by Debs | Dec 28, 2017 | Birth Story, natural birth, Second births
Becky did group classes with me for her first birth: Grace’s homebirth story – which was a long labour that ended in an unplanned home birth. Becky had been told she was ‘too calm’ to be in established labour and sent home from hospital. This...
by Debs | Nov 12, 2017 | First Birth, Short Births
I love this quick birth story from first time mum Emma. Love that her story starts with a trip to the gym and nesting the rest of the day! And I love how Emma totally trusted her instincts throughout. Plus her relaxing place sounds amazing! The 31st August started the...
by Debs | Sep 11, 2016 | Birth Story, First Birth, Royal Berks Births Centre Births, Short Births
I started getting Braxton Hicks around 28 weeks, so when I felt that familiar tightening around 5am in the morning, I wrote it off as nothing more than “practice surges”. They were a bit more intense, but I was able to go back to sleep pretty quickly. I...
by Debs | Jun 26, 2016 | Birth Story, First Birth, Induced Births
Birth story from first-time parents Gemma and Rob. Although they had a difficult birth Gemma and Rob used the Wise Hippo hypnobirthing techniques they’d learnt to stay calm and to question medical advice. They were empowered, strong and in control throughout An...
by Debs | May 4, 2016 | Birth Story, Royal Berks Births Centre Births, Second births
Guest blog post from Donna and Jack Clayson. I love how this story is written by mum and dad, giving two different perspectives and showing how much the Wise Hippo Hypnobirthing techniques help mum and birth partner First time round Donna: I had heard about...
