OHbaby! Forums : Hypnobirth https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:50:04 +0000 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:14:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35268 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : Ahhhhh I was looking at www.hypnobirthing.co.nz...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1129501&title=hypnobirth#1129501 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 35268
Posted: 18 August 2010 at 3:14pm

Ahhhhh I was looking at www.hypnobirthing.co.nz ]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:14:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1129501&title=hypnobirth#1129501 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : Huh? I&#039;ll look again or maybe...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1129496&title=hypnobirth#1129496 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 35268
Posted: 18 August 2010 at 3:12pm

Huh? I'll look again or maybe I put in a different web addy lol. Cheers ]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:12:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1129496&title=hypnobirth#1129496 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : Emmecat wrote:I looked there...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1129383&title=hypnobirth#1129383 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 35268
Posted: 18 August 2010 at 1:07pm

Originally posted by Emmecat Emmecat wrote:

I looked there before Emmi but there's only classes in AKld boooo

Down the right hand side it says:

Classes

 These comprehensive childbirth education classes are available in:

 Wellington

Lower Hutt and

Kapiti Coast

Classes run for 21/2 hours once a week for 5 weeks 

Next Classes; 25 July 2010, Wellington

3 October 2010, Wellington

 

So she does do them in Wellington.  Email her too, shes lovely...

]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:07:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1129383&title=hypnobirth#1129383 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : Oh and re the OP, I found the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1129189&title=hypnobirth#1129189 Author: weegee
Subject: 35268
Posted: 18 August 2010 at 10:13am

Oh and re the OP, I found the book really useful both times, but only went to one class and felt a bit silly (could have just been the particular practitioner, but it was a bit airy fairy for me) and I wanted to be mobile during my labour and for hypnobirthing you're supposed to be fairly prone or you can't achieve the right sort of relaxation. In hindsight CalmBirth would have been way better - like Mel said, a bit less hippy

Search on YouTube for hypnobirth, there are a few videos on there about it / birth videos. Some libraries have the Mongan book too. A lot of the basic information is available online (google Fear Tension Pain Syndrome) ]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:13:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1129189&title=hypnobirth#1129189 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : Mel I can lend you the book when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1129181&title=hypnobirth#1129181 Author: weegee
Subject: 35268
Posted: 18 August 2010 at 10:10am

Mel I can lend you the book when I come and pick up my nappies and drop of those liners to you... will PM you to see when you're going to be home in the next few days ]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:10:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1129181&title=hypnobirth#1129181 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : Calmbirth is similiar, a bit less...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1129076&title=hypnobirth#1129076 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 35268
Posted: 18 August 2010 at 8:33am

Calmbirth is similiar, a bit less hippy I have been told but its pretty much the same thing...

Thats what I was going to do but all my $$$ have run out so now I am trying to track down a copy of the hypnobirthing book... reminds best go check my tm watchlist LOL]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:33:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1129076&title=hypnobirth#1129076 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : I looked there before Emmi but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1129030&title=hypnobirth#1129030 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 35268
Posted: 18 August 2010 at 7:29am

I looked there before Emmi but there's only classes in AKld boooo ]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:29:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1129030&title=hypnobirth#1129030 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : I went to hypnobirthing classes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1128982&title=hypnobirth#1128982 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 35268
Posted: 17 August 2010 at 10:50pm

I went to hypnobirthing classes for my first pregnancy. Unfortunately only made it to two classes before DS arrived at 32 weeks but I found them really worthwhile. As Kellz mentioned, the big thing is changing your focus and seeing birth as a natural thing that you are totally capable of, rather than being afraid. HB helped me put a hugely positive spin on everything to do with birthing and the baby and I truly think this helped with my premature birth I'm not going to do the classes again this time round but have been rereading the book (by Marie Mongan) and need to find my CDs and start listening/relaxing!]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:50:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1128982&title=hypnobirth#1128982 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : Lol emmi. Same here, payin for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1128955&title=hypnobirth#1128955 Author: sem
Subject: 35268
Posted: 17 August 2010 at 9:57pm

Lol emmi. Same here, payin for AN classes so now way I'll spend $400 on this course.
Will try an find a book and read that. Don't even know if this is really me but will practice self hypnosis and relaxation with dh. He is really into this stuff and knows a bit about it.]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:57:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1128955&title=hypnobirth#1128955 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : The reason I didnt do them was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1128922&title=hypnobirth#1128922 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 35268
Posted: 17 August 2010 at 9:15pm

The reason I didnt do them was that tehy are $400!  After just spending 200$ on the parents centre ANC I just couldnt justify it!!

But the website is http://www.hypnobirthingwellington.co.nz/classes.htm

I am doing it next time!

]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:15:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1128922&title=hypnobirth#1128922 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : Emmecat wrote:Emmi where did...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1128816&title=hypnobirth#1128816 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 35268
Posted: 17 August 2010 at 7:19pm

Originally posted by Emmecat Emmecat wrote:

Emmi where did you find out about the hypnobirthing classes in Welly? I looked online but they were all in Akld . And is calm birth the same thing basically? I see they have classes here.....


I looked up hynobirthing classes when I was pg too and only found Auckland ones too! Would be keen for next time though

Ps good luck susyl! ]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:19:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1128816&title=hypnobirth#1128816 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : Emmi where did you find out about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1128808&title=hypnobirth#1128808 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 35268
Posted: 17 August 2010 at 7:09pm

Emmi where did you find out about the hypnobirthing classes in Welly? I looked online but they were all in Akld . And is calm birth the same thing basically? I see they have classes here.....]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:09:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1128808&title=hypnobirth#1128808 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : Ive been reading the Mongan Method...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1128554&title=hypnobirth#1128554 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 35268
Posted: 17 August 2010 at 2:50pm

Ive been reading the Mongan Method hypno birthing book, and I clicked as to why, even though I was being induced it didnt hurt , as I believed even though my baby was big it was what we weremade to do....  it was only once I knew I still wasnt dialating after 7 hours of the drip that it started to hurt, and I recon it was in my head.

So next time Im going to give it a crack, and go to the classes (I know there are some in Wellington)

]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:50:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1128554&title=hypnobirth#1128554 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : It&#039;s called Birth Skills...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1128010&title=hypnobirth#1128010 Author: MummaHuhu
Subject: 35268
Posted: 16 August 2010 at 9:54pm

It's called Birth Skills - it's such a positive read! It's kind off similar in the fact that it describes labour as a natural process and it goes into some detail behind why/how our body labours which makes sense to me.   It gives techniques and exercises to do which includes visualisation, vocalisation, movement, and a few others but I can't remember them all.]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:54:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1128010&title=hypnobirth#1128010 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : I just googled her and she seems...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1127999&title=hypnobirth#1127999 Author: sem
Subject: 35268
Posted: 16 August 2010 at 9:46pm

I just googled her and she seems to have quite a few books. Which one did you read?]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:46:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1127999&title=hypnobirth#1127999 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : I&#039;m keen to try getting ahold...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1127980&title=hypnobirth#1127980 Author: MummaHuhu
Subject: 35268
Posted: 16 August 2010 at 9:37pm

I'm keen to try getting ahold of the book for this time around. I read Juju Sundin's book for my last labour and I think that helped alot....didn't do it fully natural though as I was induced and ended up having an epi as I hadn't slept for 3 days and was exhausted!!]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:37:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1127980&title=hypnobirth#1127980 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : I never took a course, but a lot...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1127179&title=hypnobirth#1127179 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 35268
Posted: 16 August 2010 at 9:13am

I never took a course, but a lot of the 'tricks' and things I used to prepare and get me through labour are similar to typical hypnobirthing stuff. You could see if your MW has any books on it she could loan you, or even check your local library? ]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:13:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1127179&title=hypnobirth#1127179 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : It sure sounds interessting so...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1127160&title=hypnobirth#1127160 Author: sem
Subject: 35268
Posted: 16 August 2010 at 8:52am

It sure sounds interessting so I'm gonna hunt down the book and do some reading. Don't think I'll be attending the courses though.

Mealz79 - we are the exact opposite, I'm the seceptic and DH is into this kind of stuff much more than me.
One of the reasons I am looking into it is that I think it will give him a task during the birth and I know he'll be pretty good at helpning me to relax etc.

Kellz, its amazing that it worked so well for you and gave you such a different experience second time around!]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:52:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1127160&title=hypnobirth#1127160 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : I read the book - loved the ideas...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1127105&title=hypnobirth#1127105 Author: Kellz
Subject: 35268
Posted: 16 August 2010 at 6:46am

I read the book - loved the ideas and changed my whole focus to realise birth is a natural thing etc. I practised the breathing but couldnt attend classes due to location. I used the positive affirmations- and also found more online. I used the lists for birth plan too, and did things like - only had 1 scan all pregnancy, asked midwife not to tell me what size she suspected baby was, no internals, I didnt time contractions etc.
I had the best most amazing natural birth.
My first birth was truly horrible- so bad that I got PTSD after it, so even more amazing that I overcame al that to have a completely diff experience 2nd time.]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:46:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1127105&title=hypnobirth#1127105 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : I&#039;ve been reading the book...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1127057&title=hypnobirth#1127057 Author: Jaune
Subject: 35268
Posted: 15 August 2010 at 10:14pm

I've been reading the book and I'm practicing the breathing...haven't done too much of the relaxation practice which I really should.
Classes aren't available where I am so I'm having to do it self-directed.
My partner isn't too keen on it...think he's a bit of a sceptic and that it's all a bit airy-fairy for him...

Having never had a baby before I don't really know what to expect but I'm keen to try anything and to go into it all with an open mind...]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:14:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1127057&title=hypnobirth#1127057 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : Susy there is also CalmBirth that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1126988&title=hypnobirth#1126988 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 35268
Posted: 15 August 2010 at 9:15pm

Susy there is also CalmBirth that is very similiar ]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:15:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1126988&title=hypnobirth#1126988 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : Hey susyl, I haven&#039;t experienced...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1126974&title=hypnobirth#1126974 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 35268
Posted: 15 August 2010 at 9:01pm

Hey susyl, I haven't experienced it myself, but thought it sounded familiar , I found a few threads about it from here
heres one of them

link ]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:01:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1126974&title=hypnobirth#1126974 <![CDATA[Hypnobirth : Has anybody had any experience...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1126963&title=hypnobirth#1126963 Author: sem
Subject: 35268
Posted: 15 August 2010 at 8:41pm

Has anybody had any experience with hypnobirthing or knows of anybody who has used this technique during labour?

I found this on a website and thought is sounded quite interessting:
Unlike other childbirth methods that teach you how to cope with and manage pain, HypnoBirthing is based on the premise that childbirth does not necessarily need to be painful if the mother is properly prepared and relaxed. When women understand that pain is caused by constrictor hormones, created by fear, they learn, instead, to release fear thus creating endorphins—the feel good hormones. They are then able to change their expectations of long, painful labor and are able to replace them with expectations of a more comfortable birthing. Rather than exhausting, shallow breathing and the distraction techniques of typical “prepared childbirth” programs, HypnoBirthing parents learn deep abdominal breathing and total relaxation, enabling the laboring mother to work in harmony with her body and her baby. This allows her to achieve a shorter and more comfortable labor for herself and baby.]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:41:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35268&PID=1126963&title=hypnobirth#1126963