My Own Story
On the 14th July 2005 I was privileged to have my third baby using hypnosis. My previous deliveries had been with epidurals – with vastly different experiences. My first delivery required a top-up of epidural. I was of no help in the process as I was numb from the belly down and felt like something from the Muppet Show with someone throwing my legs here and there. The midwife would say “push”, as I was numb I had no concept of pushing. After a definitely laboured labour (really I did nothing and felt nothing) my little boy was born into brightness. A bright lovely, healthy boy who continues to be bright with a wonderful disposition.
My second delivery took place at around 2 am. The delivery was moving along very fast with no time for the epidural to work. I was like a wounded animal, flaying around the bed, I had no idea of how to deal with the pain and to all intents and purposes I was a wild animal. I was told by staff to “shh..” – there I was aged 36 being told to “shh..” My little girl was born into very bright lights, the neo-natal doctor was called because my baby was in distress yet I was not told. What a traumatic entry for a little baby! I believe she still hasn’t forgiven me for her abrupt entry into the world.
By the time my third baby was to arrive, I had qualified as a hypnotherapist and was delighted to be able to put “my money where my mouth was”. What a transformation, I was like a serene goddess. Breathing and working with my body. Remember, I told myself, each contraction is a step closer to seeing my little baby. She had experienced hypnosis before as I was practicing throughout my pregnancy and what a wonderful experience for her. My midwife was a dream. With lights down low (again it was another middle of the night job!), quietness and serenity prevailed.
I viewed the contractions like an athlete. The contraction was my hill I had to climb which would peak and then I could free wheel! I had trained myself to go deep into trance between contractions to build up my energy. So much so, I was almost asleep in the 30 seconds between contractions.
Then, there was a change, this last contraction was not abating, the pain changed and was so intense. It took all my reserves as well as positive encouragement from my midwife and husband. Then, I felt my baby’s head crowning – EUREKA! Now I know how this works and stayed with my push as I felt her ease her way out into this world.
Out she came, my beautiful hypnosis baby!
She is the most placid, sweetest little girl which I believe is down to her time inside me being relaxed with hypnosis and then her delivery was perfect everything I could have wished for her and myself. For all you mothers out there, she was the largest of my three babies – weighing in at 8lbs 13 (I’m 5ft 2ins).
Three weeks later I was back in my regular clothes (which had never happened with the others). All thanks to hypnosis.
