A couple of testimonials from January 2007 class

From Lisa & Charlie who took group classes in January 2007
"I started with feeling of pre-labor contractions. Feeling some tightness but nothing that I can't handle. Then, in the middle of the night, It got a little bit more intense. My husband read the labor scripts that France gave us in class and helped me relax. By 4:30am, I went to the bathroom and looked at the toilet but it seemed to be not urine. We called the midwife and went to the birthing center and was checked at 5:30am and was already at 9cm. My husband told me that when I was at Stage 2, I fell asleep. My midwives were all shocked to even witness someone like me to have fallen asleep during Stage 2 - the most intense moment for most women. Had change positions and when I got on the birthing chair, my baby just slipped out of me and we welcomed him into this world. Thanks France! I already have told a lot of people about HypnoBirthing and even thinking of becoming an Educator like France, and she gives me complete encouragement to do so as I had the most wonderful experience.Birthed baby 5 hours and 15 mins.

From April & James who took group classes in January 2007
A short birth story:6:09am - My water broke. Stayed home until I had the feeling of readiness that baby is coming. 8:00am - We went to Scripps Mercy and was at 7cm dilated12:30pm - Baby Corbin was born - All 100% natural - no epidural, no episiotomy, no pitocin/inducement.I did feel discomfort but everything went great! I have gained confidence of taking your HypnoBirthing class. Thanks!

From Tina & Robert who took group classes in January 2007
I had Savea on her due date, 03_09 at 7:45pm. I started having regular 5 min apart contractions at noon, and they progressed to 3 mins apart by 3:30pm. I went to the birth center then, and I was dilated to 5cm. They admitted me and I went into the tub right away. By 6:45pm, I was at 6 with a bulging bag, so we broke the bag at 7pm and immediately went to 8cm. By 7:25pm, I was complete and I started my birth breathing, I did push, but definitely breathed her out a lot. I did not tear or anything and she never went into distress. She had a strong heartbeat the tnire time and was very responsive. Her apgar is 9/10. She latched by 8pm. She is very healthy, and a very content little baby.We are so grateful for your class, and I will definitely take it again one day. Now I know what to expect, so it will be much more useful next time. Your class is awesome, and I have told everyone I know about it!

From Denise & Joe who took group classes in January 2007
I was feeling a lot of surges but was so minimal that I have slept through it. By 2pm, I felt like it was time for me to go to the birthing center as my water broke, feeling 2 intense contractions. I forgot my cell phone to call my midwife but when we got there, the staff got the room ready for us. I did not even get the chance to remove my pants and they baby came so quickly that by 3:20 we welcome Little Baby Joe on 03_02_07.