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 …
I had been having pressure waves forever it seemed. When Dr. Kaminskas checked me at 37 and 38 weeks I was only dilated to a 1 or 1 1/2 and not much effaced. Nothing was really happening but I would still go hours when I was having consistent pressure waves every 5-7 minutes for a …
Avoid interventions that are not medically necessary. This is wonderful advice, but how can you do this? Choose Your Care Provider Carefully! How can you know if your Care Provider uses unnecessary interventions? Ask Questions! If you don’t like their answers, then change. It is never too late and is well worth the work. Here is …
(You can see the steps Angela took to try to create the ideal birth for her. It required a lot of her work on her part.) Angela’s Hospital Tour Hello all of my fellow Hypno-moms and moms to be. I just finished the hospital tour of the place where we will be birthing (as ofnow). …
Angela changed her OB 48 hours before her birth! Read More »
Cadence was born on the 20th at 2:12am, was 20 inches long and weighed 7lbs 3oz. The Birth Story of Cadence. When we found out we were expecting our first child I began to think about what type of experience I wanted for the birth of our little one. I found Hypnobabies through a relative and began …
Angela – Cadence is born – So glad I switched to a midwife! Read More »
A lot of moms choose their care providers from friend recommendations, PCP recommendation or just randomly picking one out of the insurance choices. This is dangerous. Take time to really research this choice, because it can have a HUGE impact on your birth. Their impact on your birth often starts before your birth even begins! …
Imagine 5 different women want to travel to America. There are two ways to travel there: an airplane or a boat. Allison’s travel agent tells her about both options and the pros and cons of each. Allison chooses an airplane because it is a good choice for her. Britany wants to take the boat, but she is …
Birth is a Journey: Shouldn’t we be able to choose our transportation? Read More »
This was shared by Tanya, who used Hypnobabies for her 2 births. (Watch her birth video below) She shared this experience: “Think your Hypnobabies tools are only useful for your birth? Think again. After having 2 beautiful and pain free births using Hypnobabies, I’ve learned to use the techniques in other areas of my life, …
Hypnobabies – not just for your birth, but for your LIFE! Read More »
As we got closer and closer to her due date I got more and more nervous. Here were my conflicting feelings. I trusted Shannon’s body. I knew that she felt great about the VBAC, so I felt that if she was unhindered she could have a great birth. I am a VBAC mom and I …
Attending Shannon’s Birth Ended up Being Amazing! Read More »
I didn’t understand how important rating and reviewing podcasts are until I started a podcast. Then I felt bad because I had never left a review for the podcasts I love and listen to all the time. Mostly because I thought it would be hard. Here are easy step-by-step instructions: On how to do a …
Shannon took my Hypnobabies Class while planning on a VBAC a few years ago. She enjoyed the classes and hired a free doula in training. Her OB ended up scaring her into a repeat cesarean due to “low fluid”. Her doula in training called to tell me that the OB said, “low fluid, you can …
Since the beginning of humanity, women have been bringing children into the world. If you’re feeling stressed or nervous about your own labor, it can help to keep this in mind. Your body is so powerful and so much of that body has been made to do this. Even so, Enjoy Birth recognizes that labor …
Needs, Wants, and How to Budget for Your Hospital Bag Essentials Read More »
