Dear Peter,

I speak to other women who are amazed that I didn't have to use drugs during labour- and the thing that gets to me is that I'm not an amazing person- no more so than anyone else. I'm just your average person- which surely means that having a natural birth is very achievable- natural and normal. Yes- it's hard work, but isn't that to be expected? And ultimately the reward is so great that it is so completely worth the effort.

I gave birth to the most beautiful baby girl using the techniques studied at our calmbirth® weekend.

In the months leading up to the birth of my baby, I had been getting increasingly fearful of my ability to cope with what was in store for me. I had many fears about the upcoming birth, especially after both of my sisters gave birth in very traumatic circumstances.

I had no idea before I attended the calmbirth® course how much of a difference it would make. I was optimistic, but I didn’t know it could change everything so drastically. Even if the birth had not gone to plan, attending the course would still have been greatly beneficial for the level of confidence and CALMNESS I felt in the weeks leading up to the labour. Rather than sitting back and waiting for this terrible thing to happen to me- I now had something to do. I could take control and be proactive in bringing about the outcome I desired. I used the CD’s and visualizations every day and felt my fears fade more and more each time.

The day my labour started I was so calm. I put on my music, did some visualisations, hopped in the bath, and was able to stay at home for the first 12 hours. My husband knew what to do to support me and we were able to have that peaceful time with just the two of us at home, feeling excited and happy. It wasn’t always easy- the ‘waves’ were difficult at times but I drew strength from knowing that I had strategies to use to help me.

When we got to the hospital the ‘waves’ were a lot stronger. I was again able to get in the bath, put on my music and use my techniques to help things progress. I was particularly focussing on maintain my breathing (and using a bit of ‘I am woman, hear me roar’...!) and 4 hours after arriving at the hospital our beautiful baby arrived. I was able to give birth without the need for any drugs, and my baby was alert and content.

Holding my beautiful girl in my arms after she was born was the most emotional and incredible experience of my life. I had been told by SO many people that I would NEED to use drugs- to take them as soon as possible- and I have such an overwhelming feeling of pride that I was able to avoid this and give birth naturally.

Before attending your course I would never have believed it was possible. I am so proud of myself, my husband and my baby for what we have achieved. She is a calm and content baby- she doesn’t cry too much and I feel like the three of us had such a strong bond right from the first minute. I truly believe that this is at least in part due to my relaxed state in the weeks before her birth and also the natural, euphoric way in which she was born. I know that considering my state of mind before attending the course I could not have achieved it without calmbirth® . I truly believe that every pregnant woman would benefit from your knowledge, and will be recommending it to anyone who will listen!

Kelly

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