Hypnobirthing: My Experience (SO FAR!)

-
Hey ladies,

Thought I would do a pregnancy related post since I have been lagging behind with them. It is surreal how quickly the third trimester is going for me, getting closer and closer to D Day (anyone else having an Autumn baby?!)

I have been busy working from home still and getting the house ready, but I wanted to jump on the blog to share my experience of hypnobirthing so far.
Hypnobirthing has been recommended me to by my midwives as well as the mum groups I am part of, and seeing how it has helped so many women I thought it would be a great idea to give it a go!


A quick definition of hypnobirthing:

Hypnobirthing teaches relaxation and visualisation skills

Best explained by NCT, this preparation tries to give pregnant women a positive view of birth. The aim is a shorter, more comfortable, easier labour, with less need for intervention or pain relief.

I should say off the bat, that I personally am open to pain relief, medical intervention etc if necessary and if the medical professionals/midwives see fit. I am choosing to give birth in the hospital, but am wanting as natural a labour as possible. In the next few doctor appts my midwife is wanting to go through my birth plan with me and let me know different options available.

Hypnobirthing is not for everyone, and hypnobirthing teachers/research does state that from the get go. However, I'm thinking it is definitely worth a shot!

I am currently reading the hypnobirthing book by Katharine Graves (who is an EXCELLENT hypnobirthing teacher by the way, search her on YouTube) and I have been applying some hypnobirthing techniques to my everyday routine already just to get familiar, these things include:

Breathing exercises

Visualisation

Pregnancy and birth affirmations (you can get someone to read them aloud to you or listen to them on YouTube)

I have been finding these techniques super helpful already and it helps me to wind down and let go of the day.

Even though there are a lot of hypnobirthing books available, I was surprised to see also the amount of resources that are available for women (and their birthing partner) which is free and accessible online. Super beneficial especially during these times.

Overall, I have found hypnobirthing to be great during my third trimester of pregnancy and as I prepare for bubba's arrival.


If you have done hypnobirthing I would love to hear about your experience!

 

Chloe @ SheReformed x


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Dear Girls - A letter from Steven Mcleish

-
Image
Dear girls, I have something to say to you:  the stuff you're listening to just isn't true  and I hope this gets through to you. You are not ugly, dumb or unattractive you need to take every thought captive because you captivate.  You are not just another stereotype and as you type your status know that you are more than your status and likes. You say you're fat and ugly but that is not what you post to be, a princess and daughter of the KING is what you're supposed to be. You are beautiful, unique, one in a billion, one of a kind, awesome, brilliant, creative,powerful,stunning, smart and a woman after God's own heart. And whether you think you're fat or thin just be comfortable in your own skin. And next time you think of the word beautiful don't forget to count yourself in. You are precious, a trusted diamond, boys who don't wait for you are not wise men because you are one of the most valued commodities there is.   And know you will never look like th
Read more

LEARNING FROM SEASONS: MALACHI 3:6

-
Image
Hey sisters, Hope you're all enjoying the festivities that come with this time of year! Ok ok I have to admit, I'm such a winter baby. I'm all about the cooler weather, winter fashion, the aesthetic and of course CHRISTMAS. One thing I also love about this time of the year is the transition of season from winter to spring; flowers blossoming and the change in weather. It has always been a reminder to me of seasons of life. Life consists of so many seasons, some good and some more difficult. One thing we can be certain of however: Seasons change, the world is changing everyday but God NEVER changes. He is true to His word and His promises. He is the One that remains above all. “I, the Lord, do not change” (Malachi 3:6) He was mighty yesterday, is today and will be tomorrow. I wrote a post earlier in the year titled the best foundation - and it links with what was on my heart to write today. When we stand on the word and promises of God it becomes our
Read more

KNOWING HIM: DELIVERER

-
I just love reading about the different people in the bible that God delivered from all sorts of complex, difficult situations. For example, there was Paul and Silas who God delivered from prison (see Acts 16:23-26). There was also Daniel in the lion's den, whom God delivered from certain death by keeping the mouths of the lions shut! God also delivered David from afflictions; to be precise the mouth of the lion and the paw of a bear! (see 1 Samuel 17:37). These are just some of many stories that you can read about where God came through and brought them out the other side.  God is indeed a deliverer. Just like so many people in the bible, we will all face affliction at some point or another. Where we are hit with a brick wall and we think "now what?". There have been many times in my life where I was stuck in the lions den, the enemy would have loved so much for me to just bow and give up then and there. There is something we can do however: we can withstan
Read more