I did hypnobirthing (also known as calm birthing) and like Lucy said... AMAZING! It was my first experience of labour as my first was a c/s .. and I LOVED it and actually didn't feel pain, felt some discomfort but not pain. 3 1/2 hours and he was born. I don't have anything bad to say about it at all. My advice though, which has been said by a few already... is yes have your plan but be open minded about it. I went in wanting drug free and got it, but I was also open to things changing if need be. All the best!!!