I did hypnobirthing and I have to say it was the best thing I ever did! Before doing it I was petrified of natural birth. Once I did the first class my fears were almost all gone!! It definitely helped me and I can honestly say that I didn't feel pain with the birth of Oskar, I felt discomfort, but not pain and like Kirsten said, I have the most wonderful memories of his birth and felt a calmness and connection with him before he was even born as they teach you to trust your body and baby and it does connect you. I had to go off my birth plan and have vacuum assist but I did this without drugs and no pain...I say go for it! My birth story is posted here - Oskar Levi's birthing journey