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Anna and baby Alexander
So little Alex was in a hurry, all done and dusted in three hours! Was very, very intense, but in the end I got my natural, drug free VBAC.
Thank you so much for stepping Adam and I though our HypnoBirthing refresher. You gave us some great tips and it really helped me focus in on what I wanted from this birth. You gave me the confidence and courage to really stand up for myself when talking to my OB about what I want.
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“I put on my tens machine and hypnobirthing tracks, turned off the light in the ensuite and basically swayed for the next 3 hours. I then woke my Partner up and said it was hospital time.
My Dr. arrived shortly after and I asked to be checked. We had agreed to leave it up to me to decide whether I wanted to be checked or not. Turns out I was fully dilated! I was shocked and super proud I was able to stay at home so long. My Dr. dimmed the lights and I closed my eyes and was able to remain calm and relaxed throughout. The room was just lovely! I used multiple positions throughout my labour all in which my Partner, Dr. and midwives assisted me with .. None involved lying on the bed! My Dr. and midwives were truly incredible they were so supportive of my birth preferences and all used hypnobirthing methods!”
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Without HypnoBirthing and Frankie our midwife, we can guarantee we would not of had a pleasant birthing experience. As soon as we told the hospital about HypnoBirthing everything changed and became relaxed. From a dad’s perspective I am extremely grateful for doing hypnobirthing…without it I would have been useless. It was very rewarding to help out with everything and to play an active part in the labor.
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Ash and baby Harriet in their post birth love bubble
Not once did I feel ‘pain’, scared, or out of control. I felt so calm and was able to laugh and talk between surges with Josh and our midwife.
I had no sense of time and just went with my body and surrendered to the sensations. I utilised the shower and Josh did the light touch massage that Corinne had taught us.
I reached down and brought my baby up to my chest, Josh and I both checked to see what we had as we had kept this a surprise. What a surprise it was, I was yelling out, “I did it, Oh my goodness, I did it, and It’s a girl !”.
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Image: Baby Tarak being held by his very proud father Uma, Mumma Sravya resting on a pillow in theatre. Photo supplied by Sravya
Read moreWe are very happy to finally find some time and announce the birth of our second child 'Tarak' baby boy born on Aug 1st through a successful and pleasant c-section.
YES!! you heard it right, it was a realisation to us too as a couple that ending up with a c-section can also be peaceful.
It all then made sense in my case that a natural birthing is not the only success but a peaceful and welcoming birthing is☺️. I AM proud of my partner and myself - we did it too!!
Sravya
Megan and Audrey minutes after birth. Photo supplied by Megan.
Read moreOur beautiful little girl, Audrey Mary arrived into our world on Sunday June 16. I had a wonderful birth, it all happened quickly and I felt calm, confident and in control. As Audrey was being birthed it just felt like pressure, no pain, just pressure. I am so thankful we completed the HypnoBirthing classes with Corinne. Nick and I were able to implement so many strategies before & during labour
Read moreMy children were beautiful. I had a beautiful life. I had a beautiful birth. Why did everything feel so heavy? I recognized the signs, it was the same as last time (after Charlie was born) but this time I acknowledged that it wasn’t normal to feel this way. This was not how mothers just feel. This was not circumstantial depression. This was intense postpartum depression and anxiety. My usual ‘just do it’ attitude slipped away, and I was a shell of my usually charismatic self.
Averyll and Jem, moments after birth
“ I remember the senior midwife encouraging me, telling me how wonderfully I was doing, and not to push. I felt no need to - my body was doing this completely on its own. One more surge and our beautiful baby boy Jem arrived earthside, less than 15 minutes after arriving at the hospital. I simply couldn't believe it!”
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If there was one recipe that truly made my heart sing, for both its simplicity and deliciousness AND as a side note, its health benefits… this is THE one.
Read moreThere’s something really special about a meal that is both nourishing and quick …and that everyone in the family will actually eat! Soup is quick and easy to make in the cooler months and perfect for nourishing bodies that are both growing babies and recovering from birthing them.
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“When you imagine what being a mother looks like, what is that picture that pops into your mind?”, and you know what? No-one ever says that they picture themselves cleaning and cooking, being exhausted, overwhelmed and isolated…. and yet that’s what most mothers reality is. They all (myself included) imagine all the warm fuzzy stuff, and the feelings of love and contentedness. Imagine the disappointment though when that wondrous time comes along and it looks nothing like what you imagined!
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Photo provided by family
Read moreThe birth room had an amazing view across Bendigo city skyline; I took the time to enjoy it while the adrenalin passed, and we marvelled at your perfection. I felt proud of my strength to get through your birth, and to do so without intervention.
Photo Credit: Leandro Cesar Santana via unsplash
Read moreDid you know that two thirds of mothers don’t reach their breastfeeding goals? Given that there’s 1 baby born every 1.48 minutes in Australia, that is A LOT of mothers who are not meeting their goals.
Photo credit: Jess White Photography
Read moreAs time went on I started focussing on her heartbeat and tuning into that was all the music and relaxation I needed. I felt myself able to fully relax and get a rest between surges and when they came I remained calm in the knowledge they would be over soon.
Many couples spend a lot of time planning and preparing for birth (and rightly so) but they forget to plan and prepare for the postnatal period, when things can be most challenging and overwhelming. Whether your vision for after birth looks joyous or overwhelming you will benefit from preparing for this time by ensuring you have the support and encouragement you need to achieve the postnatal period YOU WANT and DESERVE.
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photo credit: Luma Pimentel (unsplash)
Read moreAs I was breathing baby down, I had even more intense pain, which again diverted my focus, but with my HypnoBirthing training I was able to recognise this and bring myself back into the moment. I still had moments where I felt I was losing control but for most surges I was able bring myself together.
I remember asking at one point what stage of labor I was at and the midwife said transition! I did a fist pump and said hell yes if this is transition I've got this in the bag! There was not one second where I was scared or where it hurt. It was just beautful.
Matilda just minutes old
Read moreI hadn't considered that the very normal, unremarkable thing I had just done, would intrigue and excite so many people. I didn't feel that the way my daughter was born was remarkable.... I still don't. Women all around the world give birth in cars, on footpaths, in the bush, in their laundries, in shopping centres etc etc every.single.day.
In the words of one of my clients (I changed it for the title because I was worried threat of violence might put people off! haha):
“If one more person tells me I’m never going to sleep again, I’m going to punch them in the face! We didn’t choose to have a baby without knowing it was going to affect our sleep!”.
I get it, its frustrating when people make remarks without backing it up with any tips or tricks to actually be helpful. But thats what this blog is about today.
Babywearing was a life saver for me in this time of unknowing.
Read moreI truly believe that all mothers, given the space, support and encouragement to do so, really truly know how to nurture their babies the way they need to be nurtured. That if they are supported in this space of uncertainty and encouraged to try different things that feel right to them, a mother can flourish and ignore the outside advice of ‘experts’.