Share the experiences of other couples across the UK who have enjoyed the benefits of HypnoBirthing firsthand…
Twelve hours of contractions – and no pain
“Using the breathing and relaxation techniques we were taught, I was able to get through twelve hours of contractions with absolutely no pain at all. All I could feel was pressure.
The final part, where I was pushing Mia out, stung a little bit but that was all, and I didn’t need any pain relief – not even gas and air.
What’s more, my sister saw me soon afterwards and said I looked as if I’d just come back from a health farm, not just given birth!”
Catherine Jackson, Jersey
Catherine’s husband Mark was equally enthusiastic about HypnoBirthing®.
Delighted Dad
“Several of my friends have had babies recently, and many of them told me it was a traumatic and stressful experience.
They said they felt powerless to ease the pain their partner was going through, and didn’t know what they were supposed to do.
Thanks to the techniques that Jenny taught us, I was able to help Catherine right the way through, and we both thoroughly enjoyed the birth – it was fantastic!“.
Mark Jackson, Jersey
Calm Labour
“I casually wandered into hospital with my husband, not even sure I was in labour, only to discover that I was already 6cm dilated, and progressing fast! The midwives were astonished at how calm I was, especially for a first time mum!”
Katy Johnson, Thrapston
It Wasn’t Scary
“I didn’t have any pain relief not even gas and air…I just laid there and listened to my hypo-birthing CD…I felt all the contractions but it wasn’t scary I was just relaxed and concentrated on the breathing that I had been taught.
It was really strange when the contractions got really strong and close towards the end I just slipped in and out of a really deep state of relaxation, they said I didn’t make a sound. Once it was time for the baby to be born I automatically changed my breathing patterns and breathed him down to be born.
I was supposed to breathe him out as well but the midwife told me to push instead, so I did (wish I hadn’t as I ended up with stitches even though I did the massage, baby came out too quick head shoulders and arms)
It was definitely worth having the HypnoBirthing® lessons, a girl that had her baby on Tuesday said the midwives were all talking about it on the labour ward.
Baby Tom was born at 6.40pm on Tuesday 13th October and weighed 7lb 3oz.
Thanks for your lessons, we will spread the word for you!”
Lindsey & Tony Lloyd, Northampton
The following two testimonials are from midwives with experience of HypnoBirthing®.
Women sail through the birth of their babies
I would have to say that HypnoBirthing® is the most amazing phenomenon to observe in action. Women seem to sail through the birthing of their babies, working as a team with their birth partner who is the essential anchor for her.
There is nothing for the midwife to do except sit quietly and watch and wait. The entire experience seems to bring the couple closer together as they share in the achievement and benefit from the enhanced trust in one another that they have developed.
I also think from an educational point of view couples seem to really take on board the physiological process and how a positive environment is essential to a normal outcome.
And finally, I think the real success story for HypnoBirthing® is its benefit to men. Men have the hardest job really, being supportive to their partners but not really having a defined role.
Men’s role as HypnoBirthing® partners is clearly key to the whole success story and being actively involved in the birth of their children allows men to bond easily and immediately with them.
Jacqui , independent midwife UK
Invaluable in increasing the likelihood of a natural birth
As a midwife, I feel it is unethical for me not to inform my clients of the benefits of HypnoBirthing®.
I strongly support HypnoBirthing®, having attended a workshop and supporting several women who have employed HypnoBirthing® and shown immense coping strategies and strength.
HypnoBirthing® is not only invaluable in increasing the likelihood of having a natural birth, but also supporting women through antenatal discomfort and when births do not go according to plan.
HypnoBirthing® is also beneficial for birth partners, in particular fathers, as it provides them with a practical role during the labour and birth and enables them to remain calm, informed and in tune with the birth process.
Natalie, independent midwife