What Is HYPNOBIRTHING? Why does GUIDED MEDITATION + AFFIRMATION Work for Birth?

[@cillahenry5671]

It really works, i used the built to birth course mindful meditation and it made my first labour and birth experience go so well. Not once did I feel the need for any medication and it was almost as though this method acted as a painkiller in its own way. Amazing!! I’m so grateful for this guide to be available to everyone and thank you Bridget for helping me achieve a natural birth experience. 💓

[@TheDragonforces]

Ooooh so happy for you! How empowering it must have been! Did you use it while birthing at the hospital? I have to birth at the hospital as my first pregnancy had a complications, and I'm really worried the hospital ambiance would interfere with my ability to relax and trust the process

[@randomshevlogs_]

Hello! Yes, I did use this whilst birthing at the hospital. Also, i am now pregnant again! I will definitely be using it again, maybe at home this time. 💕​@TheDragonforces

[@randomshevlogs_]

​​@@TheDragonforcesDepending on what the staff are like, you might be able to ask for them to adjust the environment to your liking, I'm sure most would oblige. I feel like when you are focused on using mindfulness meditation, you are in the zone and tend to push out your surroundings to concentrate.

[@sabrinaberryman2948]

I listened to your mantras during my first labor, now im 30 weeks pregnant with my second and im excited to meditate during my contractions again. I labored literally laying and swaying in the bath and listening to your voice on a Bluetooth speaker. No meditation does not take away the pain but it does help you understand that contractions = progression. I felt primitive and like i could of given birth behind a bush in the forest. I was made for this. We all were made for this.

[@MSAMEMIM]

Omg same!

[@amandalinhitt]

This really does work! I listened to your affirmation meditations during my naps from near the beginning of my pregnancy. I also read Ina Gaskin’s books, Birth Without Fear, + the Positive Birthing Company’s book to inform myself about birth...removing fear of the unknown. My first birth was so pain-free, I was in denial I was even pushing until my doula arrived at my home + informed me my baby’s head was coming out. I had a 5 hour total labor + it seemed so fast. I never felt the need for medical help; I intended to have a birth clinic birth with my midwives + ended up having my baby in my bathtub. I was definitely in “labor land”, because I didn’t even know I was doing this, but I was told by my midwives that I was telling myself out loud how amazing I was as I was pushing! Those months of affirmations really helped me. The magical experience of using affirmations gave me literally the most empowering physical experience of my life. I relive that dreamy birth frequently + can’t wait to have another baby. I also use affirmations in lots of other ways now during stressful situations.

[@Stuarts84]

Wow, that is so cool!

[@cassandraz3035]

Thank you so much to take time to share this !

[@amandanicole3014]

What is the book called by the positive birth company??

[@amandalinhitt]

@@amandanicole3014 Hypnobirthing: Practical Ways to Make your Birth Better by Siobhan Miller ✨

[@aqueen13]

I had a similar experience with a completely pain free and euphoric birth for my 3rd baby using hypnobirthing. It was exhilarating and made me fall in love with birth.

[@nellyscorner]

I just had my baby 3wks ago.. I literally binged on all your videos and I had the most positive and perfect labour ever( it's my 3rd baby) I tried the breathing technique, hypnobirthing , exercise and positive affirmation mediation.. by the time I got to the hospital I was 6cm dilated.. keep up the good work Bridget

[@leighness1988]

I first learned about hypnobirthing with my eldest in 2014 and I had a great labor and delivery. It wasn’t without complications but because my mind was in the right place, it didn’t feel scary or chaotic at all. Nine years later, im having my second and I am SO THRILLED by all the resources out there now for it!!!

[@Emilya1985]

I’m 31 weeks pregnant and am so thankful I found your page 🙏🏻

[@sorenessasmr2108]

Im due November 2022 and will have a natural home water birth. At first I was nervous because everyone I told about my birth plan would throw their fear at me so I started doubting my decision. But then I did my research, watched The Business of Being Born and watched many home water births and realized I was fearless and had to block everyone else’s opinions as this was my story not theirs. I’m very excited to give birth and found my support system for this journey. My husband, my mom and my childhood best friend! We’re all very excited for this experience!

[@SparklySara16]

Update please! How did it go?

[@ashesrockstotaldrama]

How did it go!!! ❤

[@MarissaRobinson-m7b]

this woman doesn't even know i exist but her and my doula have me feeling on top of the world! so excited to give birth in about 9 weeks :)

[@HypnobirthingWithAnja]

Hypnobirthing 100% uses guided meditation and affirmations but it is much more than that. A good quality hypnobirthing course would include full birth preparation (breathing techniques, natural comfort measures, the role of the birth partner, labour and birth positions, the stages of labour, how to deal with contractions, how to have a positive plan B, the induction of labour and how to have a positive cesarean birth). Love your channel Bridget. Big fan of course :) Love, Anja xxx

[@RCP511]

Thank you for all that you teach! You helped me have a natural birth with my baby girl who was born 6/2. I still can’t believe I did it! Lol The information you share is so valuable and I’m kinda sad I won’t be watching any more birth videos. Good luck to anyone that is heading toward delivery. Stay positive, relaxed and breath because we are all built to birth! ❤️❤️

[@Annisa_Kacang]

Beautifully said! I have some great videos on information in regards to newborns and later more on infants and toddlers.

[@thearly1122]

@RCP511 did you just do the guided meditations or did you buy the built to birth online course?

[@Annisa_Kacang]

@@thearly1122 I didn’t do her course… I had my baby almost 2 years ago and did a self study course by Kathryn Clark, listened to the meditations everyday, read lots of stories from hypnobirthing Facebook group. I also hired a doula that is familiar with Hypnobirthing.

[@RCP511]

@@thearly1122 I used her free content here on KZbin. I can only imagine how helpful her course is. I’ve listened to meditation videos on KZbin for years so that helped. But in the moment I only imagined keeping my body relaxed, letting all tension go and breathing through the surges. That’s how I got through labor, oh and of course music. I had a playlist on Pandora going also of all my favorites music.

[@MKSpeakz]

I’m 9w3, I’ve been listening to affirmations for about 7 years now and it’s changed my life so much, doing so with birth and pregnancy affirmations has made this process so wonderful. I’ve been telling myself my pregnancy is going well, baby is healthy, and everything is working the way it’s supposed to. It’s brought a lot of calm ❤

[@lawaincooley6788]

I have had four babies. I absolutely used these methods and swear by them. Excellent videos!!

[@ameliamena4670]

This kind of scientific explanation is exactly what I've been looking for! Thank you, this makes a lot of sense.

[@Annisa_Kacang]

There are some great books about history of birthing and pain free birth. I'm reading Ina May's guide to childbirth right now.

[@emilymorgan1707]

This does work! I had a 50hr unmediated labor at home with my first, and it was 100% a mind game. The power of the mind over birth is incredible. I’m actually looking forward to labor with my second anytime now! (Although I do really hope it’s shorter! 😂)

[@dontmineme]

50 hours!! LORDT!!! lol good for you. I’m searching for a midwife and doula. I found out 2 weeks ago I’m pregnant and I feel like I’m rushing to pound in so much knowledge!! My goal is home water birth and really try and enjoy this natural experience!! Congrats on that strong mind and body mama!

[@Annisa_Kacang]

I already had my first and did hypnobirthing through a self taught course and listened to daily meditations and affirmations. Getting a doula was invaluable! ❤️ we loved having our doula.

[@shivali85]

How did u do the self taught course? Meaning what materials did u use?

[@Annisa_Kacang]

@@shivali85 I used “Hypnobirthing Hub Home Study course by Kathryn Clark. Audio and printed book. I printed the book and had the audible version also.$80 It comes with audio tracks of affirmations and meditations, I printed the affirmations cards and hung those around. Practice breathing techniques! Watch and read positive birth stories!!! I just posted this but you’ll see it in action: 2 pushes/surges for the head like no tearing…

[@Annisa_Kacang]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ7ch5aBdq2iadk

[@VaramenteMorena]

I am 8 weeks pregnant and did your manifestation video and then started watching all your videos slowly. I am being called FYI hypnobirthing even though there’s a lot of fear in me. So I’ll definitely be signing up on your course and reading as much as possible to lose the fear. Thank you!

[@peightonsmith4224]

So this being 7 months ago, how is everything going?? 💝

[@jakethomas6123]

So. I was searching for hypnotoad. Found this. Had to watch. We need more of this. Thank you.

[@BeckyVm84]

I did hypnobabies with 2 of my births, and I was able to labor nearly pain free and no epidural and it was amazing. My last birth my life is busier and I didn’t make time to practice and just hoped my past experiences would make this birth just as easy. It was a good birth but I still felt the contractions more and ended up getting an epidural because I couldn’t get out of my mind like I could before.

[@Annisa_Kacang]

Congrats on the first 2 births. I'm preparing for my second and have less time to dedicate to hypnobirthing but I've talked my hubs to getting a doula again.

[@goldielikes3]

Thank you for this succinct and thorough explanation! I practiced hypnobirthing with my first birth and it was amazing. I never felt out of control, never raised my voice past a deep moan (slightly more as I pushed baby out, which lasted 12 minutes). Yes the sensations were INTENSE but the association I made between them and knowing exactly what was happening in my body (I notified my midwife that I was going through transition) and the bigger picture of what the point of these sensations were all positive! I was completely relaxed and surrendered to it. Of course I prepared for this marathon for months. Hypnobirthing, read tons of books on natural childbirth (Ina May’s is a must), watched positive natural birth stories (my son was born in a tub at a birth center), prenatal yoga, stayed active, ate healthy, red raspberry leaf tea and dates in 3rd trimester, as well as Epi-No (I didn’t tear:). Now doing same for baby 2 (6 months pregnant 🌸 I would love to try your meditations, as I really appreciate all your videos and insight. Thanks again! 🥰

[@stephanieblanco7055]

Congratulations. I'm 8 months pregnant with my second. I really want to have a positive birth experience this time. What in particular from the hypnobirthing was helpful to you used during late labor?

[@goldielikes3]

@@stephanieblanco7055 congratulations! Hypnobirthing works with your subconscious mind. The first part of it must include learning exactly what happens in your body during labor and birth. I did that through an online natural birth course as well as in person class with my midwife, and most importantly, through reading. The Hypnobirthing Book by Katherine Graves is great, along side with Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth and Childbirth Without Fear - that is the trifecta I recommend to pregnant mamas. The second part is learning how to use your breath through contractions and in labor in general, and the third is listening to the affirmations. Some mamas start around 30 weeks. I start around 20. I listened at night in bed. You can fall asleep to them; it doesn’t matter because they work through your subconscious. During my labor I listened to the affirmations along with chanting tracks I did as well throughout my pregnancy during my meditation (in fact, even while I pushed him out, the affirmations were playing). They helped to keep me calm and connected to my body; it was a spiritual experience. The entire scene was serene; dim lights, people spoke in low voices only, my tracks playing, candles lit. All of that is so important. Just like all mammals, we need to feel safe and secure to labor productively. And even when the tracks were not playing, I was in such a zone from the many weeks of listening to them on a daily basis. My midwife later told me, “You had no fear. Absolutely no fear.” And that I attribute to knowing what my body was doing and trusting it, this natural process, in God and the Universe, in my birth team. So I was able to surrender. I highly recommend Hypnobirthing to all mamas, regardless of where they plan on having their birth. Hope this helps! Pls feel free to ask any other questions 💗

[@stephanieblanco7055]

@@goldielikes3 Thank you for such an insightful response. I know that tension, and later fear stalled my first home birth. In prep for this pregnancy, I started seeing the chiropractor as soon as I found out I was expecting. I went back to my midwife. She recommended a pelvic exam by the 28th week with a physical therapist who gave me a home program. It's things like doing pelvic rocks, stretching hamstrings, and piston breathing. I am also taking the Bradley Method class, which has mostly been review up until now that we're getting into the labor relaxation/birth planning. My instructor advised that I choose a physical relaxation exercise with my coach, so massage or stroking with hubby. Then a mental one that would work for me, like writing my birth story. I have access to an online Spinning Babies Parenting Class (thanks to a dear friend). I started playing Christian hypnobirthing affirmations. I'll be subscribing to that app. I hired a doula. Most importantly, I've been asking the Lady Theotokos for her help and trying to make peace with whatever will come. I wanted to list these out to help anyone else out there, as you've done for me.

[@goldielikes3]

@@stephanieblanco7055 you’re doing everything right, mama! You will have the birth of your dreams 🌟 Absolutely, prenatal chiro is so important. Spinning Babies is also key to ensuring baby’s position is just right for a smooth delivery. I highly recommend the book the Birth Partner. My husband is rereading it now. It really primed him for what to expect in a very easy to understand way (funny story: he was so ready to coach me through transition, as the book explains how to do, expecting me to get discouraged, to say, “I can’t do this” or something like that, possibly panic. He was geared up! And he later told me jokingly that I didn’t stick to the script; I was way too calm during transition and said nothing except, “I’m going through transition” matter-of-factly right after I threw up. ;) Also don’t forget about eating dates and drinking raspberry leaf tea later on in third trimester! Research it. It works to prepare your cervix. And please keep me updated! 🥰

[@LilEagle2015]

This video came at such perfect timing! Just found out I was pregnant last week and I will definitely be taking your course!

[@GGPop808]

Loved this video! I’m due end of September & have been practicing hypnobirthing , I’m a bit nervous but excited to bring my baby into a positive atmosphere 🌿

[@tanairicupp]

How did it go? I'm due September 10th this year

[@spa11199]

This does! I did hypnobirthing practices during my 2nd pregnancy. I basically felt & breath through my waves I'd say about 2 hrs. Got to the hospital and baby was born 10 mins after I was admitted to the checking room (not even got to the labour/ birthing room).

[@kellyrehkalt]

Thanks to your videos i was able to stay calm when my plans for natural birth went out of the window because of placenta abruption (when my water broke (red like blood) at home, two hours and unplanned c-section later baby was born). I was repeating affermations that i remembered from your videos and i used breathing to calm myself. Thank you! 🥰

[@NikkiSavage05]

I wish the premium package wasn’t so expensive 😞 I watched the free mini birth class & already feel more empowered & want to educate myself further, but I just don’t have the kind of money right now. I would love to be able to download the mantras & listen to them to help prepare me for birthing & for when I go into labor. Your teaching is phenomenal & you definitely make me feel a lot more at ease, also a little tired because you’re very relaxing to watch 😅

[@crazy__cat1649]

I feel the same way! I’m just going to watch her KZbin videos and pair it with hypnobirthing

[@cristalsanchez4792]

Same!!

[@keeks8817]

I’ve been practicing meditation and visualization for about 2 years and I love the built to birth meditations in the course!

[@desikranz1804]

Just had my first hypnobirthing class last night!!!! It was so good!

[@ari.unruly]

I just had my 36wk app and the Dr a male went over the pain management and options, I gotta say he freaked me out more than any woman when it came to explaining the pain. I found it funny after, that he wouldn't ever understand why a woman would want to do something naturally or want to "chose pain" I'm a woman I'm built for it and I want to try it. Simple as that I told him.

[@jbb8261]

Good lord. This is why I will never see a male birth worker literally ever

[@bobdobbs4224]

I had my first baby at 41, unmedicated home birth & if it wasn't for Hypnobirthing & my amazing midwife Anita I KNOW FOR A FACT I would have lost my shit, panicked & ended up at the hospital. Because of Hypnobirthing I went from broken water at 4am to pulling my baby out of the water at 10am & had minimal tearing & only got those because I started pushing instead of letting my body naturally push my dude out. If you want a amazing birth you need to do the work. You get the result directly proportionate to the work you do. Listen to the meditations every single night, do the work, read the book. What do you have to do that's more important?

[@remingtontrast230]

Was this in MO/KS?

[@juliesanchez1597]

Saving this for when i end up pregnant sum day and give birth🙏

[@nevergolet2]

When do you start the tracks and which ones do you listen to prior to labor you train your mind? I’m 29 weeks

[@carolinaotto8343]

I love your hair like this! The color looks great too 😘

[@fangsmax]

I wanted to come here to say the same thing!

[@clairetimberlake5892]

Your site asks me for information before showing me the price of the meditations...What is the price?

[@ashleyw7718]

The thing I have a really hard time with is the Hypnobabies tracks... The voice and music is super weird, and they insert little ads in their hypnosis sessions. Has anyone had luck with other companies?

[@celestekeeler3703]

I hope you or someone will see this and be able to answer my question. I am wondering if a hypnobirth class is equivalent to a normal birthing course. I want to do hypnobirthing, but I also want to learn all about what to expect about labor so that I am informed and can make a proper birth plan. Also, I want to get my husband involved since he has no idea what to expect for labor and won't know how to help me. Will taking the hypnobirthing class help me with that or is it more supplemental to a normal birthing class?

[@CraDejaC]

I would pair! That's what I'm doing

[@monaami555]

Listening to the free course's first minutes actually made me more scared, I understand it is important to validate the feelings of people who are scared, but I am not, so listening to how scary it is for over 2 minutes was too much for me 😅

[@svshiroll4259]

whew i'm glad i found this . i'm due in 5w5d . good to know!

[@Blayzeno1]

hmm. seems the free course is unavailable in my country.

[@rosexo5778]

Do u think u can still hypnobirth if u hv prenatal depression too? Gtn treatment for tht atm and desperately tryn to work through it due to previous birth trauma. Am 23wks.

[@geovanascalia8187]

Hello ❤️ I am 31 weeks would it be to late for mr to start this before I give birth?(:

[@artistchick10]

This video was just one long ad? Thanks a lot

[@nicoleliller1808]

Wonderful explanation! Thank you!

[@lunab695]

Is there any advice for a breeched baby??

[@bubbles0are0cool]

Usually if you know your baby is breech it will limit your options to give birth outside the hospital. Birthing centers are very strict about who they admit and breech baby is a disqualification. Hospitals are quick to do c sections when baby is breech as well.

[@Annisa_Kacang]

Look for OB and midwives that will take breeched babies. I heard of a place in LA that’s been trying to educated on how to deliver breeched babies.

[@BeautieeRiYah]

Chiropractor

[@BabySleepTeam]

I love all of your really helpful advice to help with a positive birth experience :)

[@royaasadi-c8k]

I am from Iran. I will travel to Birmingham, England for a three-month period. I would like your email for advice on hypnotherapy courses in England, preferably in Birmangam so that I can take classes similar to yours in Iran with the certificate of this course. Thank you.

[@sarahnoor1991]

Please make a video on babies starting diet ...

[@sarahnoor1991]

Bridget please tell me how I correct my anteverted retroflexed utrus? Or is it cause miscarriage??

[@meherunmim2399]

I wish if I could have you as my doula in my birth

[@bethanyblanc257]

I don’t know how to have a baby

[@Shebewithgod]

First

[@alexmenell260]

First means you care about it

[@danusiabeatz]

Too much talking this video was misleading

[@POPIncursions]

Agreed

[@Gastroparese]

Do not agree

[@alishastar2145]

She is explaining what hypnobirthing is as well as affirmations while also explaining why meditation helps. (Which is in the description) So I'm not following how this is misleading?

[@cillahenry5671]

Early

[@cillahenry5671]

:)

[@BeyondBirthingPelvicFloorPT]

Thanks for the video! I will add it to my prep for birth playlist for mammas who want to best prepare, many of my clients have used hypno birthing and absolutely loved it!

[@mandalynn1384]

I have been having a hard time finding unmedicated labor resources that will be helpful to me I have a history of precipitous labor (from dilated to 6 and irregular contractions to baby in 1 hr 15 mins). This led to not receiving the epidural as planned. This time, I don't want the epidural. I liked being able to stand and move after labor too much But, all of these birthing tips revolve around average 10 hr+ labors. Contractions that come in waves. Things that I didn't experience and most likely won't experience this time I need tips to take charge when the staff are losing their cool. How to breathe through contractions that are continuous, not coming in waves. Tips for partner to effectively intercede if they break my waters without my knowledge or consent again during rapid contractions. Videos that coach partner to kniw how to help prevent me from being physically restrained into the lithotomy position as the staff panic again How to deal with the fetal ejection reflex. How to cope with the pain of placental delivery as the adrenaline and it's pain relieving effects are gone and the shakes and blood pressure drop come on Lots and lots of resources exist for long prodromal labors, and for long labors in general. But not finding much to help those of us with precipitous birth histories. No help for pregnant people who not only might like to have unmedicated births, but are unlikely to even have the option of medication

[@Annisa_Kacang]

Sounds like you have a lot of anxiety from your first birth. My first was about 5 hours of labor. It was a natural hospital birth without epidural as planned through hypnobirthing expect her course and resources weren’t available. I used other resources. I just had my second and it was less than 2 hours start to finish, no medications, and no tearing. Let me know if you want to chat? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ7ch5aBdq2iadk