Birth Stories & Videos
"Jim and I were recommended to Hypnobabies by our friends Jim and Lori. I did not know anything at all about hypnosis for childbirth and I wasn't sure if it was something that could actually work. We decided to take the class and go for it. My attitude going in was: if it could help at all, it's better than nothing. Boy, was I in for a great experience that changed my whole view on the birth process. Our Hypnobabies class educated my husband and I on what procedures were unnecessary in the hospital. She equipped and empowered us to go into the hospital room and make decisions for ourselves. She encouraged us and helped me believe in myself, which gave me the confidence I needed to feel good about natural childbirth. The CDs and scripts she gave to Jim and me to listen to were great. At first it seemed like a lot to do but I soon looked at it as an opportunity to sit down and force myself to relax each day... I truly believe that our Hypnobabies class prepared me to have a smooth and gentle childbirth. When Conner was coming out, the feeling was incredible, knowing that my body was created to have this baby without any intervention. And because I was relaxed and ready, Conner was ready to come. Was it painless? Yes. Pain would never be a word I would use to describe my experience. It was beautiful!" ~Karlene
"...I did not need anything for pain because I did not feel any pain. So I'm living proof that it's true. You can give birth without so much as an aspirin. I did it thanks to the loving support of a trained doula and midwife, a supportive and engaged partner, and the mental tools (that came from my Hypnobabies practice) to have the birthing I was hoping for. The biggest gift I feel that I gave to myself and my son in this process was being fully present, in both mind and body, for the incredible experience of his birthing. It is my hope that all women can take back their own innate strength to empower themselves through their births, and this is one way to do it! Before I had my baby, there were plenty of people that were polite when I told them of my plans to deliver him "naturally" but clearly doubtful that I would actually be able to do it. After my incredible experience, no one in my circle is a skeptic any more. There are times I worry that my desire to share the tale of my son's birthing verges on religious zealotry, but when I hear women who have been so sadly disappointed by their less-than-empowering births (and there are so many!), I want every woman to have the opportunity to experience the birthing I did." ~ Valerie
My experience with Hypnobabies was great and I would like it if everybody could find a natural way like this one to bring their babies to this world because that is one of the best presents we can give them. I took a Hypnobabies class, which my husband and I loved, and practiced the scripts, Cds and finger-drop technique. It gave us time each day to concentrate on our baby's birth, and relax together. We both felt very confident and ready to enjoy our baby's birth! Nobody could believe it was so calm and comfortable, so fast and without any drugs or medical interventions, and even the doctor was late! I guess they thought the "labor" was going to take longer. So I had a healthy, beautiful little boy who arrived into this world with any drugs or any medical interventions and I enjoyed every moment of my birthing time, trusting in my body and in my mind. I wish every woman could do the same and give themselves this opportunity." ~ Pilar Ocampo Varessi