Hi Tracey,

Ranga and I did the calmbirth weekend course in May.

Our beautiful son Poson was born on 7 June at the birth centre. The birth
was a great success - I breathed my way through 11hrs of contractions
(although I'd had intermittant contractions for the 24hrs leading up to the
labour so I was quite tired). When I was 8cms Poson was quite far up the
birthing canal and our midwife Tash suggested I sit with my legs apart
trying to ease his way down. 3hrs later when she did the next VE I was 10cms
and Poson was right at the end of the canal ready to come out! Stage 2
lasted 27minutes and Tash said I did a great job of breathing him down.

Ranga was a wonderful support and a few days later he told me that his bum
was numb from sitting on the edge of the bed for 3hrs massaging my back
while I was in front of him on the birthing stool leaning into him. He
didn't dare move or try to get a pillow!

Thanks for your support and wisdom of calmbirth. I had a great time in the 4
weeks leading up to the birth doing a CD track every day using deep yoga
breathing. I'd like to try to continue doing the relaxation .. I just have
to find the time!

Best wishes,

Leigh