Yvette and her husband Brian welcomed Audrey into the world in January, 2011. It was the second birth and first Hypnobabies experience for this Glendale mom and we're grateful for her hearty recommendation.
"My husband and I decided to take the Hypnobabies childbirth class because we were looking for an alternative to the Bradley method which, although helpful for the birth of my first baby, did not lead to a drug-free birth that I ultimately wanted.
"Also, we had both heard and read about hypnosis and thought it was the best way to achieve relaxation during childbirth.
"What surprised me about the class was how much I looked forward to going and how enjoyable the 'homework' was. Practicing at home, doing the self-hypnosis, was so relaxing and fun, it wasn't really 'work' at all.
"The most helpful thing I learned was that I could re-program myself into truly knowing that my body was meant to give birth, and that birth is the most natural thing -- not anything to be afraid of.
"Stephanie's experience as a hypnotherapist added to the class, as she guided us into hypnosis effortlessly. She also taught each class with a measure of humor and I could tell she really cared for each student.
"Altogether, Audrey's birth was so empowering and was really everything I wanted. I had a mostly pain-free and 100% drug and intervention-free birth.
"When we got to the hospital, I was already at 10 centimeters. Only an hour before we got to the hospital, I was laughing and joking around with my doula!
"I felt so empowered -- I can do anything!
"I'd recommend Hypnobabies to any mom-to-be desiring to bring a child into the world peacefully, without drugs and medical interventions, because I believe it is the most effective way to achieve such a birth."
