The Birth of Baby Otto
First-time Mum, Millie, knew early on that a caesarean birth might be the safest option for her and her baby due to medical reasons. In order to better understand her options, and learn more about labour and birth, she completed my full hypnobirthing antenatal course with her husband. Together they decided to opt for an elective caesarean and both feel that despite it not being what they would have originally chosen, it was a positive and empowering experience. Thank you to Millie for sharing her story.
I went into this pregnancy carrying some uncertainty around birth. Because of previous medical complications, I had been advised early on that a caesarean birth would likely be the safest option. While I understood the professionals reasoning, it wasn’t what I had imagined or hoped for.
My husband and I decided to take a hypnobirthing course with Demelza. It became such an important part of our journey. The course didn’t just focus on one type of birth, it gave us tools, understanding and confidence. It helped me feel more informed, in control and it gave my husband a real sense of purpose and involvement.
As the day approached, I felt a mixture of emotions nervousness, acceptance and a growing sense of readiness to meet our baby. Even though a caesarean wasn’t what I would have initially chosen, I no longer felt unprepared. I felt supported and reassured.
On the day our son was born, so many elements of the hypnobirthing course came into play. The breathing techniques helped me stay calm and focused. The affirmations we had practiced reminded me that my body was capable and that this was still my birth experience. My husband was incredible during the whole process. He was reassuring, and completely present. He knew exactly how to support me and that made such a difference.
The caesarean was a really positive experience. There was a calmness in the room that I hadn’t expected. I felt informed and cared for throughout.
Despite it not being the birth I would have originally chosen, it was still beautiful in its own way, gentle, empowering and full of love.