Anyone else going to try hypnobirthing?

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I tried a hypnobirthing session yesterday. We mostly focused on my past miscarriage trauma - I was so surprised how much it helped! I was really hypnotised... It stayed with me through today. First day I have googled miscarriage stats / stories in the 15 weeks I've been pregnant... 
Anyone else have experience or will try?

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For those that asked what it is:
Hypnobirthing is a method of pain management that can be used during labour and birth. It involves using a mixture of visualisation, relaxation and deep breathing techniques.
Breathing exercises have long been part of antenatal classes. Hypnobirthing takes this and adds relaxation, visualisation and mindfulness techniques to help you concentrate on your body and the birth of your baby.
Hypnobirthing can be used with all other types of pain relief and be added to your birth plan.

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I tried hypnobirthing with my first pregnancy. I read a book and took classes. To be totally honest I found it useless when I was in labour. The only advantage I would say is that it made me less fearful in anticipation of labour. But I will say that my SIL swears she had no labour pain because or hypnobirthing when she gave birth, so maybe it works for some people.

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I didn't do hypnobabies exactly, but I did practice deep breathing while I was pregnant the first time and it made a huge difference. I think it's important to pair that with some kind of comprehensive education about the labor process so that you know what to expect and are able to relax more as things progress. But during my labor with my daughter, I breathed deeply and evenly through every contraction and I felt peaceful and totally in the zone. I never felt like it was more than I could handle. Definitely will do it again this pregnancy!

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I practiced by myself (following a book) for months in preparation for my first childbirth, it didn't really help me. I mean, it helped me stay calm throughout the process, but did nothing for me as a pain management method. Still, I'm planning to start practicing again soon, will give it another go, but also want to go for a water birth this time.

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I practiced relaxation in preparation for labor listening to a hypnobirthing track that I found on YouTube. I think it helped direct my focus away from the pain of labor. I wasn't "hypnotized", but it was a relaxation trigger. I've had three unmedicated births-- the last two using the hypnobirthing track as a tool.

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I did Hypnobabies with my son. During my birthing time I fell asleep lounging in the birthing tub. My hubby and doula were amazed! I struggled keeping my peace at the pushing part which is what I’m going to be working on more this pregnancy. But I highly recommend this pain management method!

Anyone else going to try hypnobirthing?

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