Hypnobirthing using just book & CD? Not classes

Jayneypops · Jan 17th, 2012, 14:49 PM

Hi,

I have recently bought the Hypnobirthing book which comes with a relaxation CD (The Morgan Method), but it does mention throughout the book about 'practising these techniques with your practitioner in your classes' quite a lot.

Has anyone successfully used some Hypnobirthing techniques without attending classes? In our area the classes are roughly £295 and its an added expense we could do without if possible!

I really believe that the human body was designed to birth naturally and that we can cope if we stay in a relaxed positive frame of mind, but as I am planning a home water birth, I am a little worried about not knowing what Im doing if Ive just read the book and practised myself without a tutor?

Any advice, experiences?

Thanks x

ljo1984 · Jan 18th, 2012, 14:09 PM

i read the book and had a cd, didnt go to classes and still found the techniques very usefull and practiced them during labour. the only thing i didnt do was breath the baby out, my body took over and i pushed for my life ha ha, but otherwise it was brilliant.

ELHypnobBirth · Jan 21st, 2012, 14:25 PM

I read the book and CD at 35 weeks and went on to have an amazing birth. I have since trained as a practitioner and would recommend that you do the classes as there is so much to be gained from the personal interaction with a practitioner, it is well worth the money.

Mervs Mum · Jan 21st, 2012, 14:42 PM

This is a home study version for a fraction of the price

http://www.babyandbump.com/home-natu...pno-birth.html

libbylou · Jan 28th, 2012, 16:28 PM

I've bought the same book/cd combo and won't be going to classes as they are also around $300 here and we just can't afford it.

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Jayneypops Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Worcestershire, UK Posts: 538	Hypnobirthing using just book & CD? Not classes Hi, I have recently bought the Hypnobirthing book which comes with a relaxation CD (The Morgan Method), but it does mention throughout the book about 'practising these techniques with your practitioner in your classes' quite a lot. Has anyone successfully used some Hypnobirthing techniques without attending classes? In our area the classes are roughly £295 and its an added expense we could do without if possible! I really believe that the human body was designed to birth naturally and that we can cope if we stay in a relaxed positive frame of mind, but as I am planning a home water birth, I am a little worried about not knowing what Im doing if Ive just read the book and practised myself without a tutor? Any advice, experiences? Thanks x

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ljo1984 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: leeds Posts: 6,005	i read the book and had a cd, didnt go to classes and still found the techniques very usefull and practiced them during labour. the only thing i didnt do was breath the baby out, my body took over and i pushed for my life ha ha, but otherwise it was brilliant.

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ELHypnobBirth Mum (Mom) New BnB member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 4	I read the book and CD at 35 weeks and went on to have an amazing birth. I have since trained as a practitioner and would recommend that you do the classes as there is so much to be gained from the personal interaction with a practitioner, it is well worth the money.

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Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,579	This is a home study version for a fraction of the price http://www.babyandbump.com/home-natu...pno-birth.html
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libbylou Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 2,357	I've bought the same book/cd combo and won't be going to classes as they are also around $300 here and we just can't afford it.

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