When birth is different to what we had planned
Hypnobirthing Australia™ classes are about preparing for a positive birth, regardless of circumstances. Read on to find out how this mama worked with her caregiver to have a truly positive caesarean birth.
Hi Kate, this is our gorgeous girl Nina who was born on Sunday 20th May at 12:43 weighing 3.79kg and 52cm.
We are absolutely smitten with her. I wanted to tell you about how things turned out and how hypnobirthing and particularly meeting you and our discussions helped me through the process.
Unsurprisingly the birth I had envisioned for us did not go at all to plan. Initially I felt very disappointed when I found out a natural vaginal birth was going to be unlikely. However, due to the trusting relationship I had built with my obstetrician, I felt really informed and respected and like I was in control. At no point did I feel disempowered or like I was being pushed to do something I didn’t want to do.
I think it was your hypnobirthing course that gave me the confidence to get this out of my healthcare providers and not just be a passenger in the process.
Although I didn’t have the experience I wanted (natural birth), I feel really satisfied with everything and just really happy and calm and content.
I still got to use my breathing techniques which helped with getting through the procedures and also throughout the late stages of pregnancy. I think the tools are really helpful for many other settings so none of it will go to waste.
All in all a very positive hypnobirthing story 
Betty & Sam