Many women find that spending some time during labor in water to be a very comforting experience. You have several water options even if you are planning to give birth in a hospital.
The feeling of the water from a shower landing on your back and abdomen is very soothing for some women. You may find that [...]
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An article from the New York Times discusses the challenges women may face getting individual insurance after having a c-section…
“When the Golden Rule Insurance Company rejected her application for health coverage last year, Peggy Robertson was mystified. ”It made no sense,” said Ms. Robertson, 39, who lives in Centennial, Colo. “I’m in perfect health.”
She was turned down because [...]
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As you know, we focus on positive outcomes and only share more ”negative” stories in order to prepare you and strategize about how to approach your pregnancy and birthing so you can better your chances of getting what you want. The following post by new mom, Katherine, details her experience at the hospital and in triage. This post doesn’t [...]
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Many women assume that the health care provider they’ve been going to for years for Gynecological services is the person they should go to during pregnancy and birthing. For you, it may well be the case that your current health care provider is a good fit, however, you need to have an open and honest conversation with your health care [...]
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Here’s a list of things to consider doing after arriving at the hospital:
Request a nurse who is partial to natural childbirth (the right nurse can make all the difference!)
Let the hospital staff know that you are using hypnosis for your birthing. Some hospitals support hypnosis couples by assigning them to rooms away from high activity areas.
Review your [...]
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The decision about where to give birth is an important one. Many moms just assume that the hospital is the right place for them to give birth. Most of the moms we encounter who are considering a homebirth are moms who have given birth before. For many first-time moms, given all of the unknowns they [...]
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Your choice of where to give birth is very important. This is a very personal choice for every couple expecting a baby. HypnoBirthing works for families in a variety of birthing environments. Below are some tips and resources to help you prepare for birthing and for a HypnoBirthing birthing no matter where you decide to give [...]
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