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William, born at Sunshine Coast Midwifery Centre on 9 Feb 2014

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The midwives thought labour had stopped, when in fact I could feel my son crowning and, amazingly, I lifted him out of the water just 30 minutes later!

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 investigate it further and attend classes in my area. I was a little skeptical at first, but after doing more research into the effects of medical intervention (particularly the drugs used in induction and pain relief) on both mother and child, I was convinced I had to learn more.

My husband and I attended Joymamma HypnoBirthing classes for five weeks where we met other like-minded couples and learned the techniques and preparations needed to have exactly the kind of birth we were hoping for. 

I had a long pre-labour but was able to get through the contractions by relaxing and breathing through them, just as we learned in the classes. As labour intensified, it was suggested that I push through contractions which seemed to stall the progress as a result of exhaustion. At that point my husband and rock of a birthing partner, became my strongest advocate and suggested I continue listening to the Relaxation CD and return to the breathing techniques rather than pushing. Immediately after following his advice, I became so relaxed that I fell asleep between surges!

The midwives thought labour had stopped, when in fact I could feel my son crowning and, amazingly, I lifted him out of the water just 30 minutes later. He is a very calm, contented baby – something I attribute to his calm arrival into this world. Thank you, Carrie for demonstrating the principles to us in such an inviting and engaging way.

I can’t recommend Joymamma HypnoBirthing highly enough and look forward to a refresher course for baby #2!

Kate


JOYMAMMA
Carrie Jeff HBCE
Birth Doula
Active Birth Educator
HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator
​Steering Committee Member - Hypnobirthing International
Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation Teacher
Pregnancy & Post Natal Yoga Teacher
Registered Hypnotherapist ABH USA
HypnoMothering Educator​
Sunshine Coast, Qld
​Australia
​[email protected]

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  • About
  • TEACHER TRAINING
  • 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
  • REVIEWS
    • 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
  • Store