Can't resist adding my bit to this. I've had 1 baby on land and 2 babies in the water and wouldn't birth anywhere else(by choice). Waterbirth allows the baby to come out with its weight supported by the water allowing mum time to reach down and bring baby up to the surface without feeling like she'll drop it. I loved it! I also would not choose to birth "pain free", yeah it hurts a bit, but what an experience to feel your own body working towards birthing the baby inside of you. I was strenghthened by my labours, such power in what the body goes through. Must add that excellent midwifery care during pregnancy makes for reassuring childbirth. No tricks in that. So Frank, Does hypnobirthing allow the woman to stay connected to her labour? Saw on TV where a woman birthed with hypnotherapy (not sure which style) her focus was on listening to her hypnotherapist, laying in bed hanging off his every word, and it ended up she needed an assited birth. How would this compare to hypnobirthing? To me you would still need to know about active birthing etc.
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