Hi Mel,

I'm about to finish a four-week HypnoBirthing course and have enjoyed the experience. Hospital ante-natal classes didn't really touch the sides of what we could do to help ourselves have a natural, drug-free birth ... it felt like it was a "given" that we would seek painkillers or a C-section.

I'm expecting first bub in approx 7 weeks and feeling much more prepared and sure of myself thanks to the breathing and relaxation techniques learnt. I (and DH) are seeking an active, natural birth without drugs, which is what hypnobirthing is all about. Essentially our course has helped me to trust myself and my body (ie/ birthing is what we were born to do) and HypnoBirthing also seeks to remove the fear = pain mentality.

Ultimately, I can't recommend HypnoBirthing highly enough. Of course, I've got my first labour to get through ... and I'm keeping an open mind about what may unfold ... but I feel confident and positive that I'll get the labour I want.

Hope you find this information a help. Good luck.
Cheers, Andie