The benefits of listening to the "Home Birth Preparation CD" include: reducing any fears about giving birth; increasing your ability to manage and reduce pain naturally; developing a deep trust of your bodies ability to give birth naturally; feeling calm, relaxed and prepared for the birth; increasing your sense of being in control; increasing your chance of having a drug fee labour; reducing the chances of having post natal depression; and, giving birth at home, which can be the most rewarding and fulfilling experience. By listening to the CD during pregnancy, you are effectively rehearsing the way you will act both physically as well as emotionally during the birthing process. Remember, pain in labour is predominantly the result of tension in your body, and tension is the result of fear.
… read more... Take away the fear and the tension and you will naturally reduce the pain. The CD teaches you deep relaxation and breathing exercises as well as unique pain management strategies which enable you to be calm, in control and to manage the level of pain during the birth. It gives you the opportunity to "experience" a wonderful, calm home birth in your mind, from the first contraction through to holding your baby in your arms.Read More read less...