my couples

JG Labor and Delivery nurse

My 2 previous births were pre-term. I was able to carry this baby to full term thanks to the relaxation techniques I learned. I was extremely fearful about this birth but I was able to use the HypnoBirthing® techniques to ease the pre-birth anxiety and help me feel I had some control over the situation. My water broke at 4 cm (5PM) and afterwards I climbed into the tub to regulate my surges. In 15 minutes I had dilated to 9cm. My baby was born at 7PM with only one dose of fentinyl in my IV right before the baby was born. The visualizations of the Blue Satin Ribbons and the Opening Blossom were very helpful. I would definitely recommend HypnoBirthing to other women.

TL 2nd baby

My first baby was 8lb 7oz and had to be delivered with forceps. My HypnoBirthing® baby was 11lb 3oz and I was able to birth her vaginally without the assistance of forceps. The Blue Diamond and Blue Satin Ribbons were very helpful. The tapes really helped me sleep well. Unfortunately, I didn't have my tapes with me at the birth. I feel that the HypnoBirthing® was very successful, especially since I came to Joleen only 10 days before I was due and had only one condensed class.

JM 2nd baby

I felt only pressure and nothing else. It was Great! At about 9cm I began to feel some pain but refocused and relaxed deeper. It worked for me! I needed no pain medication at all. (She took a condensed course (a one time thing) just 10 days before she was due.)

TR 1st baby

Her birthing was “all natural”…no drugs, no episiotomy or tear. The midwife said “I wasn't going to admit her at first but decided to find them a quiet room and leave them alone. When they came in I knew she was not your usual laboring mother. She made it look too easy.” She felt very little discomfort during her 6 hour birthing. She reports that her baby is very calm and only cries when she wants to eat. Not only TR, but the midwife and nurses also said that they would recommend HypnoBirthing® to others.

GD 1st baby

This Mom had many special circumstances which when combined, led to a C-section. She had gestational diabetes and large uterine fibroids. Her baby was transverse up until 10 days before her due date. After one hypnosis session, her baby turned to the vertex position. The doctor was concerned that the baby might become big due to the gestational diabetes and was expecting to do a C-section. Unfortunately, at her doctor's appointment 4 days before her due date, her baby moved back into the transverse position and at that time the doctor decided to do the C-section. He did not allow her time to try to turn the baby again, although she had done it earlier. She did say that she used her breathing and other techniques for the post operative pain.

PT 2nd baby

Practice makes perfect! During the last 2 months of her pregnancy, she practiced her HypnoBirthing® techniques EVERY DAY and her perineal massage 1-2 times per week. P allowed herself to stay at home as long as she could. She was 5 cm the day before her birthing. Her nurse asked her if she had been in pain in the week prior to her birthing and she said, “No, I just felt pressure.” Her active labor was 2 hours long! “I told the midwife that I had to go to the bathroom. She checked me and said Push. I only pushed for 8 minutes.” She reports very little discomfort and that she had not pain meds, no episiotomy or tear. She feels that the breathing techniques were her most useful tool and would definitely recommend HypnoBirthing® to her friends.

ML 1st baby

“The hospital that I was in had me moving all over the place. I had no chance to get comfortable and so had a difficult time relaxing fully. I felt that I went into the experience knowing exactly what to expect. I understood everything that was happening to my body. No surprises. That was very important to me. That was the most important thing that I took from the class, next to deep breathing. Our baby was very alert and we go a great start on breastfeeding because she wasn't groggy from drugs. Overall, I'm proud that I did it without unnecessary intervention.”

She reports that she had to push hard for about 50 minutes and that the baby became very distressed due to the cord being wrapped around her neck tightly 2 times.

M said that at one time during the active part of her labor she decided to experiment with her breathing. When she breathed deep and slow during a surge the tracing showed a smooth curve. Then she didn't “breathe through” a surge, and the tracing was very ragged and sharp and she noted that she was much more uncomfortable.

NC 1st baby

“Thank you so much for all of your help and for sticking with us for the whole delivery. I don't know how women can have babies without HypnoBirthing. I feel that it would have been even more effective had I practiced even more. The nurse told me later that she had never seen anyone with so much control.” (N only practiced 1-2 times per week and did her perineal massage less than once per week, and yet she reports that she felt little discomfort. She was able to go deeply within and relax completely during her surges.)

JK 2nd baby

“My labor came on fast. I was at work and didn't think I was in real labor. I was very relaxed and calm. We went out to dinner but by 9:30 we decided to go to the hospital. Our baby was born at 4:30AM. The baby doesn't cry…she is so calm.”

CQ 1st baby 9 ½ lbs.

“Even though I had to have an emergency C-Section, everyone was amazed at how calm and relaxed I was. The doctors had given me “the most pitocin you can”. Listening to my tapes, over and over, helped me stay calm.”

SP 1st baby

“I went to work feeling great. By the end of the day, my colleagues were telling me that I had better go to the hospital. I wasn't sure that I was in labor. 9 ½ hours later, I had a 8lb 5 oz son.”

BM 1st baby

“3 days before my due date I was 80% effaced and 1 ½ cm dilated with the baby's head low. I was feeling great and began talking to the baby to come out. I feel that it was good to have a plan but it is good to be flexible, too. After a great start, my baby's head turned, tilted back and slowed the labor. He was 9lbs. 2 oz.”

CL home birth VBAC

“Thank you so much for the positive energy you brought to my birth. Your words and calm presence helped me focus and have the birth experience I wanted. Keep up the good work.”

CV 3nd baby

“I used my Rainbow tape and breathing to help me stay at home as long as I could. When I got to the hospital I was already dilated 8 cms. My baby was crooked and so I felt my labor in my back. T hanks for being there, you were a wonderful support! I felt much relief when you walked into the room, and I heard your calming voice. Once you helped me get on my knees I was surprised at how much more comfortable I was. It was wonderful holding my beautiful baby girl in my arms just 2 hours after being admitted to the hospital. Thank you for your support and help.”

JM Homebirth Midwife & former L&D Nurse

“I have never seen anyone so calm. I couldn't tell when M was having a contraction, just by looking at her. When she said she needed to push and I checked her, I was shocked that she was already in transition.” (After taking the HypnoBirthing® class M changed her plans from a hospital birth to a home birth.)

SY 2nd baby

“I couldn't have done natural (birth) without it. It helped me focus and relax and let my body do the work.”

Husband

“When she found out she was at 7 cm., she just smiled. When she started to push I reminded her she could breathe the baby out and she did with 3 surges. It was beautiful! It was Awesome!”

"No matter what happens during my birth, the classes have brought me and my husband a great deal of comfort in this time of expectancy. I am so grateful to Joleen and to Hypnobirthing."

Positive Human Dynamics, Ltd.

1453 Rio Rancho Blvd., Ste. E

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 892-1313