I just wanted to take a minute to thank u for all your videos. Specifically this one. I just had my baby. Ended up having it at home alone in my hot tub because my husband was on the way back from work and didn't arrived until the baby was already here. 6 hrs of labor and all that time i never felt i needed any medication or anything. I actually didn't realized i was in labor until like 30 mins before baby was born. I thought were braxton contracting. I used your breathing technique the whole time. Thank u. U are wonderful. 6 hrs labor, 13 mins pushing. I'm officially a vbac momma now and I successfully achived an unassisted, natural home birth. 🙏
My brain really struggles to visualize… but I really like this method rather than counting. The counting method just makes me feel light headed and out of breath
I love this video the french press makes alot of sense for the surge breathing thank you for this lovely advice I don't see how anyone could thumbs down this video it's fantastic
This is so helpful. I hated the counting with my first. I couldn't do it. Practicing this imaging is much more natural and I can definitely see how useful it will be.
Wow this was incredibly helpful....that 8 count was something I thought I'd never master haaaa...only 15 weeks and wanting to practice as much as possible. This visualization is much easier. Thank you
I don’t get how this video can have any thumbs down. Amazing straight to the point in a beautiful voice and explained in such a lovely way with great visualization suggestions. Thank you so much. Looking forward to using these breathing techniques in the coming month to safely and positively deliver my baby
Thank you so much, Melanie, yes, it was a beautiful experience and it went very well! My little one is the best thing that has ever happened to me and now 15 months old and almost walking. ❤ Thanks a lot and keep doing the great work!
Thank you so much for this video. This is so incredibly helpful! I was really struggling with counting my breaths, and find this technique so much easier and more calming!
I’ve watched a ton of videos trying to find a refresher since it’s been almost 7 years since my first Hypnobirth experience. Now that I’m older, busier, and carry a lot more stress it’s been harder to practice total relaxation. The permission to not have to count exhales really helped, thank you! Love your upbeat, simply, yet direct style of teaching🤍
Brilliant video i used counting with my last birth an kept losing my count an struggling to get the breath out I'm due in 2 days an will be using this breath instead
I love your content! My husband and I are starting to try for a baby and I’m doing everything I can to prepare and practice ahead of time. I think it would be so so helpful if you could make a video to help prepare birthing partners on what they can do to help and how they play a part in the process 🫶🏼 I’m not sure my husband knows what to expect
I have about 4 weeks to go and when I try this breathing technique, I feel like i can't get my lungs to fully expand anymore, because they habe less space now... 😅 Would you say its just a matter of practice or that it's also possible to reach a certain stage of trance with shorter breaths?
Goodness, I’m only now learning all about YT and answering comments from AGES ago! Yes, it can be tricky when your baby is right up under your rib cage. This is when the visualisations really come into their own. So take the focus off the lack space and just breathe to the image in your mind. Relax all the while. I hope that your births went well, apologies for the crazy slow response! I’ve been getting tech lessons from my kids 😆. Melanie x
I just wanted to take a minute to thank u for all your videos. Specifically this one. I just had my baby. Ended up having it at home alone in my hot tub because my husband was on the way back from work and didn't arrived until the baby was already here. 6 hrs of labor and all that time i never felt i needed any medication or anything. I actually didn't realized i was in labor until like 30 mins before baby was born. I thought were braxton contracting. I used your breathing technique the whole time. Thank u. U are wonderful. 6 hrs labor, 13 mins pushing. I'm officially a vbac momma now and I successfully achived an unassisted, natural home birth. 🙏
Huge, huge congratulations. I am so pleased for you. Melanie xx
Best explanation of the breathing techniques I’ve found!
Thank you Rachel.
I agree, I always get hung up on doing the count, which isn't very relaxing! But definitely want to try this method. 😀
My brain really struggles to visualize… but I really like this method rather than counting. The counting method just makes me feel light headed and out of breath
I love this video the french press makes alot of sense for the surge breathing thank you for this lovely advice I don't see how anyone could thumbs down this video it's fantastic
This is so helpful. I hated the counting with my first. I couldn't do it. Practicing this imaging is much more natural and I can definitely see how useful it will be.
The best hypnobirthing video I’ve found so far. Thank you so much for sharing.
I never thought a breathing video would be so helpful. Thank you!
Wow this was incredibly helpful....that 8 count was something I thought I'd never master haaaa...only 15 weeks and wanting to practice as much as possible. This visualization is much easier. Thank you
Thank you thank you!! Best breathing technique video I've came across!! I hope everyone searching comes across this video!
thanks so much....my hypnobirthing course has been over for a couple weeks and I'm 38 weeks pregnant and needed the breathing refresher!!!
I don’t get how this video can have any thumbs down. Amazing straight to the point in a beautiful voice and explained in such a lovely way with great visualization suggestions. Thank you so much. Looking forward to using these breathing techniques in the coming month to safely and positively deliver my baby
I love the French Press analogy! Helpful visualization
Such a wonderful meditation. It is so much better than counting. Thank you ❤
Thank you so much! I will be giving birth in 2 months. So much looking forward to it. 🙏🌺
Goodness, I’m only now learning all about YT and answering comments from AGES ago! I hope that your birth went well. Melanie x
Thank you so much, Melanie, yes, it was a beautiful experience and it went very well! My little one is the best thing that has ever happened to me and now 15 months old and almost walking. ❤ Thanks a lot and keep doing the great work!
@@twe5507 oh how wonderful to hear. Huge congrats 💕💕
Thanks for sharing, didn’t understand all the breathing techniques before!
Thank you so much for this video. This is so incredibly helpful! I was really struggling with counting my breaths, and find this technique so much easier and more calming!
That is wonderful to hear. Thank you 💕
awesome explanation of up and down breathing during labour. Thank you kindly.
I’ve watched a ton of videos trying to find a refresher since it’s been almost 7 years since my first Hypnobirth experience. Now that I’m older, busier, and carry a lot more stress it’s been harder to practice total relaxation. The permission to not have to count exhales really helped, thank you! Love your upbeat, simply, yet direct style of teaching🤍
Trying this while in labour... Working for me until now...
Amazing explanation best I found around. Clear and with peaceful voice. Thank you
Thank you 💕
Thank you very much for sharing this valuable knowledge. I love the content you provide. ❤️
Brilliant video i used counting with my last birth an kept losing my count an struggling to get the breath out I'm due in 2 days an will be using this breath instead
Have a wonderful birth Cara xx
@@BetterBirthStories thank you i did he was born 12hrs ago on his due date beautiful an healthy water birth, no stitches, 1.5hr active labour. 💕
@@shinebrightandbethelight how wonderful. Huge congratulations on the birth of your little man. Melanie xx
@@BetterBirthStories thank you ❤️
I’m due in 7 weeks but I think baby will be here around 5. Do you have any tips?, I’m water birthing as well
Best explanation ever, I felt relax just watching your explanation. Thank you so much
I love this breathing tip. It so much better so relaxing thank you
Thank you so much, really wonderful advice and visuals for practicing the techniques :)
Thank you xx
This is the best eveeeer thank you
Never liked counting while breathing. There’s something OCD about it. So easy to focus on the neurotic part of managing a count.
Thank you for sharing!
Extremely helpful! Thank you so much. You have beautiful calming energy 🙏🏼
Thank you x
Nice and very beautiful explained🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️
Thank you. x
I love your content! My husband and I are starting to try for a baby and I’m doing everything I can to prepare and practice ahead of time. I think it would be so so helpful if you could make a video to help prepare birthing partners on what they can do to help and how they play a part in the process 🫶🏼 I’m not sure my husband knows what to expect
Hi Mikayla, have a look though our 30 Days of Pregnancy series. We have a birth partner video in there. Melanie xx
This is great!! I’m definitely going to use these visualizations.
Thank You ❤️
great explanation, best video ive watch thanks!
Awesome. Thanks so much
Thank you
You were fab! Thank you! I’m 31 weeks and have been practicing but your video will take to a new level!
Thank you Lucy. 💕💕
During upstage breathing, do you lift / contract the pelvic floor as you exhale?
34 weeks hoping for a natural birth😔
34 weeks gives you plenty of time for research, preparation and practice. You can do this. xxx
I have about 4 weeks to go and when I try this breathing technique, I feel like i can't get my lungs to fully expand anymore, because they habe less space now... 😅 Would you say its just a matter of practice or that it's also possible to reach a certain stage of trance with shorter breaths?
When is your due date? Mine is May 6th.
@@someperson5199 two days later for me!
@@lindawa2073 wow!! We are almost there!! I’m just hoping that she stays put a bit longer. I hope the rest of your pregnancy and delivery goes well ❤️
Goodness, I’m only now learning all about YT and answering comments from AGES ago! Yes, it can be tricky when your baby is right up under your rib cage. This is when the visualisations really come into their own. So take the focus off the lack space and just breathe to the image in your mind. Relax all the while. I hope that your births went well, apologies for the crazy slow response! I’ve been getting tech lessons from my kids 😆. Melanie x