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HypnoBirthing
HypnoBirthing Program
HypnoBirthing Refresher
In The Media
>
Unexpected Homebirth of Lucy
Unexpected Homebirth of Maple
Kate Middleton's 'hypno' birth the way to go
Squeamish dad helps deliver baby boy George in bathtub
YOGA
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Yoga for Birth
Mums & Bubs
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SCUH Kawana
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Noah.
Otto
Arlo Ray
Hannah
Capri
Riley
Leo
Raffie
George Edward
Luca
Claire Alice
Maddison Marie
Amara Noelle
Noah
Ruben Rain
Riley James
Lola
Kip
Billie
Elijah
Harrison
Nash
Olly & Summer
Naolin
Aston Jai
Ryder
Callie Eve
Nullah
Leon Davis
Eve Josephine
Rocco
Polly
Mary Grace
Marley Heather
Claymore Niklaus
Nambour Hospital
>
Ezra Jason
Harvey Thomas
Leo Aidan
Mia Grace
Teo Soul
Georgia Catherine
Luca
Blake Hudson
Hudson Thomas
Jacob Cole
Tucker Benjamin
Chase
Oskar Lewis
Archer Jeddison
Jack Darcy
Nixon Josh
Bonnie
Wolfgang
Stella Rose
Sadie
Suki
Aiya
Ivy Stone
Huntley
Willow
Leo
Archie
Lani
Nash
Leon
Alice
Charlotte
Grace
Jack
Buderim Hospital
>
Jaxon David
Howie
Charlotte Sarah
Remi Maria Grace
Isaac Theodore
Henley
Pippa
Lilly Kathleen
Luka
Grace
Sasha Rose
Max
Isla Charlotte
Everlee Grae
Ethan
Lucas
Xavier
Ada Mae
Nate
Harrison
Oscar
Clio Madison
Jessica
Max Murray
Maya
Finn
Meila
Oriah
Freya
Poppy
Nixon
Home Births
>
Frankie
Atlas
Parker
Lucy
Maple
Sydnee Rose
Alexander
Willow Aurora
Ari
Theo
Louie
Katelyn
George
Imogen
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Esther, Mater Mothers
Rain, Royal Women's Brisbane
Eliza, Gympie Hospital
Harvey, Mater Hospital
Imogen, Caboolture Hospital
Narayan, Rockhampton
William, SC Midwifery Centre
VBAC
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How did you hear about Joymamma?
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Internet Search
Facebook
Friend
Midwife
Other
If Other please specify:
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This is your
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1st Baby
2nd Baby
3rd Baby
4th Baby
5th or More
What was your age at the time of birth?
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19 or under
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-45
Over 45
Prefer not to say
Did you have a surgical (Cesarean) birth before this baby?
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No
Yes, one
Yes, two or more
How many weeks was your pregnancy at the time of this birth? (gestational age)
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Less than 37 weeks
37 weeks
38 weeks
39 weeks
40 weeks
41 weeks
42 weeks or more
Was this a multiple birth (twins, triplets, etc.)?
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Yes
No
What was your baby's birth weight?
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Less than 5 lb. 8 oz. (2500 gm.)
Between 6 lb. 10 oz. to 7 lb. 11 oz. (3001 to 3500 gm.)
Between 7 lb. 12 oz. to 8 lb. 13 oz. (3501 to 4000 gm.)
Between 8 lb. 14 oz. to 9 lb. 14 oz. (4001 to 4500 gm.)
More than 9 lb. 14 oz. (4500 gm.)
Did you change care providers during this pregnancy?
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No, I went to the same provider or group of providers for the entire pregnancy
Yes, I changed because of moving, insurance, or similar reason
Yes, I changed because of moving, insurance, or similar reason
Where did this birth take place?
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Nambour Hospital
Sunshine Coast Private Hospital
Home
Other
If other, please specify
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Was the birth place the same as you had planned?
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Yes, the birth was in the place we planned
No, place changed because of medical circumstances
No, place changed because of baby's choice--no time to get to hospital
Which birthing professional(s) attended your birth? Please select all that apply.
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Midwife
Obstetrican
Doula
No Professional, unattended birth
Other
Was the care provider who attended your birthing
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The person or one of the people who took the lead in your prenatal care
Someone you met briefly during your prenatal care
Someone you did not meet until the time of your birth
No birthing professional present at birth
Who were your birthing companions, the ones who were there primarily for your support? Select all that apply.
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Spouse or Partner
Doula
HypnoBirthing Practitioner
Your other child(ren)
Other family members
Friend(s)
No birthing companion
Other
After contractions/surges became became fairly regular, how long was your labour? (Not counting pre-labour or Braxton Hicks)
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Less than 4 hours
4-8 hours
9-12 hours
13-18 hours
19-24 hours
More than 24 hours
How did your labour start?
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Labour started spontaneously, with no effort on my part to get it started
Labor began as a result of my efforts to induce or start it
Labor was induced by care provider, did not start spontaneously
Here is a list of things that are sometimes done during labor. Please check all that apply to this birth.
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Two or more vaginal exams
Syntocinon to speed up labour
Rupture of membranes by care provider
Epidural
Gas/Air
Pethidine
TENS
Sterile Water Injection
IV Fluids
Continuous external monitoring
Internal or baby scalp monitor
Vacuum/Ventouse
Forceps
Episiotomy
None of the above
Did you feel pressure from a medical professional to have any of these procedures or interventions?
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Yes
No
Were any procedures or interventions done without your full understanding or permission?
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Yes
No
Did you experience any perineal damage or tearing as a result of this birth?
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No, I did not tear
Yes, minor tearing, with or without stitches
Yes, moderate tearing, requiring stitches
Yes, tearing into anus or rectum, requiring stitches
Was this a surgical (Cesarean) birth?
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Yes, it was Cesarean birth
No, it was a vaginal birth
What was the main position you used as your baby was coming out?
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Lying on back
Lying on side
Propped up, semi-reclining
Squatting or using a birth stool
Standing
Kneeling
Was a birthpool available?
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Yes
No
If so, did you labour in the birthpool?
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Yes
No
Was your baby born in water?
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Yes
No
Please rate your comfort level during early labour (up to 6 cm)
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Comfortable
Mostly comfortable
Uncomfortable
Painful
Extremely Painful
Please rate your comfort level during late labour
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Comfortable
Mostly comfortable
Uncomfortable
Painful
Extremely painful
Please rate your comfort level during birthing phase
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Comfortable
Fairly Comfortable
Uncomfortable
Painful
Extremely Painful
Please list any special circumstances you or your baby experienced with this birth. (Example: pre-eclampsia, unfavorable position, birth defect, etc.)
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How would you rate the quality of the supportive care you received from your care provider:
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Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
How did you prepare for birth
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Yoga
HypnoBirthing
Meditation
Active Birth Workshop
Hospital Antenatal Classes
Other
If other, please specify
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HypnoBirthing helped me:
Be more confident in my ability to birth
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
NA
Be able to communicate better with my care provider
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
Have a better understanding of my birthing options
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
Have a more gentle birth
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
Have a more comfortable birth
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
Have a shorter labor
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
Have a safer birth
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
Make good decisions for birthing
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
Be adequately prepared for labor and birth
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree or Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
N/A
Comment
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The following is a list of words that may describe how you felt when you were giving birth. Please select all that you feel apply to how you felt.
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Helpless
Excited
Groggy
Overwhelmed
Unafraid
Focused
Frightened
Agitated
Capable
Excited
Orgasmic
Unsupported
Alert
Powerful
Confident
Supported
In control
Exhausted
Weak
Calm
Energetic
Other
Please specify
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During the first hour after birth, was your baby primarily
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In your arms
In your arms
With staff for routine newborn care
With staff for special care
Please pick the statement that best describes your baby's first breastfeeding
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Baby crawled to breast and latched on within the first hour
Baby breastfed within the first hour, but did not crawl to breast
Baby first breastfed more than one hour after birth
Did not breastfeed at all (mother's choice)
Did not breastfeed at all (medical or other circumstances)
If your were to have another baby, would you use HypnoBirthing?
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Yes, I would definitely use HypnoBirthing
I may or may not use HypnoBirthing
No, I would not use HypnoBirthing
Will you recommend HypnoBirthing to others?
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Yes, I will recommend HypnoBirthing
I may or may not recommend HypnoBirthing
I will not recommend HypnoBirthing
(Optional) If you had this birth opportunity again, what would you do differently?
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(Optional) Please list any suggestions for improving the HypnoBirthing course
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Apart from meeting your new baby, what was the best thing about your experience of giving birth? We would appreciate knowing as much detail as you care to provide.
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May we contact you for additional information or for permission to use your comments for educational purposes?
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Yes
No
If you agree to be contacted for additional information or for permission to use your comments please list your email address below. All information you provide will remain confidential.
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This concludes our birth survey. Thank you for taking the time to reply. We wish you many happy parenting days.
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About
HypnoBirthing
HypnoBirthing Program
HypnoBirthing Refresher
In The Media
>
Unexpected Homebirth of Lucy
Unexpected Homebirth of Maple
Kate Middleton's 'hypno' birth the way to go
Squeamish dad helps deliver baby boy George in bathtub
YOGA
Pregnancy Yoga
Yoga for Birth
Mums & Bubs
TEACHER TRAINING
Active Birth Workshop
Testimonials
What The Guys are Saying
Birth Stories
SCUH Kawana
>
Noah.
Otto
Arlo Ray
Hannah
Capri
Riley
Leo
Raffie
George Edward
Luca
Claire Alice
Maddison Marie
Amara Noelle
Noah
Ruben Rain
Riley James
Lola
Kip
Billie
Elijah
Harrison
Nash
Olly & Summer
Naolin
Aston Jai
Ryder
Callie Eve
Nullah
Leon Davis
Eve Josephine
Rocco
Polly
Mary Grace
Marley Heather
Claymore Niklaus
Nambour Hospital
>
Ezra Jason
Harvey Thomas
Leo Aidan
Mia Grace
Teo Soul
Georgia Catherine
Luca
Blake Hudson
Hudson Thomas
Jacob Cole
Tucker Benjamin
Chase
Oskar Lewis
Archer Jeddison
Jack Darcy
Nixon Josh
Bonnie
Wolfgang
Stella Rose
Sadie
Suki
Aiya
Ivy Stone
Huntley
Willow
Leo
Archie
Lani
Nash
Leon
Alice
Charlotte
Grace
Jack
Buderim Hospital
>
Jaxon David
Howie
Charlotte Sarah
Remi Maria Grace
Isaac Theodore
Henley
Pippa
Lilly Kathleen
Luka
Grace
Sasha Rose
Max
Isla Charlotte
Everlee Grae
Ethan
Lucas
Xavier
Ada Mae
Nate
Harrison
Oscar
Clio Madison
Jessica
Max Murray
Maya
Finn
Meila
Oriah
Freya
Poppy
Nixon
Home Births
>
Frankie
Atlas
Parker
Lucy
Maple
Sydnee Rose
Alexander
Willow Aurora
Ari
Theo
Louie
Katelyn
George
Imogen
Other Locations
>
Esther, Mater Mothers
Rain, Royal Women's Brisbane
Eliza, Gympie Hospital
Harvey, Mater Hospital
Imogen, Caboolture Hospital
Narayan, Rockhampton
William, SC Midwifery Centre
VBAC
C-Section
Induced Births
Breech Births
Waterbirths
Premature Births
Doula Support
Blog
DOULA
Birth Doula
Store