hypnobirthing - how late can you start to learn the techniques/approach?

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[Mariamadeit]

I just read the book and hubby read the visualisations during labour, obv it would be better to do a course to get all the ins and outs etc but it worked for me, twice, two smooth labours, no pain relief, both water births, one home one in a midwife led birth centre (in fact they didn't believe I was actually in labour when we turned up as I was "too calm" they wanted to send me home until I insisted they check... I was 8cm. For me it went well doing what we did.

[sb]

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[midivydale]

Sorry, was typing an essay so I deleated as may not be that helpful. Go for it - you have nothing to lose. Happy to lend you my book if you like and can pm details of the lady I used?

[Convex]

I agree, you have nothing to lose.

I benefitted from the breathing more than the visualisations and there is time to practice that!

[raqski77]

I listened to the Natal Hypnotherapy Programme (for Hospital or Birth Centre): A Self Hypnosis CD Programme for a Better Pregnancy and Birth Experience (Maggie Howell). It really helped me prepare for labour and got me through the contractions - I'd definitely recommend! I started listening from 37 weeks so you've still got time to get in the zone.

[Christine Neillands]

It is a great idea to get the Marie Mongan HypnoBirthing book. Fantastic that you've got the offer of one on loan.

If you would like to have a chat with me about 1:1 sessions at this stage of your pregnancy I would be delighted to speak to you. I often see mums at 37 weeks. You'll find me easily on line. You can also listen to a lovely soothing piece of hypnosis on my bounce back hypnosis website. It's called Cove of Calm. Every little helps. Congratulations! You will be meeting your wee baby face to face soon :-)

[Mariamadeit]

The Marie mongan book is the one I used.

[sb]

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[londonhypnobirthing]

It's never too late sb. I'f you haven't already got the Mongan book I'd suggest picking up a copy of The Hypnobirthing Book by Katharine Graves instead - having used both I'd say it's better geared towards birth in the UK. If I can be of any help please do drop me a line. My advice would be to expose yourself to as many positive birth stories/videos as possible. There are lots of hypnobirths on YouTube and you can read lots of birth stories written by mums on my website http://londonhypnobirthing.co.uk/birthstories.html

If you follow me on Twitter @lovelybirths or on Facebook at London Hypnobirthing then you can get a daily positive affirmation for pregnancy and birth. You can save these on your phone/stick them in your diary etc. so that your subconscious mind is being filled with positive visions of birth.

Wishing you all the best for a wonderful second birth x