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New mum reveals how hypnobirthing helped her to have an easy labour
'It changed my attitude towards pain': First-time mum, 29, reveals how hypnotism and ZERO pain relief meant she had a 'calm' labour - and why everyone should do the same
- An Australian mum has spoken about what the practice of hypnobirthing entails
- She says the birth of her first baby wasn't pain-free but the process 'helped'
- Those who choose to practice hypnobirthing consider the pain to be 'useful'
- A hypnobirthing expert says benefits include babies being calmer after birth
A first-time Australian mum has revealed how using hypnobirthing techniques allowed her to have an easier time in labour and an entirely drug-free birth.
The practice, rumoured to be one that the Duchess of Sussex is considering as she prepares for the birth of her first child, is designed to help women have calmer, shorter and less traumatic birth experiences.
Haylie Middleton, 29, from Queenscliff, New South Wales, is a mum to Austin, a happy, healthy one-year-old who was born without any complications following six hours in labour.
'The hypnobirthing course I did through Rockin' Birth changed my attitude towards pain, it helped me to see the pain as "useful" and there was an end goal in sight - my baby,' she told FEMAIL.
Haylie Middleton (pictured left with her son Austin, right) from Queenscliff, NSW gave birth to her child Austin without the aid of pain medication
It is rumoured the Duchess of Sussex (picture left with Prince Harry, pictured right) is considering a range of alternative birthing techniques including hypnobirthing
'If I hadn't done the course, I don't think that would have been my mindset.'
The new mum said her midwife had suggested she try a hypnobirthing course in the lead up to the birth of her baby as a way to help her stay 'calm and focused'.
'When my waters broke at 37 weeks I initially panicked and wanted to call my mum, but my partner reminded me to breathe and to keep calm and I was fine,' she said.
The new mum said when her waters broke at 37 weeks she focused on breathing and staying calm before heading to the hospital
Baby Austin (pictured) is a happy, healthy one-year-old who was born without any complications following a six hour labour
At this point, Ms Middleton wasn't experiencing any contractions although she did decide to go to the hospital to make sure things were progressing as they should.
'I wasn't experiencing any pain and I also didn't know how dilated I was - this is a technique recommended by Hypnobirthing Australia™,' she said.
After she and her baby were checked, the pair were given the all clear to leave.
However, Ms Middleton started having contractions on the way home and by the time the couple arrived she said she was in active labour.
But rather than panicking, the mum said she knew to put on her hypnobirthing tracks and to calmly rock her body using a birthing ball.
'My partner was using the tips we learned on our hypnobirthing course the whole time. He was touching me lightly on my back to keep me calm, and talking to me with each contraction and telling me how well I was doing.'
Baby Austin's father Barry Murphy (pictured) was also a very active part of Ms Middleton's birthing process
After the pair returned to the hospital, Ms Middleton's partner set about making sure everything was set up for her comfort.
This included making sure the water birthing suite was properly set up with speakers to play hypnobirthing tracks.
'The rest is a blur, to be honest, and I really wasn't as quiet as I would've liked - not like the women in the Hypnobirth Australia™ film clips!,' Ms Middleton said.
Julie Vélina teaches women hypnobirthing techniques to help them have calmer birthing experiences
'My midwife reminded me to practice what I'd learned and to channel my energy on getting the baby out rather than roaring; the difference was noticeable.
'I felt calmer and more focussed and after six hours of active labour my little boy was in my arms.'
Australian hypnobirthing expert Julie Vélina who runs Rockin'Birth - an Australian hypnobirthing centre - said the techniques she teaches means mums can expect to have calmer and less painful births.
'They are able to let go of fears and tensions and get into a zone where they can tap into the body's natural ability to give birth comfortably.'
Ms Vélina said as well as being more relaxed and in tune with the birth process, mums can also learn to release endorphins during birth.
'Endorphins (a naturally occurring hormone) are a lot more powerful and efficient than morphine, and we can release as many endorphins as we need to feel at ease during childbirth.'
As well as benefits for expectant mums, Ms Vélina said the techniques can mean babies are calmer and more settled from birth.
'This makes it so much easier for new parents to adjust to living with a new baby.'
The techniques aren't designed as a way to ignore potential complications or side-step any issues.
Instead, they are a way to help mums cope and to make the best decisions they can, said Ms Vélina.
'Hypnobirthing Australia™ doesn't prescribe a way of birthing over another. It's all about releasing fear and feeling calm and confident.
'If complications arise, we can use the same techniques to help us cope with the situation in the most positive way possible.'
Ms Middleton said one of the benefits of practicing the technique, she believes, was the ability to be able to give birth without needing pain medication
Ms Middleton echoed Ms Vélina's points in the techniques helped her to have a virtually pain-free birth and gave her the tools to deal with labour more calmly.
'I did give birth without pain medication, and I believe I had a relatively easy labour and I think that’s due to being calm and (mostly) collected.
'I didn't use every single tip or resource but it definitely helped.'
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