My Waterbirth, Homebirth & Hypnobirth...

My second birthing experience was beautiful, peaceful, gentle, ecstatic and enjoyable. But it wasn’t exactly as I had planned… The plan was to have a waterbirth at home, in our peaceful mountain village. I had ordered and shipped in an Aquaborn birth pool from the UK. I would be using Hypnobirthing techniques for a calm and gentle birth as I did previously. I had discussed all my requirements with my amazingly...

Hypnobirthing- A Book Review...

Can natural birth really be easy, relaxed and enjoyable? When I was pregnant with my first baby I wanted to find a way to birth that was peaceful and pleasant. Many people mocked the concept and related their own birthing stories filled with turmoil. However, I was blessed enough to find the book ‘Hypnobirthing – The Mongan Method’ by Marie Mongan. Through her evidence based information and outline of techniques...

Writing a Natural Birth Plan...

With the unpredictability of the birthing experience, many people wonder if they should really bother making a birth plan. My friend and Hypnobirthing facilitator, Etta Deschamps, sums the answer up nicely as she explains to her clients that they would not consider turning up on their wedding day without having made the necessary plans and preparations so why do the same for giving birth?! Even though you cannot control...

My Natural Birth Story - The final part!...

My friend had told me that I might experience a ‘birth high’, a sensation of blissful feelings as I was in labour. I could feel myself oscillating between this joyful and calm state and a more left brain logistics mode as the baby moved ever closer and fought not to get so relaxed that the baby popped out in the back seat of the car. If the homebirth option had been available and I wasn’t trying to get somewhere...

My Natural Birth Story - Part 1…...

Giving birth to my baby was the most awesome experience of my life and I almost wished it had lasted longer so I had time to really savour it! There were a few twists and turns along the way but ultimately it was completely natural, enjoyable and resulted in a beautiful and healthy baby. Here’s my story… From the time I knew I was pregnant I wanted a home birth. I felt it would be the most natural way to give birth,...