Sally’s story bringing Lyra and Rory into the world.
Sally is a dear school friend of mine. It was great to chat with her, hear her story and catch up.
We talking about how her birth experiences have lead her to her passion- Hypnobirthing.
You might imagine that she had two perfect 'Hypno-births' to be so passionate but actually, the stress of her first birth is actually what lead her to give hypobirthing a go, educate herself and search for a better outcome, uncovering a new passion along the way.
You can tell by how she talks just how excited she is about all things birth. This was recorded a while back and since recording, she has started her company @feelgoodbirth for the UK based listeners you should check her out. She offers everything from taster classes to one on one classes as well as online options. She teaches the @theyesmumbirthproject syllabus.
Sally is such a fun and warm person to chat to and has such a positive, yet realistic approach to birth and feels that at the heart of everything is the right support and the right to choose what’s best for you and your family. I really couldn’t agree more with her philosophy. The process and mindset can do nothing but good. It undoubtedly helped me a lot, even when I was induced and my birth plan went out the window.
Thanks for sharing your story and your passion with us Sally and I wish you all the best in your venture. I have every faith it will be a huge success. I'm still laughing about your funny motherhood moment. I mean I'm sure loads of people have taken their kids to a posh garden centre wrapped in a towel in winter. You'll have to listen to get the full scoop on that one.
Here is what sally had to say...
After a “textbook” but stressful labour and birth of my daughter, and an anxiety-filled second pregnancy, someone recommended I try hypnobirthing. I was skeptical but desperate. Bring on the woo-woo.
But… Instead of the woo-woo, and much to the relief of both me and my even more skeptical husband, we had a wonderful experience during the classes, which were practical and science-based. We were brought closer together practicing the techniques we learned in preparation for labour and this all led to the most incredible birth of our son.
For me, it was even more life changing - I finally knew what I wanted to do when I grow up! I want to shout from the rooftops how much of an impact hypnobirthing makes; how some very simple tools can be astonishingly effective; how astounding a woman’s body is during pregnancy, labour and birth; and how what a women learns through hypnobirthing can take can take her from a place of fear to fearless, to embracing birth as being one of the most empowering experiences, which they will remember and cherish forever.
The moment you hold your baby for the first time is the glorious destination. Hypnobirthing can ensure the journey is equally magical. Whether you’re expecting your first or your tenth baby; if you’re planning a home-birth or choosing to have a caesarean; you want a drug-free birth or want to take anything they can give you; hypnobirthing gives you the tools and knowledge to ensure your baby’s arrival is everything you could hope for, creating memories that will forever fill you with joy.
You can find Sally at the following
https://thefeelgoodbirthco.com
or on Instagram @feelgoodbirthco
Happy listening
