i have just been accepted into the HATCH trial at the Adelaide WOmen's and CHildren's Hospital, it's a hynobirthing trial run by an anaethetist who is also a hypnotist. The trial is done the three weeks before birth. I think there are three groups of preg. women. one group does NO hynobirth learning, one group does hypnobirth training with a cd they take home, and one group does hypnbirth training at the hospital (I'm in that group).

I have also just gotten hold of the Pink Kit, and hope that will help me have a gentle birth. Haven't learnt any breathing techniques yet but my midwife assures me she will be encouraging and modelling good breathing during my labour so it won't matter.

I will be at home in a birthing pool in my loungeroom - no gas or drugs - so i really hope the hypnobirthing helps me!!!