I had her naturally in the water, no drugs just tens machine and Hypnobirthing breathing at Watford ABC Midwife Led Unit. The midwives at ABC were so surprised when I came in and I was already 7cm and so calm for a first time mum. They said what ever I had been doing...
Birth Stories
Water Birth
Sophie and Ary’s Water Birth, Baby Inès
Our daughter Inès was born, calmly and confidently. After nearly a week of stop-start pre-labour and early labour, the surges intensified and I breathed through them at home on my birthing ball. We drove to the hospital and I continued to breathe through my surges in...
Rachel and Pete’s Second HypnoBirth
Orelia was born in the birthing pool, at Lister, exactly as we had hoped. The hypnobirthing techniques you taught me got me through an intense labour. I breathed her head out and delivered her body with one push. Pete caught her in the pool and brought her up to my...
Sam and Chris’s Home Water Birth, Baby Matilda
We wanted to let you know, Louise that we welcomed Matilda safely at home in the birthing pool. The midwife arrived when I was 6cm dilated. As the surges got stronger, I was finding it difficult to stay focused, so used some gas and air, which helped. Thanks to you,...
Sam and Chris home birth story baby Matilda
Although a little late, we wanted to let you know that we welcomed Matilda safely at home in the pool. The affirmations and techniques kept me calm and relaxed in the beginning stages. The midwife arrived when I was 6cm. Thank you for everything, it is safe to say...
Rachel and Pete’s Birth Story
Orelia was born in the birthing pool, at Lister, exactly as we had hoped. The hypnobirthing techniques you taught me got me through an intense labour. I breathed her head out and delivered her body with one push. Pete caught her in the pool and brought her up to my...