MY POSITIVE BIRTH STORY | HYPNOBIRTHING | MY LABOUR & BIRTH STORY

MY POSITIVE BIRTH STORY | HYPNOBIRTHING | MY LABOUR & BIRTH STORY | POSITIVE BIRTH STORY UK
Welcome to my labour and birth story! If you want to hear a positive birth story then I had a really positive birth experience, with a water birth, hypnobirthing and no pain relief. NB. This is often referred to as natural labour and delivery. However I see ALL births as natural - its just the term that is used!
My positive natural birth story details how I felt just before I went into labour, and then all stages of labour and delivery. It's a happy birth story! I loved watching positive birth stories to help get me in a positive mind frame ready for labour and birth, so I hope this helps you too.
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Time stamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:25 Did I know baby was coming? The weeks leading up to labour
3:46 Birth plan
4:30 Signs of labour the days before
5:49 Is this early labour?
7:09 Contractions begin
8:51 That day labouring at home
14:02 Arriving at hospital
17:36 Getting into the pool
17:44 7cms dilated!
19:51 Back into the pool - relief!
20:34 Labour whilst in the pool
22:21 Nearly losing control
22:45 The down stage of labour - baby on his way!
23:42 Baby really is coming - last bit!
24:15 Birth
25:14 Holding the baby for the first time - boy or girl?!
26:30 Placenta management
27:00 Placenta birth!
27:29 Skin to skin
27:56 Discussion about having no pain relief
28:33 Birth date and conclusion
29:09 It's okay to have pain relief!
30:34 My hypnobirthing and labour experience (please see my separate video on hypnobirthing)
32:21 Ending of video
I refer to hypnobirthing with The Positive Birth Company so here is their website: thepositivebirthcompany.co.uk/
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Thank you so so much for watching xx
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ABOUT ME: Hi! I'm Helen, an over sharer, an over worrier yet always trying to stay positive. Expect content that is honest and down to earth about trying to conceive, pregnancy and becoming a mummy for the first time. Welcome to my channel! I hope you stick around xx
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[@HelenGraceC]

I really hope you enjoy this one! Please let me know any questions you have 😊💖. Here’s my Hypnobirthing tips video!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYPUqpyle9ebatU

[@fionamccallion6831]

I love this ! I'm almost 30 weeks pregnant too and I have completed a hypnobirthing course too - so I am hopeful! I keep getting recommended positive birth stories and this was gorgeous x

[@HelenGraceC]

Aww amazing, I’m glad you enjoyed watching! I’ve not long had my second baby - keep meaning to do a video on the birth story, but I have written a post on instagram (my account is in my description) if that’ll help too (water birth at home). Good luck for your birth and thank you for watching !❤️✨xx

[@shellsa1984]

Fab video helen. Just listened to it as part of my hypnobirthing prep whilst having a bath with a candle :) thanks for uploading :) x

[@HelenGraceC]

Ah that’s amazing and I’m so glad you enjoyed it 💞💞 thank you so much for watching/ listening!!! xx

[@LarissaWhite]

Loved hearing about your labour story!!! Thank you for sharing Helen 💕

[@HelenGraceC]

Aw thank you! Thank you so much for watching 😊💜xx

[@izzycarter3429]

Helen! Amazing! I have just been watching positive birth videos and came across yours! Yaay 🥰💕 thanks for sharing. Xx

[@HelenGraceC]

Oh hi Izzy haha that's funny you came across mine!! Hope you enjoyed it 😁😁💗💗 xxx

[@nicolesuehome]

Beautiful birth story! I’m due in about 7 weeks and hope to have an as calm and positive experience as you. ☺️

[@HelenGraceC]

Ooh so exciting! Have an amazing birth! Honestly just counting my breathing did so much to keep me calm! Thank you so much for watching xx

[@SoulfulRose]

Thanks for sharing your positive water birth. I appreciate you going through every stage as this is helpful. Congratulations on your new addition 🙏🏾❤️

[@HelenGraceC]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment ❤️❤️ I’m so pleased you found this helpful! All good wishes for your birth 🥰xxx

[@GLASgirl05]

Thank you for sharing. That was really encouraging!

[@HelenGraceC]

Ahh you are welcome, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Good luck to you ❤️xx

[@MummyCleans]

I can’t believe how similar our births were! I did the online course with the positive birth company and loved it, I didn’t have the Freya app because my birth was 2 years ago but the breathing was the main thing that helped and I loved being in the water, I really want to film my birth story because I found it so helpful watching them and it’s one of the main reasons for starting my channel but for some reason I’m quite nervous to do it, I wrote it all down too and I’m so glad I did. Really enjoyed this video ❤️

[@HelenGraceC]

Oh that’s so amazing! Yes I loved the positive birth company, honestly helps so much doesn’t it!! Aww definitely film It, I know it’s such a personal thing to share and takes a while to talk through it haha I’d love to hear though!! Thank you for watching mine! 💖💖xxx

[@mariamccormack6869]

I really enjoyed your birth story. Especially your wee song part and all your honesty.

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Maria, thank you so so much for your comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching xx

[@hollysturgeon]

Huge congratulations! I'm due in early november and want to have a natural birth like you had. I'm utterly terrified but this really helped. Thank you xx

[@HelenGraceC]

Thank you!! Ahh honestly don’t be terrified - your body is made to do this!! I really recommend doing some Hypnobirthing even if just the book and app. So excited for you 💕💕. Thank you so much for watching! Xx

[@earthamiya4391]

Are you from Bristol? Really refreshing to hear this positive story from someone like me! I’m due in 5 weeks so watching KZbin for positive stories x

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi! Yes I am from Bristol’ Aw wow thank you so much for watching and hope you enjoyed! All good wishes for your birth, so exciting! 💗💗✨✨xxx

[@sisa2800]

Tks so much for sharing your beautiful and inspired story xx

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Sara ❤️ thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m really glad you enjoyed it ✨best wishes to you. Thank you for watching! Xxx

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

Really enjoyed this! :) I'm in week 37 and also did the positive birth company so taking her advice and constantly watching positive birth stories!

[@HelenGraceC]

Ah thank you so much for watching! Congratulations, such an exciting lovely time 🥰💞 hehe she is amazing isn’t she as is that pack! Good luck with it all and enjoy every moment 💖💖xx

[@jamesgeorge32]

Such a positive and lovely video!

[@HelenGraceC]

Aw thank you so much! And for watching 💞xx

[@Bananachan289]

This made me feel so much better about my upcoming birth! Such a great story!

[@HelenGraceC]

Ahh I’m so so pleased ❤️❤️❤️ have an amazing birth and enjoy!! Xx

[@hananbellaismail9254]

I really Enjoyed watching this, one of my favourite birth stories.

[@HelenGraceC]

Ah that’s so lovely to hear, thank you so much for watching. I’m really glad you enjoyed it! xx

[@staceyfairclough1104]

Loving all of your videos. Looking forward to more and more with gorgeous Baby Arthur in please. 😍😘

[@HelenGraceC]

Aw thank you so so much! Ah yes plenty more to come ❤️❤️xx

[@tarahclubb4243]

Beautiful story and you explained your reasoning for no pain relief very graciously. 💛

[@HelenGraceC]

Oh thank you so much 💗 that’s a kind comment xx

[@anna-brittaeesmaa-ct3mz]

Thank you for sharing your positive birth story. I’m 32w and this has definitely inspired me and given me confidence to follow through with my (very similar) birth plan :)

[@HelenGraceC]

Ahh I’m so glad it was helpful for you! Definitely have confidence and faith! I hope you have an amazing birth ❤️❤️ thank you so much for your comment xx

[@elizabethcw9378]

Beautiful story! Congratulations ❤

[@HelenGraceC]

Aw thank you so so much ❤️ glad you liked watching! ☺️xx

[@VJamester]

This was so helpful! Thanks so much for sharing x

[@HelenGraceC]

Ah I’m so pleased you found it helpful! You are welcome and good luck! 💗xx

[@lucyrose7275]

Loved this 😊 I really want to aim for a water birth with little pain relief as I’m worried about how it will make me feel (I have a huge phobia of being sick.. not great with morning sickness that was hell on Earth 😂) so this video gives me lots of encouragement!! Would love to hear more about hypnobirthing, I’ve read the book but wondering whether to do the online course too xx

[@HelenGraceC]

Ah thank you, you can do it if that’s what you want. Would totally recommend the course. And the app was amazing to help me during labour!! Eek very exciting ❤️❤️ xx

[@lamsi094]

Such a good video and you come across very lovely and personable.

[@HelenGraceC]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! And I’m really glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching 💗xx

[@kateababyaflatandafiat3339]

Hypnobirthing sounds really good. I did a few online hypnotherapy meditations is the lead up and found it really helpful x

[@HelenGraceC]

Oh amazing! I think it helps so much to practice being relaxed and getting into a positive mindset! Xx

[@Missbutterflyist]

Loved this so reassuring watching these I'm due in the next 4 weeks and I've done the PBC course but still a bit anxious at times. I was wondering if you practices your breathing technique before labour?

[@HelenGraceC]

Bre Bre ah thank you for watching! Yes I did practice the breathing, every day for a few weeks, not loads but just for the couple minutes. Down breathing I found tricky but just kept up breathing. I swear by that with the counting - really really helped me focus and be calm! Aw good luck, you can do it, and enjoy it!! ❤️❤️xx

[@MsMusicLola]

Hi Helen, very much enjoyed listening to your experience, thank you very much! I was wondering, what does one wear while in the birthing pool?

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi! Ah so glad you enjoyed it! You can wear what you like, nothing at all, or bikini top/ bra, or a normal top!! however you feel comfy! xx

[@margaretbirchall3412]

Brilliant 👏

[@HelenGraceC]

Thank you so much for watching Margaret 💗xx

[@Bouvardia-Blossom]

Awww so glad to hear your birth experience was so positive 💕 I am 34 weeks pregnant and I am wondering whether it is possible to have positive birth experience without hypnobirth classes?

[@HelenGraceC]

hi Patricia, thank you so much! yes of course it is. I did online thing but you could just look into it. I have also filmed a Hypnobirthing video recently which I think could really help you! as I go through the basics of it! I think positive births are always possible, it just helps knowing some of the things Hypnobirthing teaches 💖💖 xxx

[@lauraa.3610]

Great story Helen! I also plan to hypnobirth and I have a low pain threshold as well so I was worried that I might freak out during labour, but your story gave me more confidence. Did you do a workout routine during pregnancy?

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Laura 💕 thank you so much and glad you enjoyed it! Ah yes I think our pain thresholds must be partly in our minds, have confidence! I did try and go for walks most days and then in the last 6 weeks or so (?), I started swimming a couple times a week! How far along are you now? Good luck and enjoy ❤😊xxx

[@lauraa.3610]

@@HelenGraceC Thank you! I am 26 weeks but I started watching positive birth stories and reading about hypnobirthing even before I was pregnant to help me get rid of fears and prepare for a natural water birth hopefully, because honestly I am more scared of epidurals and really want to do it without. 😊

[@HelenGraceC]

@@lauraa.3610 aw amazing!! Yes I totally knew I wanted to do hypnobirthing before I was pregnant lol. Ah yeah I really wanted to avoid that too. I think if you know you really don’t want them you won’t ask for one! Especially if you put in your birth plan for no one to offer it either!! I’ve got a video about my hypnobirthing tips too if it helps. Are you doing an online course or anything? 💗xx

[@lauraa.3610]

@@HelenGraceC Yes, I ve seen your hypnobirthing tips video and really enjoyed it. I am not doing any course just reading lots books about birth and listening to relaxation, positive affirmations tracks while practising deep breathing.

[@HelenGraceC]

@@lauraa.3610 oh amazing thank you!! Aw that all sounds great 💗💗 you sound very well prepared for it all xxx

[@user-zo6pg5rh2f]

Hey Helen ! Couple questions for you…I’ve listened to the positive birth company’s book as an audio book and replay the affirmations and relaxing techniques every night- I’m 33 weeks. I also have the Freya app. Do you think it’s worth also getting the hypnobirthing pack, as I would think it’s about the same content as the book ? Let me know ur thoughts and thanks so much for sharing your beautiful birth story !

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi sorry this is a late reply, hope not too late!!! Hmm I’ve thought this questions myself. I’ve just had second baby and I did use it all again lol the pack does have probably the same as the info in the book and relaxations in the app. You prob don’t need as such but nice to have! Sorry probably not that helpful 😆. Thank you so much for watching! Good luck for your birth 💝💝xx

[@irinagrimble2813]

Thank you for sharing your story! Did you recover ok from the stitches? I’m too a first time mum and have read and done a course on hypnobirthing but the tearing is the one thing that makes me nervous

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Irina, you’re so welcome. Yes recovery was fine! Ahh I think in theory if you’re more relaxed you have a better chance. I also didn’t do any of the massage which might help too! I think once you’re in Labour you don’t think of it too much. Or at least there’s little else you can do - in a good way! Just concentrate on everything else / your breathing ❤️. Good luck for your birth! Xx

[@Emilygregoire9]

my baby has the same birthday! he is five now but i'm pregnant with my third baby so thank you for this lovely birth story!

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Emily! Ah that’s amazing. Ooh congratulations ❤️✨ I’m really glad you liked hearing, thank you for watching! Best wishes for your birth ❤️❤️❤️xxx

[@sarahcpearson81]

My little girl is a 16th Jan too 💖

[@HelenGraceC]

@@sarahcpearson81 aww yay how old is your little girl?? Xxx

[@graceyblossom]

Your birth sounds like everything I put on my plan and would’ve liked 😂 I would have LOVED a water birth. Such an amazing experience. Did you say you only pushed for 18 minutes lol? Amazing having no pain relief 👍🏻 x

[@HelenGraceC]

Gracey Blossom aww really, I know I was very lucky it all worked out so I could have a water one. Haha yes think was about that, they said that’s quite quick lol. Ah thank you it’s weird it didn’t occur to me haha labour does funny things!! Xx

[@nicolamtp]

This would be how I would like my birth to go also 💕xx

[@HelenGraceC]

Ahh I hope you get the birth you want 💞 just read up on all the choices you get offered. So exciting! Good luck 🌟xxx

[@nicolamtp]

@@HelenGraceC 🤞💕🍐

[@KnowingHeart613]

I am only 34 weeks at this point but also have the PBC digital pack and freya app and love them sooo much...want to get the book hopefully before babe comes...love ur story so wonderful...i am super excited for this time around for birth!!!!

[@georginaboyle7098]

I have the pbc book, do you think the online classes on top of that are worth it?

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Georgina, I do really think that you get a lot out of the actual classes. It brings more out of it and you get a better understanding! And then the exercises you can listen to etc. so yes I would really recommend!! Good luck ❤️❤️xxx

[@georginaboyle7098]

@@HelenGraceC thank you! I’ll commit to it then! Just didn’t want to if it said all the things the book does 💖

[@HelenGraceC]

You’re welcome! I definitely think there’s some value in actually hearing/ listening to all the info and the affirmations. I used to play it in the car haha - the Freya app does that too but obviously not the lessons! I had it all but was really glad! And I would again too 😊xx

[@rebeccaclarke1099]

Hi im new here, how come you didn't want any students to be at ths birth?

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Rebecca! Thank you for watching. I just wanted as little people in the room as possible for such an intimate personal time. So I could feel comfortable as possible! That being said I ended up with a student anyway which was okay. There wasn’t as much talking as I thought there’d be between the midwife and student! Also once you’re in the midst of labour I didn’t really notice her lol not sure what I would do if there’s a next time however!!xx

[@neelumjaza4322]

I wouldn't know to say I don't want a student nurse

[@HelenGraceC]

Aw I wrote it in my birth plan. That’s the best thing to do. And get birth partner to give it otherwise. But honestly mine was very discreet. But I probably would say no students again! Xx