Hi Emily - I did a hypnobirthing course prior to birthing DS1 and I've had two incredible births. I felt empowered and in control during both births and achieved my aim to have my babies birthed drug free and without intervention (while under the care of an obstetrician and in a hospital environment). Hypnobirthing/calmbirthing is brilliant in taking away the "fear factor" and helping you achieve the self confidence to birth the way you want. You come out of the course knowing you can do it. Good luck.