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2006 Birth Experiences from PowerBirth Mothers
Nadeane Sep 06 - baby Oliver
I want to say a very big thank you to you and pour PowerBirth techniques for making my birth such a positive experience. I was visited on the next day by the midwife who had been with me most of the day during my childbirth. She congratulated me on a job well done, and said she could not believe how into myself I had gone with my breathing and focussing. She said that very few women opt for natural delivery these days, and I was proof that it can be done without pain relief. My husband who after coming to the PowerBirth workshop told me that he did not think I could do it, has told all his friends and every pregnant woman he meets about PowerBirth he is a true convert, and very proud of my efforts. From my own perspective, I have no doubts that I would have opted for medical pain relief very early in the labour process had it not been for the PowerBirth techniques and my confidence in my bodys ability to deliver my baby. Once again a huge thank you and I hope to see you in about 18 months for baby number 2!
Mila Nov 06 baby Siena
I have wonderful memories of Sienas birth and find myself re-living the experience over and over in my mind. Im over the moon that I did not need any analgesia and that I have an intact perineum. I feel that PowerBirth is responsible for cultivating my positive and peaceful frame of mind, for giving me the confidence to have a natural labour without pain relief (even after induction) and for making my first experience of childbirth a wonderful powerful experience. Siena was born so relaxed and alert and had no sign of any physical trauma unlike quite a few babies on the ward. PowerBirth taught me to look forward to labour and not to be tense or fearful about it as so many women are. I am still on a high from the whole experience and wish every woman could have the benefit of PowerBirth.
Laura Oct 06 baby 9.6 pounds Olivia
After what I thought was a slow start to my labour I cant believe it ended up happening so quickly. I ended up being induced, however I worked with it so much better this time around and had no other intervention other than the initial breaking of my waters, and was able to birth as natural as possible after being induced. In general I felt much more in charge, focused and relaxed than I did with my first labour. My Husband was also much more effective and relaxed this time, which I solely contribute to coming along to the PowerBirth couple workshop. He was much better at knowing when to talk and encourage me as well as to communicate with the midwives.
Thank you for everything Corinne, I feel so positive and empowered by my birth, and I believe that a lot of this comes from what I learnt through the classes The feeling of giving birth is amazing and knowing that I did it essentially by myself is even more empowering.
Tracey Sep 06 baby Angelique 3.6kgs
I was due on the 9th of September but my baby was moving differently on the evening of 8th. I felt pressure at about 11.30pm. Angelique was born at 5.18am. She was very alert and attached to the breast 30 minutes later. I would like to say thank you for the wonderful preparation and challenge that your classes provided the information, techniques and advice gave me the energy and confidence to make informed choices and strengthen my mind and body for an amazingly short, exhilarating and the most positive experience of my life. My husband was very encouraging and using what he learnt in the PowerBirth couple workshop to be with me. When people exclaim over the very short labour my husband and I have great pleasure in telling them it was PowerBirth and raspberry leaf that did it and a little help from me!. I am keeping up the relaxation techniques I have learnt for power naps and do actually sleep at night as I am still on a high just thinking about and going over the experience.
Melinda Sep 06 baby Jack
I wanted to thank you for all your help in preparing my husband and I for the wonderful experience that was the birth of our first son. I enjoyed every second of the PowerBirth couple workshop as did my husband and the PowerBirth classes were invaluable. Labour started and progressed without any intervention. I felt in charge and calm the whole time. I did not talk much, I seemed to moan and move with each contraction as I relaxed and focused. I encourage all expecting Mums to attend your workshops; you inspired me during my pregnancy and throughout the birth. You gave me the confidence as a first timer to believe in myself, to trust my body and ability to birth naturally, when it seemed everyone was talking negatively about birth you had something positive to say.
Danielle Aug 06 baby Wade 3.3 kgs
Again I am extremely pleased with my labour. Even more so than my first as with that I had the intervention of may waters being broken and oxytocin drip when my contractions slowed down while 10 cm dilate. With this labour there was no intervention the whole experience was easier and I feel I physically recovered quicker.
Thank you so much Corinne as again I know being physically and mentally ready makes childbirth pleasurable. I hear women talk of how bad and painful their labors were, I wonder to myself if PowerBirth classes were compulsory for all pregnant mums would there be less horror stories and would the caesarian rate stop rising? I think so. The midwife made several encouraging comments during the labor, saying how well and in control I was. The most memorable comment was between pushing. She said she couldnt believe how well I was doing that most women were beside themselves at this stage and unable to talk I replied its all thanks to PowerBirth.
Belinda Sep 06 Catalina 8 pounds
I found that I stayed in a meditative state with little effort. Matt sat by my side and moved with me through each surge. Throughout the pregnancy I told myself that the birth would not be painful, that I would just feel pressure and at no stage did I feel any pain. Distraction came from the noise the other women were making down the hall, you could hear the fear in one womens voice as each contraction came on and I remember thinking that she just needed to relax and get into the bath. The only breaks in my meditation were when I asked for water or a cracker. The midwife would come in at different stages and Matt said she would just sit there in amazement and watch as I breathed silently though the surges. I went into the labour without fear, very confident that this would be an exciting adventure that at the very most would be uncomfortable but produce something fantastic. At no stage did the idea of using drugs enter my mind. Matts assistance, practicing the breathing on a regular basis and doing PowerBirth throughout my pregnancy was what got me through. It was a fantastic experience, The midwife and obstetrician were both amazed and told everyone they saw over the weekend about it.
Faith March Lauchlan 8 pounds
The birthing process was a complete turn around to that of my first son. Thank you so much for the precious things you have taught me throughout the PowerBirth course. I felt great for not only was I holding my second beautiful son but also I had done it naturally.
After my first birth in which I used every form of painkillers, labored for 22 hours then had Zachary delivered by forceps I was truly amazed at what had happened this time around. The next morning I had so much energy. I have noticed that yoga has changed my life as a whole. I feel mentally and physically stronger and definitely more within myself than I have ever before.
Sonia March 06 - James
I had a completely natural birth without intervention. I felt fantastic afterwards, tired but on a real high. I was breast-feeding within minutes of the birth and up showering on my own shortly after. The only times I felt like I lost focus and doubted myself was when the midwife measured me and when I had to answer people. The PowerBirth techniques and the training we learnt definitely helped me get the labour I wanted, Im sure it would have been a very different outcome if I had gone by what I learnt in prenatal classes only.
There are so many negative labour stories around that I think those that have good labours should talk about them more. Those that I know that had good labours dont tend to tell people too much in case its seen as bragging but I think they should be told as to balance the stories!
Thanks for your insights
Ania Feb 06 Daniel
I would like to thank you for all your guidance and teachings during PowerBirth classes. I can truly say that PB has not only eased childbirth but also allowed me to enjoy it, something I did not think was possible! During the whole labour I was able to stay in control by breathing deeply and telling myself that each contraction is bringing me another step closer to meeting my baby. I was focusing on the rest time between contractions rather than anticipating the next one and this allowed me to go on without the aid of any drugs. Brenda (midwife) and I are certain that my positive attitude to labour, instead of tensing up and fighting the contractions, has eased the pain and helped me dilate faster.
Megan Jan 06 - Ashton
All my wishes came true I had a fantastic natural vaginal delivery! I feel truly blessed to have been able to experience such a wonderful birth. So different from my first being a caesarian. Any mums who had a caesarian fist time like me, know that it is possible to have a vaginal delivery afterwards if they really believe that they can do it. I remember focusing and thinking I can do this, I can do this with each contractions as I pushed. I found all this inner strength I would never have thought I would have had at this point. I found myself to be really focused and did not feel any pain at all. After 20 minutes of pushing I put my arms down and pulled my little boy out onto my chest. This was the most beautiful experience I have ever had. It was amazing, I felt so happy and proud of myself that I had achieved what I had wanted to achieve a totally natural vaginal delivery. I really believe PowerBirth helped me to remember to remain focused and I just went with each contraction putting my mind into it and really feeling it. I remained focused totally on myself and did not take any notice of the people around me.
Corinne thank you so much for helping me to really believe I could do it. I now have a wonderful memory and experience I will never forget.
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