Laura and Andy’s homebirth of their first baby.

“I am writing to say a massive thank you to Rebecca from Birth and Baby Hub for supporting me in my preparation for a natural birth at home. Rebecca gave both me and my partner the skills, techniques and confidence to plan for not just a homebirth but anything else that birth can throw at you.

I planned a water birth at home, I bought the pool, purchased a TENS machine and the raspberry tea leaf all in the hope of aiding the natural birth of my daughter. On the night none of it was needed and I successfully birthed out my daughter on 12.11.21 at 21:44 on my bed at home. I required no pain relief and used my breathing techniques to manage the waves (contractions). With the support of my partner (Andy) and the Homebirth Team I was able to downward breathe my daughter out with a minor tear requiring no stitches. I was then able to birth the placenta out with no medical intervention shortly after too.

This was my first experience of becoming a mother and it was a highly positive one where I felt in control. My basic and most natural instincts taking over. My partner, Rebecca and the Homebirth Team ensured this was all possible.

Thank you for helping shape my positive experience of a very natural birth 🥰

Rebecca’s aftercare has been amazing too, the words of encouragement have been invaluable especially in regards to our breastfeeding journey. The other parents we met through Rebecca have remained an integral part of our lives also.”

Huge congratulations to Laura and Andy. If you’ve been inspired by this story, why not check out my hypnobirthing classes and what support I can offer you?