Why did we do a hypnobirthing class? I had researched hypnobirthing as I previously had suffered with anxiety and honestly was scared to death about labour and giving birth, and dragged my slightly skeptical husband along to a taster session with Sandra. I thought the idea and background sounded great and quickly my husband became a fan too so we …
Our birth story by Natalie & Tom
One week after her estimated due date, at 11 minutes past five in the afternoon, Peyton Rose entered the world at York Hospital. Weighing 7lb 12oz, with a full head of hair, she stole our hearts instantly. I know birth stories aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. I loved reading other people’s even before I got pregnant but especially so when I …
Emily’s Lovely Water Birth
I found out I was pregnant for the second time just before Christmas 2011. My husband, Mike, and I were so excited and couldn’t believe how lucky we were. Our first little girl was an IVF baby and so our second pregnancy was completely unexpected. During my first pregnancy I had been quite anxious and worried constantly which …
VBAC birth of Thomas Christopher
Hi Ladies, I used hypnobirthing to help achieve a VBAC. When I found myself absolutely petrified at 30 weeks, having not processed my daughter’s birth 19 months earlier, a couple of friends suggested I give hypnobirthing a go. I struggled with the visualisations, but practised anyway – some days it drove me crazy, other days it sent me off to …
Amanda, Kevin & baby Zak
I found out about hypnobirthing from an advert given out at Yoga Bellies.After having looked at the national hypnobirthing website (www.hypnobirthing.co.uk) to find out more, I contacted Sandra and she invited us for a cup of coffee to chat about the course that she offered. I was already becoming aware of the pregnancy horror stories and wanted to find a …
Our birth experience by Katy & Chris
Even before getting pregnant, I knew I wanted to experience all that labour and birth have to offer as my sister in law spoke so warmly about her experiences and said she felt empowered – that she could do anything after it. However, I have heard so many horrific stories from women and men that I knew I needed …
Chrissy’s birth story
Jacob was due in medical terms, on the 6th April 2010. Having gone through the process of HypnoBirthing, I wish Id taken the attitude of “sometime in April” as 6th came and went with no sign of Jacob. Not that it bothered me. I went around doing what needed to be done. Relaxing with my hypnobirthing CD’s, practising my breathing …
Shaun’s version of events
When Beck told me about hypnobirthing I was sceptical to say the least. I imagined a hippy with candles, incense sticks and whale music making us do bizarre things. By the end of the first session I realised that Sandra was not like this. It was not all about being hypnotised. Sandra told us about the practical aspects of childbirth …
Becky’s birthing story
Seeing the blue line appear on the first, second and sixth pregnancy test I did was the most exciting moment of my life, however my excitement was tinged with fear. I repeatedly experienced bleeding which meant I had to regularly attend hospital appointments for the first few weeks of my pregnancy. The doctors were great but kept using terms like …
Karen & Mike, our birth
After suffering from ME for five year and having fallen pregnant, I decided that I wanted to give myself and my baby the best possible start in this world, so I underwent a lot of research in to what the possible outcome would be to my health depending on the type of birth I had. I found that in a …