Your Baby, Your Birth: Hypnobirthing Skills For Every Birth

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However, I do feel more emotionally and mentally prepared to approach it confidently and calmly, which is the goal here.

It helped take so much confusion out of the labour and birthing process, and Jo was genuinely there for us if we had questions - even after the course. When it comes to first babies—it’s a huge deal, so don’t forget to wish both parents and the baby well. Babies of smokers are, on average, lighter than other babies, which can cause problems during and after labour. We also offer specialised outpatient services both here and at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. makes you feel that it's OK whatever you choose for your birth (aka not as dogmatic as other books).You should listen to the affirmations track every day whilst completing your everyday activities: while you're getting ready in the morning, during your commute, or during exercise. It seems to mostly be recommended on celebrity endorsements, which is more marketing and ancedotal than anything useful. Whether this is your first, your only, your next or your last baby, how you approach your preparation for birth and early parenting is a significant and very personal decision. I have no doubt that my experiences would’ve been entirely different had she not given me her calm and soothing guidance. Hollie de Cruz is a great teacher - everything is explained simply with the assistance of diagrams where required.

If using an e-cigarette helps you to stop smoking, it is much safer for you and your baby than continuing to smoke. because if drugs that have been tested and approved for human consumption are questionable, how can alternative medicine (which has been tested in no way) be any better? It is with thanks to Jo that I knew what was happening which helped us to be prepared for birth and now breastfeeding. If your partner or anyone else who lives with you smokes, their smoke can affect you and your baby before and after their birth. Jo was very engaging during the course and we felt that being part of such a smaller group made it more personable and easier to get to know the other couples.It's given so many tools for feeling empowered, safe, strong and as the goddess every woman should feel like for the amazing capabilities of her body! The National Smokefree helpline offers free help, support and advice on stopping smoking and can give you details of local support services. Antenatal classes can help you to prepare for your baby’s birth and give you confidence and information. Jo's course was an excellent mix of how to focus on the norm whilst striking the balance of offering realistic advice on when medical intervention is advised. This is a simple message that focuses on the birth of a new baby and the new mom and dad's role in the life of their newborn.