| HypnoBirthing Testimonials |
Emily, Rob, and daughter, Petra
Why I chose Kathryn's Classes....
I found Kat's name through the Marie Mongan HypnoBirthing site so I knew she was certified and associated with the founder and properly trained. Plus, she was very flexible with her time slots and start dates.
How I felt before birth, before taking the classes, and how the classes changed me...
I was not too anxious about the birth because my cousin had used HypnoBirthing for both of her deliveries and swore by it. In her words, "The first baby came out like butter, the second baby fluttered out." I now call her kids butter and flutter. I was expecting that if I followed the class, the birth would be a breeze.
How the classes & Kathryn helped me...
The classes definitely helped to learn how to relax and use self-hypnosis. I continue to use the techniques to this day--outside of the birthing situation. When I get stressed at work I often employ some of the techniques to slow down my breathing and calm down,etc. Also, I think the perineal massage really helped prepare my body for birth. The baby came out with very little pushing (10 minutes maybe) and just a tiny tear that only required a few stitches. My recovery was really easy too, two days after the baby was born I felt better than I had in months!
The one thing that made the biggest difference for me...
The thing that made the biggest difference was learning to relax my whole body and realizing how tensing up parts of my body (like my jaw) can have an effect on my whole system. Likewise, relaxing those parts can make the rest of my body relax. I frequently think about relaxing my jaw now to keep myself in a more relaxed state. It was also nice to have a weekly "date" with my husband to prepare for the birth and talk about what to expect. We'd follow class with a little dinner at a nearby restaurant every week--same table. It was cute.
~Emily Viola
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Angie, Deryck, and son, Deryck Isaiah born May 10, 2007
Why I chose Kathryn's Classes....
Kathryn was professional from the beginning. Of all the HypnoBirthing instructors I contacted from the web site, Kathryn was the first to respond and provide references. Her clients were enthusiastic about working with her.
How I felt before birth, before taking the classes, and how the classes changed me...
I felt anxious about giving birth and was definitely negatively influenced by other people's stories about their own birth experience. After taking the HypnoBirthing classes, my outlook became and remained positive. I wanted to enjoy my birthing experience and HypnoBirthing gave me the confidence to do that.
How the classes & Kathryn helped me...
Kathryn is knowledgeable way beyond her years of experience. She always knows exactly what to say to help her clients feel better about their situation. She remained positive and kept me well informed by doing additional research on a particular concern I was facing during the pregnancy. Her access to resources seems endless.
The course gave me all the support I needed to counter the negative thoughts associated with childbirth. I felt thoroughly prepared for that exciting day.
The one thing that made the biggest difference for me...
Kathryn was also my doula. She brought the topics of HypnoBirthing to life by putting them in motion on my baby's birthday. Kathryn was an excellent addition to our birthing experience. She complemented my husband's presence and they worked well together to make me feel as comfortable as possible. I truly enjoyed my experience because of them.
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Isolde & Carlos Grande with their daughter, Luna
Why I chose Kathryn's Classes....
Kathryn's classes were recommended to me by my midwife. I went to her website and what I read about HypnoBirthing sounded really good.
How I felt before birth, before taking the classes, and how the classes changed me...
Before I took the class, I was afraid of what to expect when I gave birth. I associated birth with 'pain' since every birth story I've heard had a lot to do with pain. I felt nervous and scared. After taking the classes, my whole outlook on giving birth changed. I learned that one's birth experience can be about calmness and relaxation--which was a totally new concept to me. Suddenly, I wasn't so afraid anymore. I learned to trust my body.
How the classes and Kathryn helped me...
I learned that the body will follow the mind. What I felt about childbirth had a lot to do with what my birthing experience would be. I had to know how my labor was going to turn out before it even happened. I had to trust that my body would be in a relaxed state and would give birth naturally.
Kathryn helped by teaching us several relaxation techniques and by reminding us that childbirth is part of nature and that our bodies are designed to go through labor.
The one thing that made the biggest difference for me...
Was watching birthing videos of several women giving birth in such a calm and relaxed manner. This was a new concept to me, but became a reality when I saw it with my own eyes. After watching the first video, I knew that that was exactly the birthing experience that I wanted.
~Isolde Grande
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Why I chose Kathryn's Classes....
A friend recommended HypnoBirthing to me after she experienced a pain-free birth. I was interested in achieving a "VBAC" for my second pregnancy.
How I felt before birth, before taking the classes, and how the classes changed me..
I was interested in HypnoBirthing for "pain control", and even though my son's birth was painful, this wasn't so important. The fact that I went into labor, dialated, and delivered was crucial. Like many women, I didn't dialate with my first birth, and this is why I had a C-section. With HypnoBirthing I felt very confident during the birthing, despite the pain.
There is a lot more to giving birth, than pain!
How the classes & Kathryn helped me...
The education about the phases of birthing were thorough. Learning about how the uterus works is unique to HypnoBirthing. I just felt so incredibly prepared for every phase of birth. In addition to the factual information about birthing, the mental and breathing exercises were really important. My husband was nervous during the first birth, and through HypnoBirthing classes, he became my confident birth partner.
The one thing that made the biggest difference for me...
The most important tools I gained from HypnoBirthing were the breathing exercises. I was full of energy through my entire pregnancy. As a mother of two, sleep opportunities are precious. I can calm my mind and sleep within moments with these exercises.
~Lara Wiesenthal
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