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Birth of River ~ Birthing Without

Birth of River ~ Birthing Without

When I found out I was pregnant with River, I knew I had to do some serious quiet thinking. The scars from Juniper’s birth were still very much healing, in both the physical and emotional realms. She and I were a mere nine months in to this journey together, and I was...

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Birth of Narayan

Birth of Narayan

There are so many points throughout a pregnancy where fear can set in. In the first trimester you wonder if that tiny little group of cells will make it, or if it is even there. Second trimester brings the question of how healthy or ‘normal’ the baby is, as well as...

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Birth of Kai Zissou Valley

Hi, Joe Valley here. I’ll tell you a bit about my son, Kai, and his birth on December 10, 2013. It was lunch on Tuesday at Jack Stack’s BBQ here in Kansas City where the birth became imminent. Well, really, it was before that, in February when were were in Brisbane...

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Birth of Poppy Dae

Birth of Poppy Dae

It was the most amazing experience and all natural thanks to HypnoBirthing. Poppy was in perfect position 4 days before her birth, but she turned and was spine on spine which is why labour took so long. The HypnoBirthing mentality, breathing and visualizations were...

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Calvin ~ He is perfection!

Calvin ~ He is perfection!

When I reflect back on my labor day it seems so unreal to me. How was it that I accomplished that? I am amazed at the beauty that now lies in my arms. His soft skin, sweet smell and gentle breath fill me with motherly love and pride. He is perfection made real. My...

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A story of trust.

A story of trust.

I always thought myself to be a type “A” individual…mean, I like to be in control. I like things to be just as I planned and most of all, I like things to be perfect. When I got pregnant, I was sure that I would schedule a C-section and plan out my birth down to the...

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Louie ~ Born at Home

Louie ~ Born at Home

6th May, 2014 I just wanted to say thank you so much for all the help that HypnoBirthing gave me during my labour. I used the blue satin ribbons visualisation a lot during the beginning phase. I listened to the rainbow relaxation and birthing affirmations which helped...

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Leon ~ Born into water

Leon ~ Born into water

Queensland Australia - 25 Jan. 2014 As a male I would like to think that I have everything under control most of the time. At first I was a bit sceptical about the benefits of Hypnobirthing however having completed the course and having seen the outcomes during labour...

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George ~ Born unexpectedly at home

Firstly I want to say if it wasn’t for Carrie at Joymammma, my birth story would have been very different, even traumatic.In the early hours of August 19, I woke to the sound of a pop. My waters had released. Being 2 weeks before my due date, I looked to my husband,...

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Nash ~ Born at Nambour Hospital, 1 June 2014

Nash ~ Born at Nambour Hospital, 1 June 2014

Craig and I love our five-year-old daughter Rylee to pieces and we couldn’t visualise our life without her, she has enhanced and enriched our lives beyond belief, but my birthing experience with her was so traumatic and horrendous, I feared that she may end up an only...

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The Powerful VBAC of Emilia Hilton

I Did It! My heart was full – my body had created and I had birthed my babe. Naturally. Drug free. Intervention free. I won’t receive any medals, and I don’t want them – I just want to honour my body for the goddess she is! A Healing HypnoBirthing VBAC Lauren and Matt...

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I Did It!

I Did It!

I had two c-sections with my first two babies and then decided with baby number 3, I wanted to have a vaginal birth after two csections (vbac). The medical world says DON’T DO IT!!! Every doctor I talked to about having a VBAC said that the risks of a uterine rupture...

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A Peaceful and Empowering Birth

A Peaceful and Empowering Birth

On the morning of my 30th birthday, I woke up and I felt a little different. Rigel and I decided to go out for lunch and do a few errands on the way. While Rigel was in the store at our first stop, I noticed some very distinct tightening on my belly. I was 40 weeks...

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Birth of Janek ~ Gracious Healing!

Two mornings ago Janek woke up at 4:04am. This was exactly the same time my water broke on July 24th, 2013. The serendipitous timing of his early morning hunger caused me to reflect on the miraculous experience surrounding my pregnancy and his birth. I had plenty of...

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William ~ Born at Sunshine Coast Midwifery

I get emotional recalling the birth of my son. I’m one of the (seemingly) few women who can honestly say that the birthing experience was the most empowering, life-affirming and wonderful time of my life. My sister introduced me to HypnoBirthing and encouraged me to...

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Alice ~ The Power of Positive Thinking

Alice ~ The Power of Positive Thinking

My husband Chris and I were due our second baby on January 11th 2014. We already had a little boy back in March 2010 and unfortunately had a terrible birth experience with induction, epidural, episiotomy and forceps. We were really put off having another baby for a...

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Share Your Birth Story

If you have something you’d like to share with the HypnoBirthing Community, then you’re at the right spot. We’d love to hear you! You can share your birth story, a special piece of wisdom you’ve discovered, or pictures from a HypnoBirthing class that you took. Simply complete the form below or email your birth story to vkeeler@hypnobirthing.com.

If you are unsure how to being writing your birth story here are a few things to consider:

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How did you feel throughout your labor and birth?

What techniques did you use from your HypnoBirthing class?

What thoughts did you have when you first saw/heard/touched your baby?

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