I have done both HypnoBirthing "The Mongan Method" and Calmbirthing, and all 4 of my children (2 singleton's, one twin birth) were without pain, and therefore without drugs. I cannot recommend this highly enough. The breathing and CD's really helped me remain calm and in control, and considering I am a complete control freak this really appealed to me.

Personally I preferred HypnoBirthing, but I think it was because that was what I did with my first and therefore it was familiar by the time I came to my 2nd and 3rd labours. Calmbirthing certainly has the advantage in that it removes the suggestion that you are somehow hypnotised to give birth, and also it has a lovely Australian voice instead of the American one which can get a little grating.

Good luck

T
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