most midwives, and some OBs are very low intervention. Or you can give birth at home. Also educate yourself, remember just because a doctor recommends something doesn’t mean a) you have to concent nor b) they are right or even have YOUR best interest in mind. Many interventions are based on defensive medicine -that is what prevents them from loosing a court case should they be sued.

Honestly I had a natural child birth and it wasn’t painful.

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This is pretty graphic but it is probably what you are looking for. Just brace yourself lol… I am actually kinda glad I had a C Section after watching that

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You may want to talk to Drowzee
He is a MASTER, he puts my Pokemon to sleep all the time!

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Another good idea would be to try subliminal learning, go to http://www.learn-spanish-with-ease.com/subliminally-learn-spanish.html

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It takes two things to be a hypnotherapist:

1. An good understanding of psychology. It is good that you already have this because once you have someone in hypnosis, you have to know what to do with them.

2. A good understanding of hypnosis. You are not yet qualified to be a hypnotherapist if you don’t have a working and practical knowledge of hypnosis.

You asked which course you should take. The best course I have found is here:

http://tinyurl.com/yf3eujm

Hope this helps.

Horatio Kaine

http://www.everythingabouthypnosis.com

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The International Society of Hypnosis and its member societies (such as the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis) recommend that before learning hypnosis you should first learn how to help people without hypnosis – maybe by becoming a psychologist, doctor, or another type of psychotherapist. Once you can treat people without hypnosis it’s time to learn how to use hypnosis. Martin Orne, a famous psychologist said it best:

“If a person is not professionally qualified to treat something without hypnosis, then they’re not qualified to treat something with hypnosis, either. First you look for that professional certificate on the wall — physician, dentist, clinical psychologist, or whatever. Then you look for the certificate of hypnosis.”

There are books out there on how to hypnotise, but if you’re serious about helping people it’s much better to take an official training course.

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male and female must have the same moves so either hypon or heat wave. Also one can hypon or heat wave….

its like this:: male=hypno + female=hypno ==== vulpix with hypno or with heat wave(vice versa)

then male has heat wave but the female doesnt === vulpix with heat wave(vice versa)

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It depends on the extent to which her cervix is damaged. If it is too damaged, she probably won’t be able to carry the baby to term (natural abortion would occur). In that case, adoption or a surrogate mother would be good options. If she’s able to carry the baby to term but simply not deliver naturally (vaginally), a Caesarian section (C-section) would be a great option.

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you can do exersise dispite what many say exersise is good in pregnancy when you do it wisely and do the ones that will benifit your body without effecting your baby, the best hing for labour is to keep your body strong and streangthen your muscles which are weak and realxed in pregnancy, alsosoftening your perinium in the third trimester will help it tp strech and prevent it from tearing or having to be cut, the best thing is to keep yourself informed on the different ways to give birth, most hospitals they want you to lay on your back and push but that is unatural, squating or kneeling takes alot of pressure off your body, finding these things out will help you give birth easier and prevent you from needing drugs, i am having a water birth at home with a mid wife, good luck to you but remember dont be disapointed is you do end up needing drugs or a c section, as long as your little one is safe and healthy (you too) that is the main goal to achieve

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I have had two med free NCBs. Was is easy? Well, is running a marathon or sprinting easy?
With my first some the labor was several days long and I went to the hospital two hours before he was born. I realized that the hospital was not my thing, so the second one was born at home after a fast 4 hour labor (I wish it was longer, I really enjoyed chilling with my midwives). I really enjoyed not having any needles, drugs or anything of that sort in my body and being myself, if that makes sense. also I have research background in Biology and drug discovery and I am not a big fan of drugs, it it is only possible to avoid them. Drugs do have side effect and not all of them are known, tested or published. I want to have more children and I am not having drugs, unless there is a very good medical reason to.

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I ignore thumbs down lol.

I had an epidural with my first however I was induced and the contractions were so strong and intense, 1 minute apart with no rest for me. It wasn’t what I wanted, but it was the best choice for me

this time I hope to go all natural!! I just ordered a book from borders on the bradley method with a dvd attached! Can’t wait!

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I personally think it depends on your pain threshold as to how much it hurts, the position of the baby (back to back is meant to be a lot worse than baby being the right way due to labour being more difficult and longer) etc. I’ve had two natural births ie no pain relief at all and found the contractions bearable and labour not as bad as some say it can be. I think the worse pain is when you are pushing the baby’s head out – it feels as though someone has set fire to your bits but you have two choices – delay it or go hell for leather. I would totally recommend water births as the water makes you more relaxed although saying that i’ve never experienced any other type of birth but i enjoyed my first so much i insisted on a water birth for my second and i had 2 pretty large babies – my 1st was 8lbs 9oz 1 week late and my 2nd was 9lbs 4oz 1 day early. Hope this is of some help )