So today marks 30 weeks. And still so far so great ^_^. Feeling good, no real complaints. Experiencing a few inconveniences like heartburn for the first time ever, the tiredness has returned and it’s difficult to bend over. So, nothing like what many other women experience. We start our HypnoBirthing classes next week and we’re very excited about it. I started re-reading the book “HypnoBirthing, the Marie Mongan Method” in preparation and I seriously feel all pregnant women and their partners and immediate family should read a handful of the chapters: “What Ees All Dees Stuff?” The Power of Simplicity; From Celebration to Fear: A History of Women and Birthing;
How Fear Affects Labor; and Releasing Fear. If you read nothing else, read the chapter on the history of birthing. I’ve read other author’s presentation of this material, but I really think Ms. Mongan has done a terrific job in sharing the information in a precise and unbiased way. Others really seem to be push their agendas – I never sensed it in Ms. Mongan’s version. Here’s the website for the book: