Affirmations are positive phrases that either you say out loud read say in your in your mind listen to others saying Affirmations can help your subconscious mind accept positive thought and attitudes. There are a few ways you can make affirmations a part of your pregnancy. You can write down some affirmations, post them where …
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During Scripts I was the same way. I didn’t feel relaxed for some of the scripts when I began, and continued to have sessions like that from time to time throughout my pregnancies. Like you, I had done other hypnosis scripts without a problem so I was worried that Hypnobabies didn’t work for me for …
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I love being a hypno-doula. That is what a doula trained to help moms using hypnosis is called. The best part is having so many extra tools to help the mom before, during and after birth! Hypnobabies has a training for you! I have attended over 50 Hypnobabies births and each one was so special …
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Curious about using hypnosis for birth? Let me answer your questions! If you are a Current Hypnobabies Student here are answers to your commonly asked questions. What is Hypnosis? What is Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis? Will birth be painless? When is the best time to take Hypnobabies during my pregnancy? How does it work? Will I be using …
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Natural Induction Methods to Consider Please make sure you are nearing or past your Guess Date (“due date”) before considering any of these ideas. As always, you should seek the advice of a medical doctor or midwife to answer any health-related or pregnancy-related issues surrounding your pregnancy, labor and delivery, or before starting any new …
Click here to find out how you can take Hypnobabies! I have been meaning to post about my home birth but haven’t finished my version yet. Sheridan’s version of my birth (see below) is very accurate and I appreciate the time she took to educate me, comfort me, and just be with me through out this …
Shannon called me at 2PM on Thursday and said her water had broken not long after her induction massage! I was happy to hear she was having some pressure waves already. She was going to get ready and have her parents come over for the big kids and head over towards the hospital. (She lives …
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Hypnobabies has some great tools that are so beneficial for VBAC moms. There are 2 different products to help. Hypnobabies created VBAC Hypnobirth Tracks This wonderful two-track MP3 was created for all our moms who understand that their body knows just how to birth a baby. It is dedicated to the amazing women that are …
I PROMISE this is OK! Here is some information and stories to reassure you it is OK. Tips for Hypnobabies and HypnoBirthing Practice I personally slept through 95% of my scripts and had a GREAT birth. I would use my CDs to help me fall asleep at night. That was so wonderful to me. When …
Are you wondering if you should hire a doula? There are a lot of pros, but there are also some cons. Delve a little deeper into both to find clarity! PROS of Hiring a Doula A Consistent Person for Your Care: Most doulas meet with you one or more times before the birth, stay with you …
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This is a common question I was asked when I was a Hypnobabies Instructor. The latest you can start Hypnobabies The Hypnobabies Home Study and also live class is a 6 week program, so the latest you can start is 34 weeks. Babies do come as early as 37 weeks, so 32 weeks is really the …
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As usual this is not meant as medical advice. This is just information with a lot of links so you can do more research! Ask LOTS of questions, and then make the best decision for yourself! Watch my Induction Video I have created an informational childbirth class with a whole section on inductions! Induction Information These …
HypnoBirthing, Hypnobabies and Hypnobirth Moms are you looking for a doula? Sometimes you can find trained hypno-doulas in your area. Via your HypnoBirthing instructor or Hypnobabies Instructor, they can often refer you to some. Sometimes your teacher is even a doula. I was a doula for many of my students! But sometimes it is a …
Positive Birth Story I had a lot of pre-labor before I actually gave birth. Saturday Night (October 15th) I was up a lot with pressure waves. I ended up not going to church and trying to rest on Sunday. Of course they slowed down during the day. Sunday night I had more of the same …
Just thought I’d give the long version of Jonah’s birth story, while I have a few minutes of quiet with all three boys asleep:):)!!! Prodromal Labor On Saturday (the 15th) I awoke around 3 am with pressure waves, which is normally when I wake up and go into birthing time. I got them every 10 …
