Hypnobirthng second time
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:10 pmHello Ladies,
I am new to the boards but am a second time Mum to be. I used hypnobirthing to great effect first timeround (2 years ago) and plan to do the same with this baby (due May). My son came prematurely at 31 weeks so a lot of what I had hoped for was not possible and also the shock and concern was a huge factor in my experience. Never the less, we used the techniques we had practiced and I found the labour very managable. The only bit I struggled with was the crowning and the stinging sensation that came with it but really my experience was very positive. My son was in Neonatal for 6 weeks but was fine and didn't even need to be ventilated and maintained a very steady and relaxed heartbeat throughout labour which I attribute to the fact that I was so relaxed.
What I wanted to ask was if second time Mums simply do the cd's and re-read the book or if they attend the course again? I have found it much harder to find time to listen to the cds and practice as bedtime seems to be my best breaktime and I tend to fall asleep. I do feel more confident having done it once but am sure I will be nervous of the crowning again if I don't get plenty of practice in.
Please share your experiences of second time hypnobirthing. I would love to hear from you.
Warm regards,
Becs x x
I am new to the boards but am a second time Mum to be. I used hypnobirthing to great effect first timeround (2 years ago) and plan to do the same with this baby (due May). My son came prematurely at 31 weeks so a lot of what I had hoped for was not possible and also the shock and concern was a huge factor in my experience. Never the less, we used the techniques we had practiced and I found the labour very managable. The only bit I struggled with was the crowning and the stinging sensation that came with it but really my experience was very positive. My son was in Neonatal for 6 weeks but was fine and didn't even need to be ventilated and maintained a very steady and relaxed heartbeat throughout labour which I attribute to the fact that I was so relaxed.
What I wanted to ask was if second time Mums simply do the cd's and re-read the book or if they attend the course again? I have found it much harder to find time to listen to the cds and practice as bedtime seems to be my best breaktime and I tend to fall asleep. I do feel more confident having done it once but am sure I will be nervous of the crowning again if I don't get plenty of practice in.
Please share your experiences of second time hypnobirthing. I would love to hear from you.
Warm regards,
Becs x x