Janet, our boy arrived a day before “due” date, spontaneously. Had a very positive birth and labour experience – the hypnobirthing really enabled me to breathe, stay relaxed and at times enjoy the birth. It was great – no pain relief other than water and it was down to Hynobirthing!
Had a short labour of 5 hours and spent most of that in water. Midwife couldn’t believe I arrived at hospital 6 centimetres dilated and how relaxed I was in the water. She mostly left my partner and I in the room alone.
At the end, there was a slight concern for baby – so I came out of water, but the midwives dealt promptly with the situation and all was well.
I think many may think it’s about having the absolute “perfect” birth. It can be – but it’s really about empowered women to be confident and empowered whatever happens. As you say most useful when the unpredictable happens. I felt like I could do anything and it would all be ok. Stops you being tense and anxious which is the biggest factor I think.
Baby was just under 8lb – so not the small baby I was predicted.
I would advocate hypnobirthing and you and your course to anyone. It’s amazing the difference it makes. I’m naturally an “over thinker” as well and it completely changed my perspective. Your course educated me a lot – I would have been frightened and scared going to hospital and clueless and instead felt empowered. Thank you xx