I love this picture of Crystal smiling at 9.5cm! Here is her birth story. July 23rd I felt crampy all day long, but didn’t think anything of it since they weren’t tightening like contractions. I decided to take DD and her BFF to see Ramona and Beezus at 1:40pm still feeling crampy, but no contractions. …
Water broke at a wedding AND smiling at 9.5cm – Episode 45 Read More »
You are having a “normal” baby shower, but you want to make it a little bit more spiritual and meaningful for you. A party with gifts and food is fun, but it is easy to add a few simple things to make this celebration more about the Mom and her journey to mothering this baby …
How to Add Blessing Way Awesomeness to a “Normal” Baby Shower – Episode 44 Read More »
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? – Episode 43 Read More »
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 …
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 …
Help, I keep falling asleep during hypnosis practice! Will it still work? – Episode 41 Read More »
Ginger is a safe, effective nausea remedy. Try it in whatever form is most palatable to you: Sprinkle dried, powdered ginger in oatmeal. Make ginger tea from fresh ginger root or teabags (Alvita makes a good one). Drink it hot or iced, plain or sweetened, depending on whatever most helps your nausea. If bubbles help, …
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’s Awesome Birth Story Made Firing her OB worth it! – Episode 39 Read More »
(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). …
Why in the World did Angela fire her OB 48 hours before her birth? – Episode 38 Read More »
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, birthing and delivery is still …
37. Needs, Wants, and How to Budget for Your Hospital Bag Essentials Read More »
I love being a hypno-doula. That is what a doula who is trained to help moms using hypnosis for birth is called. The best part is having so many extra tools to help the mom before, during and after birth! It can help your clients have easier and faster births when they take a Hypnobabies …
36. Why becoming a hypno-doula will make your job 10 times better! Read More »
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 …
35. What are the Pros and Cons Of Hiring a Birth Doula? Read More »
I am so excited to have my first guest on the podcast. Angela shares her last 2 Hypnobabies births. Both were 10+ pound babies, yet each was unique and powerful. Gracie’s 45 minute Hypnobabies Birth Listen as she shares how quickly the 45 minutes from water breaking to baby in arms went. The Hypnobabies Pushing …
34. Hypnobabies was my Saving Grace, as I Pushed Out Two Ginormous Infants Read More »
Click here to find out how you can take Hypnobabies! And sign up for my newsletter for a coupon for items on the Hypnobabies site. 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 …
33. Irelyn’s Amazing Hypnobabies Waterbirth Story and Video Read More »
Self Hypnosis Self Hypnosis can be used to retrain the brain and feel better. Hypnobabies has a MP3 you can download to help Eliminate Nausea. You listen to it while relaxing and it helps reprogram your brain and gives you a physical anchor to feel better. Energy Work In some situations your body …
32. Morning Sickness Help – 3 Ideas you haven’t tried yet Read More »
Taking an Independent Childbirth Class (typically one not affiliated with a hospital) is a great way to learn what normal birth is like. It is well worth the time and money to be educated about normal birth. The information presented in class will go a long way in helping you trust your body and baby. …
