Aug 18, 2020 | Cesarean birth, Epidural, Hospital Birth, HypnoBirthing, Passing out, Pitocin, Third birth, VBAC
“Can I have a vaginal birth in the future?” That was the first question I asked my doctor after he came in to check on me after my very unexpected emergency c-section. She assured me that I would very likely be a good candidate, and I didnt need to worry...
Aug 4, 2020 | Fast labor, First Birth, Hospital Birth, HypnoBirthing, Midwife Attended, Partner Attended, Vaginal Birth, Waterbirth
It all started when my wife was pregnant with our first daughter. We were at one of the antenatal classes and everyone was talking about how scared they were about the pain of giving birth. One of the girls mentioned hypnobirthing and how she read a book that took all...
Jan 22, 2019 | Episiotomy, Fear, HypnoBirthing, Midwife Attended, Partner Attended, Uncategorized, Vaginal Birth
Dear Midwife, There are many things that I could tell you, but I want to start by saying that I’m not sure you fully understand the lasting impact that you can have on a woman and her family. My story starts as a positive one. We had met so many kind, encouraging and...
Jun 24, 2015 | First Birth, Hospital Birth, HypnoBirthing, Partner Attended, Vaginal Birth
“Are you sure you’re in labour?” The nurse at the reception asked me. I looked at Dustin and laughed. My face had a look of pure calm, peace and bliss. “I don’t know… You tell me!” I looked around the waiting room at the dozen...
Jun 15, 2015 | Empowered, First Birth, Hospital Birth, HypnoBirthing, Partner Attended, Ring of Fire, Vaginal Birth
This is the story of the birth of my first child. I now realize it’s as successful a birth as I could have asked for (all natural, no interventions), but of course it did not feel like a success at the time. First, how I prepared for labor: I took a Bradley class with...
Jun 24, 2011 | Doula Attended, Epidural, Episiotomy, Exhaustion, First Birth, HypnoBirthing, Long Labor, Midwife Attended, Partner Attended, Vaginal Birth
Lauren, This description of how you arrived has been lying around for 30 years, but I don’t think you’ve ever read it. It seems a suitable time to hand it over to you. Enjoy! Lots of love, Dad. March 15th 2008 (Lauren’s 30th Birthday) DAD, 1978: This...
