Hypnobabies Classes Helped Christina During Her Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

When my contractions were consistently getting stronger

What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

The most challenging part was choosing to trust my body and it's ability to give birth.

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

Hypnobabies classes

What surprised you about your birth?

How quick the birth happened. It was 4 hours from the time labor started to the time my baby was born compared to the 44 hours with my first born.

Don't give up on your dream birthing experience even if it didn't go as planned in the past. Know how your body works and be confident that your body is equipped to give birth.

What pain relief strategies worked best?

Relaxing my entire body and allowing each contraction to do it's job. I listened to the hypnobabies birthing tracks and it helped tremendously by guiding me in relaxing and zoning everything out. When things got really intense the hot birthing tub helped in enabling me to continue to keep my body relaxed.

What position did you end up delivering in?

I delivered on my knees while leaning over the birthing tub.

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

It was truly indescribable! I missed the initial bonding with my first born and it was always my dream to hold my baby before birthing the placenta and still attached to the umbilical cord. It was truly the most surreal experience and my dream birth.

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

Don't give up on your dream birthing experience even if it didn't go as planned in the past. Know how your body works and be confident that your body is equipped to give birth. Read "Ina Mays Natural Guide to Childbirth" and take Hypnobabies childbirth class.