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By: Total Health and Fitness information and articles - would you like a hypnobirth??

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:35:32 +0000

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By: Jenna

Jenna — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:17:55 +0000

The method included in the editor’s note is my personal favorite and the method I opted for when I had my baby.

By: Virginia Bobro

Virginia Bobro — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:53:17 +0000

Hi Rookie Moms,
I want to thank you for including “Birthing From Within” on your list of options for childbirth preparation. Your brief synopsis of our approach is accurate– thank you! Our book (of the same name) remains a popular and relevant resource for expectant couples as well as birth professionals. Our classes throughout the world excel at preparing women and men for the unexpected moments of birth and postpartum. We do not teach an outcome-focused method (i.e., we are not teaching “natural childbirth classes”); rather, we focus on building a coping mindset, grounded in: mindfulness; connection with self, baby and support team; perseverance and determination; realistic expectations; and self-forgiveness and compassion when things “don’t go as hoped.”
We believe that our childbirth classes are essential, especially for first-time parents and for mothers preparing for a subsequent birth when the first one didn’t go as planned. We excel in reducing fear and preventing emotional birth trauma, by telling the truth about birth. We do not shy away from talking about both the intensity of birth AND the inner strength, resourcefulness and knowing of women.
Our classes are known for being lively, dynamic, and unpredictable. Dads especially really value our attention to their experience and concerns, not simply on training them to coach the moms.
Couple who take Birthing From Within classes leave feeling confident and prepared to cope with whatever the birth gives them, whether that is a fast, intense birth, a long hard back labor, an induction, a cesarean, or anything in between.
Please visit us on Facebook or our website!

Warmly,
Virginia Bobro
Managing Director, Birthing From Within

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:40:54 +0000

Monica, there are classes (such as some in the list above) where, instead of hearing horror stories and promoting fear, you can hear stories from parents who had powerful, fulfilling, redemptive births. Find one of those! I loved our CBE class – we made friends & developed a support system of expecting parents that my husband and I found invaluable.

By: Laura Wood

Laura Wood — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:11:18 +0000

Don’t forget Blissborn! We are a relatively new Natural Birth program, and we use a variety of tools including hypnosis. We are about to roll our our new homestudy program, but we have teachers all over the place, too. We support natural birth through partner support, profound relaxation and up-to-date information, to bring confidence and ease to labor and birth.
If you have questions, get in touch!

By: Monica

Monica — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:09:48 +0000

Thanks for the helpful breakdown! And I completely know what you mean about prepping for the biggest exam of your life – I feel like there is not enough I can read these days to prepare for our November arrival.

Mom’s: do you think every set of first time parents should take classes? I really just want to rely on my books because I don’t want to hear horror stories and have any fear. However, my husband thinks we need the classes. Do a lot of women take the classes?

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:33:22 +0000

What a great resource! I had a home birth, but don’t live in an area with a wide array of birth classes, so I didn’t attend any classes during my pregnancy. I read as many birth stories as possible, helping to give me a good perspective on how different birthing is for every woman. My midwife suggested the book “Ina Mae’s Guide to Childbirth”, and it was amazing! My personal philosophy on childbirth as a natural event (along with the absence of fear of childbirth) really went a long way
during my labor. It was a lot of work, and I mumbled some well placed four letter words at times, but I would definitely go back and relive that day and night at the drop of a hat. It was truly amazing! I think being in my bedroom and completely comfortable really helped me relax and open up. After all is said and done, I think women should know a lot about different methods that help people during labor, but in the end the best
thing to do is just move your mind out of the way and let your body do what it wants. I am a huge home birth supporter, however, a woman needs to be wherever makes her comfortable when she gives birth, whether that be at home, in a birthing center, or in a hospital. Thank you for the resource! It
was super informative, and I will be passing it along for sure!

By: Whitney

Whitney — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:05:54 +0000

Ditto, Kelly. Sorry pregnant people, including Heather, but I found the pain of big contractions unbearable. I thought I was turning into a werewolf.

By: Kelly Tirman

Kelly Tirman — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:59:07 +0000

The two times I been through this I really wanted to use one of the above methods (even took several different classes) HOWEVER both times I was in labor I pretty much lost my cool (and mind) and started begging for drugs.

By: Moms Coach for Life

Moms Coach for Life — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:46:45 +0000

What a great Resource for Rookie Moms! Will Share with other! thanks ~ Christine

By: Crystal - Prenatal Coach

Crystal - Prenatal Coach — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:57:58 +0000

Thanks for this summary of different childbirth education classes. I teach Hypnobabies and LOVE it! We are teaching mom’s how to use medical grade hypno-anesthesia (it’s being used in some hospitals in the states where you can undergo dental surgery without any medical anesthetic!) and it’s a complete childbirth education course too. You’ll learn everything you need to know to make informed decisions. There is a home-study version available but also lots of in-class options with teachers across the USA & Canada