Testimonials
My little HypnoBirthing baby boy Aaron was born on 23rd January 2012 weighing 7lbs 14oz. The birth was everything-and more-than I had hoped for. Aaron was born in the birthing pool and I had only gas and air for 'pain' relief. Initially I was rather sceptical of HypnoBirthing, I had associated HypnoBirthing with hypnosis and did not like the idea of hypnosis where a person is not in control. However, after learning that two good friends had used HypnoBirthing effectively for their births and that it was a technique enabling a person to be completely in control and indeed be more empowered, I became more open minded. Although my friends did not know each other, they had co-incidentally both used the same HypnoBirthing tutor-Jacqueline McLaughlin-and thoroughly recommended her. The classes took place in our own home and my husband was present and involved in each one. As soon as we met Jacqueline, we felt completely at ease. Her friendly, informative but very informal method of teaching made classes very enjoyable. It also encouraged us that Jacqueline was a local Midwife. The HypnoBirthing material provided was really useful in preparing me for birth. I learned to switch off whenever I heard or saw horror birthing stories. It seemed to me like every mother wants to be a hero in her birthing story! HypnoBirthing taught me that birth is completely natural: that even if I don't know how to birth, my body does: that pain is not necessarily a part of birth and there really is no need to fear. At 39 weeks, I went into labour. Throughout early labour, I used the breathing techniques I had learned to stay relaxed and when it came time to deliver in the birthing pool, my body seemed to take control and Aaron arrived into a peaceful environment. As a first time mum, I was very daunted by the idea of birth, the fear of the unknown and the stories I had heard. However, my own experience was amazing! I am so grateful to Jacqueline for her support, encouragement, humour and advice and I would not hesitate in recommending HypnoBirthing and Jacqueline's Classes. (Lynne & Peter Hamilton)