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Non-medicated Childbirth?
I had a non-medicated birth for my fisrt child, and I used the Bradley method. I loved it! All 7 women in my class had non-medicated birth, so it was very ...
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- I also recommend the Birth Partner. There were great positions and techniques for making the birth easier. My second was delivered without an epidural. She was induced...
- Hi C., You've gotten some really good responses and I just wanted to share with you one of my favorite quotes that I find empowering. "There is a secret in our cultu...
- Books I loved were: The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer Natural Childbirth The Bradley Way by Susan Mc Cutcheon My first birth was a C-secti...
What Is Your Experience with Natural Childbirth Methods?
As background, I took Bradley classes before my birth and am now training .... Bradley gives the how to and why natural birth is so much healthier for mom ...
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- I used the hypnobabies program while preparing for the birth of my twins. I joined the hypnobabies yahoo group for online support and I also bought the program used o...
- I had bradley classes with my first pregnancy and greatly enjoyed them. I most appreciated the ways that bradley included and made dad a huge part of the process of l...
- I've heard such good things about hypnobirthing. My friend has 5 kids and read the book before her last. She said it was so much better than all the others.
Natural Childbirth/drug Free - Do the Childbirth Classes Help?
My husband and I took classes for a Bradley Birth (Husband Coached Childbirth). It was an amazing experience to learn about your body (I knew about my body, ...
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- I did both types of childbirth. Quite honestly I had a better experience with the all natural childbirth. The Bradley method was great, but be careful, as a friend o...
- I did a Bradley class, and let me tell you, there is NO WAY I could have have a natural childbirth without it. I labored for over 24 hours. If you are interested...
- You go girl! I had my daughter without the aid of drugs and I'm so glad I did. My husband and I couldn't afford to take classes, so I rented some DVDs from our local...
Natural Childbirth
As long as you stay focused and in control you can have a successful natural birth. I've heard of other women using Hypnobirthing. We used the Bradley ...
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- I have had 2 natural births. One in a pool at home in my bedroom (40 hr labor total, 6 hrs from water break to baby out), the other in the car on the way to the birth ...
- I had a wonderful birth without drugs, at home and in a birth tub. I totally recommend to have a water homberith. In the bay area try to talk with one of the midwives ...
- Hi S., My name is J. and I had a wonderful home birth 17 mos ago. I intended to have a water birth but everytime I got in the water I got too relaxed and my contracti...
Need Advice on Skipping the Epidural
You can do it! :) I had all 3 of my babies drug free with midwives and using The Bradley Method. There are other childbirth education options too. ...
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- I've had 2 children with no epidural (and 1 on the way that will be without an epidural), and both were induced with pitocin. If you really don't want the epidural, t...
- I recommend classes like The Bradley Method or Hypno Birthing and also, a doula. Having you partner be supportive and (the classes and doula help with this) working as...
- I just had my first baby in April and did s without an epidural. I was concerned with the possible side effects on the baby and afraid of having a needle in my back. ...
Anyone Know of a Good Birthing Class?
My midwife recommended one that teaches the Bradley method (natural birth), but they are a little pricey. I am just wondering if anyone can recommend ...
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- We took our "birth class" at Presby Plano and got alot out of it. Good Luck!!
- Plano Presby is what I was going to suggest too. Follow this link and click on Classes at Presyterian Healthcare System Hospitals. A pop-up box will open where you can...
- I took mine through Medical Center of Plano and highly recommend it. I think it was like $200 for all of the classes.
Scared About Childbirth
I loved this book (the Bradley method); it is a natural chilbirth book, ... I had a say in my birth and that made all the difference in the world to me and ...
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- It is so nice to hear that you want to prepare yourself. I highly reccomend Hynobirthing - Vivian Keeler teaches a great Hypnobirthing class at the Hollywood Birth Ce...
- Visit www.Personalchildbirthtrainer.com !!
- Hi H.! You will be just fine. And just remember...it is only one day of your life...for a lifetime of love! My husband and I took a hypnobirthing class. I don't th...
Seeking Advice for Birthing Classes
Our favorite class is the Bradley Method (www.bradleybirth.com). It has a solid reputation for being one of the most informative concerning birth. ...
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- Congratulations on your pregnancy. Definatly birthing classes are worthwhile. It helped alot and it was a great experience for both myself and my husband. I had a m...
- I recommend fully researching the effects of an epidural before deciding to get one. Epidurals can cause problems that can be worse than the pain of childbirth. I go...
- As a childbirth instructor I do believe classes are very important. A good birth experience is the key. If you are educated and have good support then you increase y...
Anyone Try Hynobirthing / Hypnobabies?
I'm sorry I don't have any knowledge of hypnobirthing however I used the Bradley Method and a doula and gave birth to a 9 pound 15 oz son naturally. ...
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- Child birth is suppose to be painful. I don't know of any one who ever gave birth with out discomfort at one stage or another.It doesn't last that long , you don't nee...
- Hi A., I have not tried Hypnobirthing, but did help a couple during their labor & delivery who used it. I was very impressed as she was able to tolerate a long labo...
- I am going to recommend hiring a doula. It's worth every cent. Amy Chavez is a great doula in the area. You can read more about her here: http://www.mamasource.c...
Help with Birthing Methods
The baby is much more awake after birth than those medicated. My doula was very beneficial. Also I read the bradley method which help me with breathing. ...
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- Congratulations on your pregnancy! You may want to look into using a doula during your delivery. I have never used one, but I have heard from friends (especially tho...
- Hi L., I'm pretty sure there are some sources online that you can get hypnobirthing 'classes' in book form, or on CD's. Much cheaper then a class. I know one woma...
- I agree with Audrey. It is amazing. I had 2 epidurals and one natural. the natural was by far the easiest with recovery. I put my pelvis out of place with my 2nd ep...
