HypnoBirthing Testimonials

'The difference in pain levels when doing the breathing and when not was very noticeable. I seemed so relaxed that the midwife left at about noon saying I'd probably have the baby that evening, but we had to call her 15 minutes later to say the baby was coming! Danny was born eight minutes later! Compared with my other two births, my contractions were much, much less painful. I also didn't tear as I'd done in both of my previous births.'
Kate, mum to Danny, Highbury

'Lisa's presentation of the HypnoBirthing coursework was both thorough and enjoyable - she put so much energy and research into making it entirely beneficial and rewarding for both of us. The course is filled with great tools and techniques for relying on Mother Nature's most instinctive and powerful resources in childbirth - we have no hesitation in recommending both HypnoBirthing and Lisa.'
Sarah & Chris, parents to Molly May, Sanderstead Hill

'I can highly recommend HypnoBirthing classes with Lisa. Both my husband and I found the experience a valuable part of the pregancy and birth of our son Caleb. It was important to us that the birth be as pain- and intervention-free as possible, as well as a positive experience, and HypnoBirthing® ticked all the boxes. The classes and exercises helped bring us both together and helped my husband to feel more involved in both the pregnancy and birth. I was pretty nervous about the labour and birth and found that the relaxation, breathing exercises and positive visualisation helped turn it around so that I actually looked forward to it. While the birth didn't go to plan, HypnoBirthing® allowed me to keep calm, cope with the pain and make clear, informed decisions. Lisa was a highly motivating tutor - she's passionate about HypnoBirthing® and tailored the course to meet our needs. Lisa helped make HypnoBirthing a highly memorable experience that I would recommend to anyone fortunate enough to know about it.'
Maria, mum to Caleb, Addiscombe

'From the first, we were struck by Lisa's warmth and her passion for HypnoBirthing. My husband started the course with little knowledge about birth, babies or hypnotherapy. Lisa answered his endless questions with incredible patience and gave him information which he, the sceptic, was happy with. We learned so much more than relaxation techniques. I found Lisa inspirational at a time in my pregnancy when I was unwell and was feeling discouraged. By the end of our course, I felt that she was part of our lives and I was genuinely sad when we said goodbye. Perhaps we will take a refresher course if we have any more children!'
Jennifer, mum to Caitlin, Coulsdon

'Although we didn't complete the course in time, we think that HypnoBirthing made our birth experience a very special and positive one. Becky had only very minimal tearing and no need for stitches - I think this was because she was patient and listened to her body re when to push... The midwives were very interested in the whole HypnoBirthing experience and said that Becky had had a 'textbook birth'... Most importantly, we'd like to thank you very, very much for helping to make the birth of our lovely baby, India, a lovely experience. Hypnobirthing techniques definitely made a huge difference - and we really enjoyed the classes.'
Paul and Rebecca, parents to India, Crystal Palace

'HypnoBirthing helped in so many unexpected ways. Internal exams were not a problem, even the membrane sweeps (both usually excruciatingly painful) were also not a problem thanks to relaxation techniques and breathing (and also perineal massage). Once I was in hospital, I just listened to the Rainbow Relaxation CD all the way, during and between contractions and it helped me last the 12 hours - without it I think I would have lasted less than one hour. Then once it got to the epidural stage (in which you still feel very intense pressure in the genital/pubic area), Rainbow continued to help. Lastly what I'm most pleased about is when they whipped away my CD player from me for the C-section, I didn't fall to pieces and was still able to stay in a trance myself for the entire procedure (which was very prolonged due to multiple complications)... and tolerated the entire procedure with only half the amount of drug that they usually give, and I was able to control the side effects of shivering as well - therefore managing to avoid any further opiate drugs. (The last pregnancy I had so many opiates that I almost stopped breathing)... Regarding hypnosis in childbirth, I would highly recommend it to all pregnant women as I discovered it gives you the same "far away" feeling as gas and air and pethidine. "Conventional" analgesia is not more effective and hypnosis certainly has less side effects than pethidine.'
Aileen, mum to Aran, Beckenham

'... We also wanted to send you our very warmest regards and thank you for all the effort you put into our HypnoBirthing classes. Although our birth did not go completely to plan, our HypnoBirthing classes helped us keep on top of things to enable us to keep the birth as natural as possible. We felt you as a teacher were enthuastic and encouraging and particularly wanted to thank you for being available at the end of the phone. We wish you all the very best with your other HypnoBirthing couples.'
Lynlea and Gareth, parents to Lucas, Dulwich

'... I was transferred to the labour ward and within an hour I was 5cm dilated. By this point my surges were coming thick and fast and I was using gas and air. I was trying to listen to my Rainbow CD as well but unfortunately I couldn't concentrate very much as I was constantly being monitored in case the baby's heart rate dropped, so I caved and opted for an epdiural. However, as it happens the epidural didn't work. By the time the anaesthetist came to re-apply the dosage I was fully dilated and it was too late, so in the end I delivered our little boy completely naturally and only utilised gas and air. The perineal massage appeared to have paid off when the midwife said I could accomodate the baby by stretching naturally, but at the last minute (and I literally mean at the last minute!), Aral's heart rate fell dramatcically so I had to have an episiotomy to get him out quickly. One more push later and he was out. After the birth my placenta didn't come out so I had to be taken into theatre for manual removal. So basically I had quite a hard time with unexpected complications so HypnoBirthing took a bit of a back seat but definitely helped me to cope and I used the breathing exercises throughout. Funnily enough I continued to use HypnoBirthing after the birth as well because I had several stitches deep breathing was VERY helpful for when I went to the toilet and for relieving discomfort.'
Sim, mum to Aral, Croydon

To read an article about a sceptical father's experience of HypnoBirthing® called 'I swore I'd never be there, but my baby's birth was mesmerising', published in the Daily Mail on 29 November 2007, click here.

To read an article about a doctor who used HypnoBirthing® techniques during the birth of her daughter called 'I Had A Baby Under Hypnosis', published in the Daily Mail on 4 December 2000, click here.

To read an article about a journalist's experience of HypnoBirthing® called Birth Bliss, published in TIME magazine on 22 February 2004, click here.

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