Enjoy this fantastic birth story from a couple from Anne's first ever Hypnobabies class!

Shanna shares her thoughts on why she chose Hypnobabies:

I chose Hypnobabies because I wanted a comprehensive childbirth education course that also offered a variety of ways to manage pain- I wanted more than just the usual breathing and visualization techniques that are offered in other courses. Previously, I had a little bit of experience with hypnosis and knew that I was receptive to it. Also, Hypnobabies is so much more in depth than some of the other childbirth hypnosis courses, which I liked because I wanted to be well prepared. After reading reviews from others who have gone through the Hypnobabies course and finding so many of the women had such positive experiences I knew that I had made the right decision.

Okay, go get some popcorn and make yourself comfy. This might be a little wordy, but I’ve read it over a few times and just don’t feel like I could cut more out and still have it convey all that went on...plus, I’m just long-winded.

When I found out I was pregnant, I naturally started thinking about childbirth. A number of years ago I had to have a spinal tap and had a very severe spinal headache which led to nausea and the inability to sit upright without severe pain for 2+ weeks. Furthermore, I had localized pain in my spine for months afterwards. It was a miserable experience. I knew I did not want to risk something like that happening with a newborn to care for, so I knew I needed to find some way of dealing with the intensity of childbirth without turning to an epidural. I did my research (and more research and more research) and finally came to the conclusion that Hypnobabies was the right choice as I believe in the power of our minds to shape our experiences.