WATER BIRTH – BRACKEN BIRTH CENTRE – HYPNOBIRTHING – FIRST TIME MUM Written by Kate At 40+4 weeks after 7 days of on and off contractions I made an informed decision to try a sweep. I felt aware of the risks and benefits and chose to go with it. Over the next 24 hours my…
WATER BIRTH – BRACKEN BIRTH CENTRE – HYPNOBIRTHING – FIRST TIME MUM Written by Roisin I had been having intermittent cramps and back ache for a few days and was unsure if I was in early labour or it was in my mind (!) so at my routine midwife appointment I did ask for a sweep but…
MUSGROVE PARK HOSPITAL – CESAREAN BIRTH – HYPNOBIRTHING – FIRST TIME MUM Written by Deanne I was 40 weeks + 3 on the New Year’s Day and we went to bed as normal. I couldn’t get comfortable in bed and started to get what felt like strong period pains as well as alot of pressure….
1. IT INVOLVES HYPNOSIS This is the stand-out difference between doing a Hypnobirthing course and a standard antenatal course. Nothing against those other courses (I did one first time round too), but learning self-hypnosis for birth is completely game-changing. This isn’t the weird-funky-chicken Hypnosis thing you see on TV. It is tapping into an altered…
So what is the deal with Hypnobirthing? And how does it actually work to help improve women’s birth experiences? Hypnobirthing has been gaining more and more popularity with birthing mothers in recent years. With celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Fearne Cotton and Giovanna Fletcher all being huge fans. Even the Duchess Kate Middleton…
Written by Alice The final hour of labour and pushing was the most challenging part for me but I am really proud of myself for getting through it and having the confidence to listen to my body and move in ways that felt right to me. On Sunday morning at 41 + 3 weeks, I…
Written by Hailey I’m so excited to be able to share my story as I feel so positive about Luna’s birth thanks to all the hypnobirthing and relaxation preparation we did. Overall, we had a fairly straightforward pregnancy. A few growth scans towards the end measured her to be on the 97th centile but thankfully…
Written by Lucy. “I felt empowered and knowledgable about the whole experience which, even in my darkest moments, made all the difference and enabled me to have a very gentle, quiet and intervention free birth. I have no doubt that my birth would have looked very different without Mollie’s support and care. I have so…
Written by Theresa. “Labour for me whilst a lot quicker than expected, with the right preparation both physically and mentally meant the whole experience was so positive and whilst I don’t intend on doing it again, if I did I would not in the slightest be worried!” December the 12th I woke up hoping to…
Written by Lydia. It turned out my plan Z was exactly the right decision for us at that time, and sometimes intervention is necessary. However, I never underestimated the power of my body, or my decision making, and I surrounded myself with positivity and knowledge to prepare for the day – which I think helped…
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