Natural Childbirth

"Hi Mark,

In September my mum ordered me your natural childbirth CD as I was expecting my first baby on 7th Oct in the letter you sent you asked if we'd let you know how it went- sorry it's taken so long but i've just found your letter and thought i'd drop you a quick email.

I listened to the CD more or less every night as i was going to bed- sometimes i'd fall asleep through it but it was very relaxing and what i needed when sleep wasn't alway easy to find at 38 weeks + pregnant. If I struggled to get back to sleep after waking in the night i'd put it on again so I was 'doing something' rather than tossing and turning. I wasn't sure how/ if it would work but thought it worth a go as hypnosis had been recommended but other programes were too costly and because I was sceptic i wasn't prepared to waste the money.

I had to be induced -as my baby was too comfy and at 13 days late still had no intention of moving- that meant that i had no build up to the contractions - it was suddenly every couple of minutes and i didn't feel too well. After i'd been sick and got used to it a little bit i was very calm and the tens machine and the techniques from the cd helped me get through it. I did have some pethadine because I couldn't use gas and air. After 5 hours i was ready to push and just under an hour later my gorgeous baby boy arrived happy and healthy.

I didn't consciously use the technques at all - but my partner was amazed at how calm and quiet i was throughout. It wasn't until my mum asked if the cd had been worth it that i suddenly realised that during my labour i'd blown up hundreds of balloons!

Well worth the money and i would definately recommend it.
Nicola Birch, Birmingham, UK