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Mikayla’s fast and un-medicated VBAC birth story
At 2:12 am on Tuesday the 13th of October, I felt a funny kick that woke me up. Soon after I started having some pressure waves. I wasn’t too worried about them, as I have been having practice waves for weeks, but these were very regular and consistent. I [...]

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Well, Matthew is here – born 10/16 at 1028 pm, 8.5 lbs, 21 inches.
Here is his very very long story – sorry, just kept writing.
This definitely needs a BOP at times, but thought I’d share anyway.  Also, occasionally a possible TMI.
I have had two previous inductions that were very good.  I had some IV meds [...]

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I got an epidural with my first child and went natural with my second.  I debated the first half of my third pregnancy if I would have a natural childbirth experience again or if I wanted the epidural.  When I went natural with my second, the pain was unbearable and I thought I was going [...]

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Our precious baby girl was born 2:40 a.m. on September 29!  Here is the story:
I was working at my laptop at the dining room table until after 11:30 p.m. on the 28th (my “guess” date).  I was having some mild contractions, but I had been having them for two months due to an irritable uterus, [...]

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On June 17th, a Wednesday, I felt homey.  The sky was gray in the afternoon and I took that as an excuse not to go to my yoga class.  This was unusual, as I really enjoyed my yoga classes, but I felt a little fatigued.  I went to bed, to rest, and started reading a [...]

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Empowering birth for 2nd time mom.  She wasn’t completely comfortable throughout the birth, but her Hypnobabies helped her have the natural birth she wanted.
I got a lot out of reading all of the birth stories of other mothers using Hypnobabies, and am happy to be able to share my own successful experience. I did [...]

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There was a mom, Michele on the Hypnobabies Yahoo Group who was posting that her OB was doing the “Big Baby Scare” and wanted some input.  I shared my Big Baby Bull link and said, educate yourself and follow your instincts.

She posted her birth story and this was my reply.

This is a GREAT example of [...]

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I don’t know if this mom was using any special tools to stay so calm during her birth.
But this video demonstrates wonderfully how birth can be peaceful, calm and beautiful!

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You can read his mom’s blog post here.  There is even a short video of her relaxing through pressure waves at 9cm.

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A mom posted this on the Hypnobabies Yahoo Group and I asked if I could share it here.  I think it shows the importance of choosing your birth location carefully.  Yes, she could have chosen a hospital MUCH closer, but she wouldn’t be having the birth she wanted there!
Hi all!  I’m just stoked after my [...]

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