We had our first Hypnobirthing class last night. I registered for this class several months ago and have been eagerly awaiting them. Imagine my relief now that the classes have actually started.
Our first class met my expectations completely. I was pleased to learn that many of the principles I learned in Weight Watchers are similar or identical to those used in Hypnobirthing. For instance....the power of positive thinking and positive self talk is critical in weight loss and also Hypnobirthing. It took me a while to really believe that my positive or negative self talk really affected my outcome at WW, but after spending the time in the WW program, there is no denying that PST is crucial to success. Therefore it is easy for me to accept that PST will bring to pass and easy and gentle normal birth.
The other thing that I really took away from the class last night is that a confident relaxed mother (me) and body (also me) will allow my body's natural birth instincts to take over and birth this new baby with out the pain and fear I experienced last time.
We also got a taste of what relaxation through self hypnosis is like. I must say...very pleasant. Why more people don't use this tool for birthing is beyond me.
After my first class I must say...If you tell me I am crazy for doing this, I will only tell you that YOU are the one who is crazy for not doing this.
Sloppy Joe Pot Pie
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8 comments:
So, I am sitting here adding "Subscriptions" to google reader, and all the sudden, yours says you have a new post! And you do, and I read it, and google reader is great. And so are you. Good for you and your postivie thinking. I need to learn from your good example. Sometimes I think I get caught up in me feeling sorry for myself and so I complain a lot. A lot. A lot.... I will stop! thanks for the motivation.
I am so impressed, and confused, by your determination to do difficult things. You do make me wish I could go about the whole birthing process this way, but as it is, I will just have to live vicariously through you and your positive thinking. Go Kristin!
You go girl! I am so excited for you to do this! I am so impressed!
I think you're nutso! haha... just kidding. I think they're onto something here!
I have wanted to take a hypnobirth class. Are you taking it through your hospital? How many weeks is the class. I guess I better jump on it if I want to do it before this baby comes.
since i will not be having anymore children, you will just have to let me know how this goes! i enjoy drugs, but that is just me (a wuss.) you are one brave person!
(ps-i did have a girlfriend do this and had a GREAT experience.)
Hurray for you! I am so glad you liked your 1st class. Karl and I both left saying, "Well that all just made sense. Way less wierd than I thought it would be. It just made sense." You have an awesome attitude and will have an awesome birth! Hypnobirthing is the only way to go! I am looking forward to my next one in July!
Hey! I came across your blog through Heather! Long time no see huh? You're family is adorable! You look great too! Good luck with your birthing plan. It sounds good! I have c-sections! So I can't try this out! Bummer!
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