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\"315588_10150365344137149_360037147148_8511449_1288661033_n-300x225\"Hi Melissa, I am writing to let you know that our baby girl has arrived. \u00a0She was born on July 10 and what an amazing experience it was. \u00a0As you can remember I was so fearful of the birth this time around. \u00a0My two previous births were not ideal and my second in particular was traumatic. \u00a0I wanted a better, positive experience and had heard before of the amazing results of Hypnobirthing. \u00a0My husband and I loved your classes and felt this was the perfect route to go.<\/p>\n

At midnight my waters broke with a gush and we contacted our midwife. \u00a0I took a long shower while my husband gathered the last of our things for the hospital bag. \u00a0I had a small surge in the shower but that didn’t concern me. \u00a0About 30 minutes later we were off to the hospital to be assessed. \u00a0About 45 minutes after I arrived, the surges picked up and I used my slow breathing. \u00a0About this time I was 4cm dilated and we all headed down to the birth suite around 2:15am. \u00a0My husband went to move the car while I got into a hospital gown and breathed through the surges. \u00a0Between each surge I was talking and remained relaxed. \u00a0I kept thinking “blue satin ribbons!” \u00a0About 3:00am my midwife arrived and I was ready to get into the shower. \u00a0Two surges came close together and I leaned on my husband. \u00a0Ten minutes later my body “switched” and was moving into a different stage of birthing. \u00a0A few surges later my beautiful baby arrived. \u00a0The time was 3:24am. \u00a0The labor was exactly what I wanted: \u00a0smooth, easy and natural. \u00a0I account this wonderful experience to the positive thinking of Hypnobirthing. \u00a0I actually was excited about labor and delivery. \u00a0I wish I had done Hypnobirthing with my other two children and have already recommend this method to a friend.<\/p>\n

Thanks for your support, Melissa!<\/p>\n

Amanda & Andrew, Tarragindi, Brisbane<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You can find your closest Hypnobirthing Australia Classes HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Find out more about our Hypnobirthing Online Course HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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