Janet Field Hypnotherapy
~ Hypnobabies® Student Birth Stories ~



Team Work

My husband and I were so excited to find out that we were pregnant. I have dreamt of being a mother since I was old enough to walk. It was the greatest day of my life, but it was also the scariest. I was scared because of the past experience I had watching my cousin giving birth. Her birth was long and painful, and her birthing experience left me with a feeling of dread and fear about how I would react when it was time for me to give birth to my daughter. I was nervous and scared about the whole birth experience. After talking to my midwife about all my options, Hypnobabies seemed like the best avenue to take. Because I wanted to have a natural birth without the use of narcotics, Hypnobabies seemed like the best thing for us.

After carrying my daughter around in my tummy for a week after her due date, it was time for another doctor’s visit. Once at the doctor’s office, we learned that our baby’s heart rate was not recovering after each pressure wave like it was supposed to. Immediately after watching the baby’s heart rhythm, my midwife decided it would be best to induce my labor within the next 24 hours. I was shocked! This was not part of my birth plan! So I was a bit nervous about this sudden change of plans. We asked what our options were, and decided to start the process by breaking my water. They were going to give me 5 hours from the time my water broke, and see how I progressed before using Pitocin. I truly believe the saying “what the mind believes, it can achieve.” I focused on our change of plans, and got myself into the Hypno-zone. Even though I wasn’t prepared for a surprise induction, I knew it was the best thing for the baby, which was what mattered most. During every pressure wave, I would completely relax and let my body go to work. It was so amazing!! I believed in my mind that this baby was going to be in my arms within 5 hours, so we would not have to use the Pitocin. WOW—3 ½ hours after my water was broken, I was holding my precious daughter in my arms. The woman’s body is so amazing when you let it work its magic!

Having a great support team including my wonderful husband, Janet (the greatest Doula in the world), and my family, and the Hypnobabies training allowed me to remain focused and confident during the entire birthing process. If there is one piece of advice I could give to all pregnant women, it would be “Believe in yourself and your baby, and miracles will happen!”

I just want to say “WOW!” Hypnobabies was the greatest thing we could have done for the birth of our precious baby girl. The most amazing part of the birth was how well my body and the baby worked together. I knew exactly were Brooke was and could feel her getting closer to me with every pressure wave. I have never had such an awesome experience in my life.

I would do the whole thing over again in a second, and we will definitely be using Hypnobabies again for our next child. And if Janet moves away, I will pay to fly her back for our birth!

Sincerely,

Melissa and Clint Morenus