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My deepest gratitude to all parents who have generously shared their sacred journey in childbirth. I've been inspired by each and every one of these stories. I hope you will too...

(My own birth stories here: 2003 2007 2010)

 

 

"After one deep breath down, I felt the baby’s head out. Then I continued to breathe down my baby and after several breaths I felt baby slipped out and hubby reached out for baby and passed him to me. Our darling son came out at 12.38am on 18th Feb 2012. I hugged him tightly and it was a moment that I do not know how to describe. The feeling was out of this world! My darling son, Heng K Jin has made his grand entrance to the world." Read more...
— Grace Tan, 1st-time mum, who had an orgasmic home-waterbirth (Feb 12)

 

"As her surges became more intense, I started to observe the crowning of our baby boy. And I remembered Grace was asking me if I see hair! LOL (laugh out loud) moment! The crowning took place 3-4 times as whenever she relaxed the baby went back in. After the 5th try, Wai Han continued to encourage her to breathe down for the baby and the crowning continued and baby’s head started presenting itself until the whole head popped out! And what appeared like few seconds (actually few minutes) the entire baby slipped out smoothly underwater into my hands. Honestly, I was in such a stunned mode that I didn’t know what to feel." Read more...
— Robert Heng, 1st-time dad, who heroically received his son at home (Feb 12)

 

Baby Hang Yi"To encourage myself and keep progressing, I used my hand to check. I could feel my baby’s head! I shouted, “Honey, I feel baby's head! It’s soft.” When the surge came again, I continued to do the strong and powerful birth breathing, in and out, in and out. This time, I could hold the head! “Honey, baby’s head!!!” “Come on baby, mummy is waiting." Waiting for another surge… I moved my body backward and got ready to catch my baby when another surge approached. “HONEY, BABY IS COMING OUT!!!” Amazing… I held the baby in my hands and the baby's cry broke the silence of the night. He was beautifully covered with lanugo." Read more...
— Mee Chen, 3rd-time mum, who had an easy home-water-lotus birth, at 43-week (April 12)

 

Baby Elizabeth"After what seemed like forever, I finally heard Wai Han saying that baby is crowning. The insane urge to push earlier was no longer there. I kept breathing down as Wai Han guided me. I can’t remember if I felt the ring of fire because the surges were much stronger. The really amazing thing was, I never did once push. I let Elizabeth take her time. Soon I heard Wai Han whispered to Ben saying that the baby’s head is big, and later that her eyes are opened. I felt a shoulder slid out and then a big huge relief as my daughter’s entire body came gushing out of me. And Daddy received his baby girl!" Read more...
— Jaclyn, 2nd-time mum, who had a dramatic but rewarding homebirth (April 12)

 

"After maybe less than ten surges with urges to push, my son's head crowned at the vagina. Hubby had a check, confirmed it and I opened my right leg out sideways while holding on to the chair in the living room. Hubby told me to wait for the next surge and to push along with it. Again I was grateful that hubby was there and so in tune. I kept thinking how my man knew all this thing that my body instinctually know to do. Son's head came through and the next surges, his body came through also and he landed on the cushion under me. I picked him up immediately and put him to me." Read more...
— Lilian, 2nd-time mum, whose homebirth made perfect sense to her family (April 12)

 

Baby Ammar"I was worried that our neighbor could hear me since it was still early in the morning. Hubby later on told me that I hardly made a scream, only slight humming. As a matter of fact, he was noisier than I was when he shouted, “I can see the baby's hair already!” Around 8.00 am, our little Ammar finally came to this world. Hubby announced that the birth time was 8:08 am. Baby was breathing well but we could hear there was some fluid blocking his breathing. Hubby then heroically sucked the fluid off Ammar’s nose using his own mouth (which he swears will never do again, LOL!) Then we heard a loud cry. It was a very special moment that even hubby got emotional. Hehe…" Read more...
— Yanti, 1st-time petite mum, 141cm height, welcomed her 3.3kg baby at home (Feb 12)

 

Baby Chen Xi"反正就是渡过了一段好长好长的时间，不知经历了多少次的Surge，多少次的呻呤，双腿都已经撑大到快抽痉了，Mummy还可以感觉到宝贝妳非常斯文地，慢慢的正尝试着用不同的角度要撑出头来。终于，Mummy很斯文的用力“啊~~~~”了一声，Daddy直呼“Baby头出来了！”还赶紧拿镜子往水里照要让我一睹妳的风采。接着Mummy 一伸手就摸到宝贝妳的头了，发现你的头发还蛮多的哩，嘻！接着，还听见Daddy不断地在为喘呼呼的Mummy加油打气，也呼吁宝贝妳要帮忙出点力哦。再来一个Surge，Mummy深深的吸了一口好长好长的气 ，接着就把宝贝妳的上半身给呼出来了！只见妳翻过身来，然后在水中睁开了双眼望着我们。。。。。。哎哟~~~~怎么会那么可爱？！" Read more...
— Choo Huey, 1st-time mum whose water baby took 1 hour (!) to crown in her gentle-home-water-lotus birth (Mar 12)

 

Baby Zi Hui"已经开了8cm。医生说快要生了，多等一下，就出去了。。我继续我的呼吸法。这次宝宝要出来了，我再按铃。另一个实习医生，我和她说宝宝要出来了，她看我下身，看到宝宝的头了！她来不急叫医生，结果midwife进来，我还说我要蹲下来。midwife说不用，把床背推上一点让我坐着，我屁股拿起来一点。实习医生叫我hold住一下，马上准备好东西。。她说ok。我一推就出来了 。。感觉真好！" Read more...
— Esther Fong, 4th-time mum who had a successful ECV at 37 weeks, 4cm dilated for 2+ weeks, and finally an easy birth (Mar 12)

 

Baby Annabeth"I felt a very big urge and quickly ran to the toilet and assumed toilet sitting position. Baby's head was crowning! I called my hubby, “Her head is coming out!” Another surge came and her whole body came out smoothly together with amniotic fluid. Baby gave a strong cry but only for a few sounds. Just enough to let us know she is here in this beautiful world. My hubby received her and put her in my arms. The whole process happened less than 5 minutes." Read more...
— Cindy Chan, 2nd-time Penang mum who was lovingly supported by her family in her homebirth (Feb 12)

 

"About an hour later, somehow I managed to direct my breathing towards the vagina. This helps the vagina to open. Within half an hour, my baby was birthed when I did it correctly! My hubby was very happy to be able to receive the baby with his own hands. Baby was very alert and looked around with her little eyes for a while before started crying. After that we focused on the birth of the placenta. I thought of resting on the floor with baby while waiting for the placenta to come out when suddenly I had another surge. I quickly passed baby to her Dad and when I wanted to kneel down, the placenta just slid down smoothly." Read more...
— KL-mum, 1st-time mum who decided on homebirth just in time (Nov 11)

 

Baby Yusuf"I told my husband to get the blanket and lay it down on the floor and have him sit on the chair next to the bed. Then I got down the bed (trust me, I was amazed how I could do this thinking back about it!) and squatted in front of him, while his hands supported my arms and weight. And then I felt it! The surge and position pushed my baby downwards! Soon I felt my vagina opening wider! I felt the head about halfway out with my own hands and told my hubby that he's coming! Because i was pretty anxious and not to mention impatient, I gave a hard push. And the head was out! I then felt the sudden urge to push again but resisted, and my uterus just gave one last surge on her own to push out the rest of the body! And I caught him!!! " Read more...
— Dr. Fatin, 1st-time mum and a medical doc, who DIY-ed her birth in the public hospital (Mar 12)

 

Baby Ann"When I sat on the toilet bowl, the pressure got greater. My husband sat down and held my legs with both of his hands for me to support myself while I pushed (I know I shouldn't but I could not control the urges to do so). Nurses were on standby outside the room and waited for baby to crown. Hubby became very excited when he started to see baby's head and cheered me on further. About 10 minutes or more Dr. Choong came in and helped to receive my newborn. Once I pushed her head out, her body easily slided out. Instinctively, before she could do so, I raised my pelvis to prevent baby from hitting the bowl and for dr to receive her easily. My baby Ann was immediately placed on my chest as per my request." Read more...
— Reese Ong, 1st-time mum, who had an all-natural toilet bowl delivery (Jan 12)

 

baby Nurwafa"I have no idea how much I was dilated but I just had extreme urge to push with every few minutes apart surges. With every strong surge, I whimpered and tried to breathe down as taught during class but perhaps it was too early. I kept trying a few more times and on one try I could feel that the first part of my baby has come down and I was right! I rested a bit and with the next surge, I breathed down. My sister told me the head part was out and softly told me to continue but I was slowing down to rest for maybe about 10-30 seconds. I gathered a final energy to do a final breath down and I could feel the rest of her body wiggled out and I was done." Read more...
— Atiqah, 2nd-time mum who found much healing in her homebirth (Feb 12)

 

Baby AuYong ZiQian"Baby was crowning. Wai Han asked me to catch the baby but I couldn't. Of course, my hubby did a very good job on receiving the baby. First I breathed down the baby's head, then I didn't know how to breathe anymore as I told Wai Han. Wai Han told me, as I remembered, "never mind, just relax." Then I just relaxed and I could feel the baby's shoulder, followed by the body sliding out very very slowly. I felt so relief after that. Hubby received the baby and passed it to me. It was a baby boy." Read more...
— Ei Na, 2nd-time mum who did it again - another homebirth! (Sept 11)

 

Baby Ng Ye: lovingly received"然而，我也可以選擇泡到溫水浴桶中，泡在水中真能舒緩疼痛，後腰的劇痛在溫水溫柔的安撫中，至少減緩了一半。想這是最後一次的生產，我刻意專心的去感受這次的生產過程。在水中大約只經歷了5次的陣痛，就感覺寶寶要出來了！感覺到寶寶的頭，慢慢的經過產道，露出了頭髮，隨著子宮自然的收縮動作，我順隨著身體自然的節奏施力，我清楚的意識到寶寶的頭慢慢的要出來了，我盡量不要太用力，很柔很柔的讓會陰處慢慢的擴展，寶寶的頭出來了，這時候羊膜還包覆著寶寶的頭沒破，寶寶的身體也隨著慢慢出來了！這一刻，我實在是太開心了！孩子們也見證了這寶貴的一刻！我把孩子抱起來，離開浴桶，這時候胎盤就滑出來了。" 更多...
— Woon Sing, 6th-time mum who enjoyed her 3rd home-water-lotus birth with her children (Dec 11)

 

Baby Mithraan: 1 Msia family"The sensations became stronger and I could literally feel baby moving his way along the birth path. I chose the affirmation – my baby is coming to me smoothly along the birth path. Then there was the opening of the perineum, kind of a hot fiery sensation. I visualised the flower petals blooming and the thought that my baby is coming to me. 1st surge, I could feel baby crowned. I put my fingers to feel baby’s head and then moved from the throne to the yoga mat. While kneeling with legs apart, 2nd surge came. Baby’s head was out and what felt like seconds, 3rd surge came and baby was there in front of me." Read more...
— Swee Neo, 2nd-time mum who rediscovered her strength in her homebirth (Nov 11)

 

Baby Akashah"I focused on my breathing - long, deep, hard and slow... and the opening unfolded slowly by the second... With the last surge, I felt a flood of warm liquid flowing on my calves and I felt relieved and no sensation or pressure at the opening anymore. My baby was born en caul and received by his father. Though since he literally was propelled in a single surge and came out with a gush of amniotic water, my baby actually slipped through his father's hand and landed onto the dry pad, LOL! ^_^ Talk about a toboggan ride!!! My hubby cried and overjoyed with happiness of catching his own baby and I was stunned for a while because I still couldn’t believe that I had just birthed my baby in one shot." Read more...
— Hayati, 1st-time mum who received her xmas gift of an en-caul baby, at home (Dec 11)

 

Baby Cadence"All my energy and mind were focused on Cadence and my body. During surges, I used birth breathing and when I rested, I used sleep breathing. During the rest, I couldn’t help but be amazed by the surges… how my body could do such mechanism. The surges came closer apart, and I sensed Cadence’s head at the opening, and with an additional breath, her head passed through. I sensed a relief, and I knew there’s another surge for the body. One more surge came, and without much effort, I felt that she slipped passed my body and immediately she was placed right on my chest for bonding. I can say, it was the best feeling I ever felt. She came to the world a little past 9am, a hefty 3.7kg." Read more...
— Samantha Chee, 1st-time mum who had a 3-hour perfectly gentle birth (Jan 11)

 

Welcome Baby Kiefer"I got on all fours and started pelvic rocking to ensure it opened up enough for Kiefer's descend. I was waiting for the ring of fire, but it did not feel so firey. The next few minutes Kiefer's head crowned. I could feel it and instantly thought I had to get him out so that he wouldn't get stuck halfway in his descent. I kept breathing 20 counts and looking down, I saw his head emerge while turning an angle. I half breathed and half pushed (I think I grunted a bit too) and then as his body slipped out, I reached out to grab him, one hand for his head and the other caught his body." Read more...
— Angelina Ong, 1st-time mum who had a simple homebirth all alone in Kuching (Dec 11)

 

148cm&189cm =2.7kg Baby Khaira"Tried to bear, but at about 6.40pm, I felt a really strong sensation to breathe down. I asked Hubby to call the nurse. Midwife came and I asked her to check on me. She put on her glove and just about when she wanted to do the VE, I saw her reaction; surprised and started calling the doctor and the nurses.

"OMG. You were so quiet!" The midwife said. Apparently, I was already fully dilated!!

With the first breath, baby's head was already crowning. And at the fourth breath, Little Khaira was out to this world, not a single cry, eyes wide open at 6.55pm, 2.7kgs. Alhamdulillah :)" Read more...
— Dr. Nurul Asyikin, 1st-time 148cm petite mum who believe in her body & baby (Oct 11)

 

Baby Iffah Aliya"Suddenly, I didn't feel the discomfort anymore but just a sensation to push. When I felt the sensation, I took a deep breath & felt my vagina stretched like something big wanting to come through. So, I spread my legs wider. I breathed out with some vocalization and the baby's head came out. I reached down and touched the baby's head & called for hubby. It was pure silence. We waited for a few minutes for another surge and then I breathed out the baby's body. The baby was born! Received by my hubby around 11.30am. I turned around to meet my baby for the 1st time. It was the most amazing magical moment. After almost 10 months of waiting, now here she was in my arms." Read more...
— Adibah Ismail, 2nd-time mum who made an informed choice to homebirth (Oct 11)

 

Hafiy's here!"My baby cooperated very well and he came out within 20mins. After the birth, my eyes were closed. Wai Han quickly alerted me and said, ‘look at your baby’. I opened my eyes and I looked. A wide range of emotions just flooded through me. There he was... my beautiful baby. Alhamdulillah... baby Hafiy was here! I suddenly felt so energetic; I have no idea where the energy came from. As I wished, I got to hold my baby right away as they put him on my tummy. I revelled on his lusty high-pitch cry. ‘How can such a little thing make such a big noise’...I laughed inside. I held my precious baby close to me and admired God’s wonderful creation. I held him dearly." Read more...
—Hanie, 1st-time mum who birthed her baby with ease and confident (Sept 11)

 

Baby Tze Yen and placenta"After few pushes, I could touch my baby’s head, I stopped pushing after that. My baby rotated out immediately. I held her spontaneously, that time was early before sunrise, around 7am. Holding my newborn baby, it was a very intimate feeling and really touching for me; my baby and I accomplished the birthing in an intimate, simple and natural way." Read more...
— June Tan, 2nd-time mum who had a simply intimate homebirth (Oct 11)

 

Baby YunYun"When baby's head was visible, I knew then to use birth breathing. After 2nd birth breathing, baby was out and husband happily received the baby. When husband passed me the baby, she was crying and I placed her on my chest, talked to her and welcomed her arrival. What a wonderful and amazing experience we both had." Read more...
— Siaw Ying, 2nd-time mum who had a satisfying homebirth in Kuching (Oct 11)

 

Baby Maryam"I felt a stronger urge to push and I knew that the whole head was coming out now. I quickly called my hubby who was in the bathroom to catch baby’s head. I had the stretchy feeling and then, the whole head came out. Very soon after that, came the next surge, and out came the body and lastly, the legs. My baby Maryam is here, Alhamdulillah! My hubby passed my baby to me between my legs as the cord was still intact, and I put her in my arms, cuddled her skin-to-skin." Read more...
— 'Umm Maryam', 2nd-time mum who had an empowering beautiful homebirth (June 11)

 

Baby Hassan"I renewed my position from all four to half squat to full forward squat on the floor. Out of curiosity, I touched at the opening, felt slippery bulge, but I was expecting some hair. "What's this? This is not hair. Not hair," I said. Hubby was confused. He took a mirror and showed me. I smiled knowing that it was the head in sac. "Alhamdulillah, he's coming" I half cried.

I centered my focus and energy to my baby now, I was eager and very excited to see him. Suddenly, the strongest of all surges took me to experience the infamous "ring of fire". That was when I saw clear fluid dripping (finally it broke). Another huge surge came, I couldn't hold it, I ended up with one push, I have my baby boy in my arms. I love this part right here. For the first time ever I saw my hubby's tears. We looked into each other's eyes with much love. I love it." Read more...
— Fazirah, 1st-time mum who birthed her en caul baby at home, witnessed by God (Oct 11)

 

Baby Celeste"Finally, my baby was out! The doctor passed her to my arms and she lay on my chest. I kept calling baby and looked at her. She cried for a short while and opened her eye and looked at me then she sneezed. Her nose and throat were cleared after sneezing. With her vernix still on her skin, I hugged her and breastfed her for the first time. She suckled for awhile, her eyes was looking around her world. My hubby helped to cut the cord." Read more...
— Felicia, 1st-time mum who changed her perception and had a drug-free natural birth (Jan 11)

 

Baby JinGie"一进到浴缸里，感觉太舒服了，整个人飘飘然的。每一次的阵痛，我就专注的呼吸，把宝宝给“呼”出来，而不是像医院那样，一痛就叫我用力的“推”。这是2中完全不同的感觉。每一次的阵痛和呼吸，宝宝就出来一点。后来半个头出来了，wai han哇说好多头发，爸爸也看到了。Wai han 还叫我去摸摸看，起初还真的不敢。后来摸了下，宝宝的头发在水里漂啊漂的，真的好多叻！爸爸那个时候就紧张了，wai han就叫爸爸也进浴缸，来迎接我们的小rabbit。" 更多...
— Freya, 3rd-time mum who decided on a homebirth at 6cm dilation and a (home)waterbirth at 10cm (Sept 11)

 

peacefully born"I’m not sure how long it took, I could feel the baby’s head making its way out and retreated at one time, but it was probably less than 10 strong surges before I felt my perineum stretched and the baby’s head slipping out. Before that, the nurse (just realizing that I was birthing the baby out ha!) said to me something like, “Madam jangan teran. Doktor mau check lagi..” and I shouted to my husband, “Pull down my panties, baby is coming NOW!!!” With baby’s head out, the young staff nurse panicked but she quickly put her skills to good use. As I breathed down another time, the baby’s body slid out into her father’s welcoming arms." Read more...
— Gail, 2nd-time mum who planned a fast 'accidental' VBAC homebirth (Aug 11)

 

Baby Danica"Finally at around 10AM, hubby managed to convince me to lie down for a bit. I did, and he said: "I think that's the head!!" I was like, really? Nahh, that cannot be. But it sure was, and since I felt like pushing, I did. It wasn't painful like I expected (I've had worse tummy aches) and with a few pushes, our little girl was here!

She was beautiful, and wailed quietly (oxymoron but it's true!) and was brought to my chest. We were both tearing and couldn't believe that she was finally here! She smells like the first cupcakes from a hot oven, and popcorn dripped with caramel, and hot chocolate with bits of floating marshmallows" Read more...
— Suet, 1st-time mum who had an uneventful, surreal homebirth (April 08)

 

baby Hazlami"Finally, hubs told me he could see the crowning. That was the highest peak of sensation and I fell like volcano eruption at the bottom. Hubs was doing very great in calming me, kept reminding me to breathe properly as we had practiced and discussed, kept telling me I was doing great and I could keep doing so till it was over. Hubs massaged the inside of my thigh with intention of easing the tensed muscle. Hubs even kissed my stomach several times while coaxed me soothingly right at the crowning moment till Baby Hazlami arrived! Hubs scooped him up when he went whoosh spontaneously and hubs said he could see the spiral slippery touchdown! :-D" Read more...
— Hanz, 3rd-time mum who had the best birth possible for her baby - a homebirth! (July 11)

 

on birth high"I was so focused in embracing the most significant moment in my life that i did not even realized that behind me, my doctor and his nurses were all prepped and ready for my baby's arrival. They stood by silently and let hubby and I to do our job. With just 3 strong breathes, my baby’s head emerged. Hubby excitedly went back and forth to describe that our girl has lots of hair and also chubby cheeks. And with another 2 more breaths plus one big happy smile, my daughter Caylee slid out onto the doctor’s waiting hands. I turned around to see her still peacefully sleeping and as the doctor placed her on my bare chest, she opened her eyes and looked at me curiously. I sang her a happy birthday song while I massaged the vernix into her skin and within minutes she latched on to my nipple and began suckling." Read more...
— Joanne Kok, 1st-time mum who took charge of her birth and had an empowering experience (June 11)

 

born in water"At the same time, my 4th great big surge came & I could touched my baby’s head… it felt like there were two layers... While holding it, I could feel that my baby head was actually turning, turning almost half circle. With my 5th great big surge, my baby finally came out!!!
‘Baby is out already, baby is out already…!’ shouted my excited husband. " Read more...
就在第四次的大收缩我接到宝宝的头了。咦，宝宝的头在转动哦。。。大概有转个半个圈左右吧！真的太不可思议了！当第五个大收缩来时宝宝全身滑出来了。。。
“宝宝生出来了，宝宝生出来了。。”我先生高兴地喊着。女儿则问：“宝宝是男的还是女的？”我从水里把宝宝抱起来。。。哇，宝宝全身雪白白的还有全身像是涂了一层奶油一样。更多...
— Yoke Chern, a 2nd-time mum who had a 2.5 hours easy home-water-lotus birth (May 11)

 

baby Jin Sim"回到家后，我太太告诉我她的宫缩更频密了。她一回到家就躺在床上休息。到了晚上，她的宫缩更加剧了。突然，她告诉我她好像要生了，于是，我立刻扶她到厕所。过后，我立刻联络Madam Soo，她告诉我接生的方法，全程的生产都是用电话来联络。

我把我太太扶到地上坐，再叫她把腿张开。当时，我太太疼痛非常，我一直叫她深呼吸。过后，我看到一个白色的东西，于是，我就用手指轻轻地按，感觉软软地，好象是头。。。接着，我一边把手放在靠近太太的会阴部，一边叫她深呼吸。不一会儿，孩子就这样地滑进了我的手掌。听到孩子“哇”的一声后，我将孩子抱起，交给太太，让她抱在怀中。" 更多...
— Gan, 1st-time dad whose 35-week baby slid into his hand, at home (Nov 10)

 

basking in love"Baby Chloe was born at 3.6kg, eyes open and whimpering softly. As I stroked and spoke to her, Catherine helped to guide baby to my nipple but she did not want to nurse. Instead she wanted to look around. She sure is one curious little girl. After about 10 minutes, she took to my breast to nurse and fell asleep. I can’t say I fell in love with my baby when she was born because I had already been in love with her from the first time I saw her tiny heartbeat when I was 6 weeks pregnant. However, being able to hold her in my arms and kiss her beautiful face felt like a completion." Read more...
— Sue, 1st-time mum whose birth took a few surprise turns but all ended well (May 11)

 

Happy Birthday, Andy Malik"I did a second birth breathing which then helped my baby's body slide out ever so slowly. As I was in a state of euphoric tranquillity and excitement, I could feel every point of my baby's body - his shoulders, elbows, and knees, as they steadily pass through my birth canal. I could not describe how thrilled I was to feel those beautiful sensations and NOT FEEL ANY KIND OF PAIN AT ALL! Masyaallah! Subhanallah! I was so into the zone of HypnoBirthing that the rush of it all was so, so immense. I was smiling all the way! LOL! If only there was a cameraman to capture my smile as I birthed my baby." Read more...
— Prof Madya Dr. Afiza, 2nd-time mum who had a euphoric home-VBAC (April 11)

 

loving the newborn scent"By this point with every surge without pushing and just deep breathing, I was able to feel baby descending down. In the first few surges I actually felt as if baby was moving down with the surge and when the surge was over the baby moves back up slightly. I am not to sure if it's the baby or I was actually feeling the muscles but I thought it was interesting. During this time I felt what really helped was to face the surges with really deep breathing, a slight pause and let go with a moan. Once I felt baby was about to come out I announced it to Kak Fiza and hubby, "Baby's coming out" and with that I slowly felt the stretch and slight ring of fire with the next few surges. It was not painful. It was just stretchy feeling. After a few more surges, Tia Ayesha* was born healthy in the hands of her Papa at 3.16am." Read more...
— Nana Ghazali, 2nd-time mum who had a beautifully perfect homebirth (June 11)

 

contented"I breathed through my surges. It was a big one, doctor told me that her head was coming out.
Brrreeeaaatttthhhhhheeee… Puussshhhh.. Plop. There was her head, propped out up to her shoulders while the rest of her body was still embedded inside me. It was an amazing sight. “Last push”, doctor said. This time, with all my might, heeeaavvveee!! The rest of my darling angel’s body came out.
With no rubbing off the vernix, no pumping out the goo from her mouth and nose, she was handed to me immediately and she was perfect. I couldn’t believe it. I had given birth; a little baby had actually come out from inside of me." Read more...
— Sofia, 1st-time mum who had a dramatic yet satisfying birth (April 11)

 

happy moment of birth"Around 3.48am on 19th, I could see my baby crowned. I was lucky to witness the process as Wai Han put a mirror in front of us. She was also the one holding the camera. My hubby, who was supporting me behind got a chance to see as well. The baby took 15mins to crown as he was trying to adjust to the best angle to come through. At 4.05am, baby was born. He landed softly onto a towel. He was quiet and opened his eyes. THANK GOD everything was fine.. I picked up my baby and put him to my chest." Read more...
— Cherlyn, 1st-time mum who birthed her 9-pounder son at home (June 11)

 

en caul with nuchal hand"With about two long contractions that seemed like two heavy pushes, the baby’s head was finally visible and it was becoming so intense that I couldn’t stand and the baby was out finally with the sac that looked like a thin layer of veil over his head. Within a split second the sac broke and there was like a gush of water. The baby came oozing out that neither of us can catch him. My husband quickly got hold of him and talked to him. There was a peaceful silence as my baby was put into my arms." Read more...
— Ling, 3rd-time mum who birthed her en-caul baby as Nature intended, at home (Dec 10)

 

Jane & baby Kyson"I would like to start out by saying how grateful I am to have learnt about HypnoBirthing only a month away before my birth. I remembered looking forward to my labour right after the course. I could not have done it if it’s not for the knowledge and the Relaxation and Rainbow tracks. With the understanding and knowledge about labour, I didn’t have any fear and therefore no pain."
"Thanks to HypnoBirthing, and the support of my husband and family, I have succeeded in giving birth to my child naturally without any fear. I birthed my baby within 35 minutes after admitted to the labour ward. I actually felt every single thing that was happening in my body! It was the most amazing experience I’ve ever had." Read more...
— Jane Wong, 2nd-time mum who had a fearless, easy birth (Nov 09)

 

Baby LucasCarmen has a miraculous pregnancy... and a heart condition...
"David and I kept thinking if it is real... a baby??? First, I was having irregular menstruation - "four seasons" menstrual cycle. Second, I just went through a mitral heart valve repair surgery in year 2008. I was not sure if my heart can take the pressure of pregnancy & labour."
Her doctor was doubtful...
"She did not encourage me to go for HypnoBirthing due to my heart problem. But I told the doctor I insist to go for it."
But all was safe and well.
"As soon as the doctor did the episiotomy, the baby slipped out from my womb and David held the baby immediately. He passed the baby to me and baby was so calm in my arms." Read more...
— Carmen, a high-risk 1st-time mum who had a safe, gentle birth (Nov 10)

 

Baby in loving hands"I didn’t ‘feel’ that the whole head had been delivered; I guess I was too ‘absorbed’ in breathing correctly. I don’t really remember pushing either. I remember hubby going ‘Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar’ (God is Great, God is Great) while this was happening. I felt her slipping out of me from perhaps waist down onwards. Right after she slipped out, I heard her cry a bit as my hubby recited the Iqamah (shorter version of Azan) softly into her ears. He was reciting it, but in his voice he sang a different song, a song of pure joy and bewilderment. Then I asked for her. The cord was still intact and placenta was still inside of me so he had to pass her to me between my legs." Read more...
— "yukabid", a 2nd-time mum who had a well-planned homebirth (Mar 11)

 

Baby Rui, lovingly welcomedIn her love letter to her son, Kai Xin wrote, "Dear Baby Rui, you arrived at home on 11 December 2010, 7.45pm. Feisty and curious baby boy you are. It is our extremely well informed and educated choice to birth you at home.
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Your birth has given me utmost confident to free ourselves from fear, judgments and pre-conceived beliefs of others. We’ve also learnt the most valuable lesson about human capability and if we put our mind to anything we want to achieve, we will be able to achieve it. One day when you are ready, you will be a great father just like your dad, so you too can witness this magnificent journey and be the first person on earth to hold the most precious gift anyone can receive." Read more...
— Kai Xin, 1st-time mum who had an enlightening homebirth (Dec 10)

 

Baby Tian Loong"My stage2 birthing took less than 20mins. With 3 pushes, my baby was out!!
I am proud that I can go through labour & birth without drug/medication assistance, and grateful to my husband’s confidence with me & the HypnoBirthing technique, and thanks to Wai Han’s support & encouragement." Read more...
— Ping Chian, 1st-time mum who waited patiently for her bundle of joy (Aug 10)

 

Birth day"Once the head was visible, within seconds a healthy pink clean baby was born. No dirt, no blood, all clean and calm baby girl was placed on me. I did ask for 1/2 hour of bonding time. A quick clean up was done on baby while she was held over me. Bonding time with mom, dad and baby took about 1.5 hours! I was all excited, energetic and wanting to go back home on the same day." Read more...
— Murugamma, 1st-time mum who stayed positive despite unfriendly environment (June 10)

 

baby Emma: immediate skin-to-skin"The good nurses tried to teach me how to pull on the bars and hold my breath and push. I ignored them and breathed down instead. They said “ma’am, when you push, hold your breath. Don’t breathe out”. I don’t recall my words exactly but I told them heck I’m doing this my way, not yours! We explained to them how I will do the pushing. They were very doubtful at first but later were impressed that the method actually works.
We’re thankful that we took the Hypnobirthing course. Giving birth naturally was the best choice we did for baby Emma, to welcome her into the world and into our lives." Read more...
— Pat Chan, 1st-time mum who breathed her baby out gently into the world (Aug 10)

 

Baby Muhammad: happy boy"Alhamdulillah baby came out at 9.46pm :D I saw the whole event consciously! Cuma tak pakai spec so tak nampak clear sangat. Perasaan masa baby keluar? Happy tak terkata! Tak sangka perasaan macam tu. Hilang semua keletihan, ..."
"Alhamdulillah I am able to enjoy the first 24 hours with my baby without rasa letih, sakit, etc. without any drugs assistance! Kami dibenarkan untuk tidur with our precious baby that night, alhmdulillah :D But I couldn't sleep even for one second, sampai ke pagi!! sebab excited sangat macam tak percaye je dah ada baby. Baby tu cuteeeee sangat. When he looked at me while breastfeed. Sungguh bahagia. I watched him sleeping, peluk saja baby tu tak lepas-lepas." Read more...
— Khadeejah, 1st-time mum who insisted on a natural gentle birth for her baby (Nov 10)

 

happy birthday!"The baby appeared eyes wide open in wonderment and very quickly let out a cry to announce his arrival to the world. Ganesh received him in his arms and Mary bundled him in a towel. We noticed that the baby needed help in clearing his nose and throat so Ganesh gently sucked the excess fluids from his nostrils and mouth. He was then brought to my chest and the baby took to my nipple immediately, sucking away in contentment. A rush of relief and elation immediately flooded my entire being as I held the bundle of joy in my arms." Read more...
— Ii Ling, 1st-time mum who birthed peacefully at home (Dec 10)

 

Baby Marikh"It was a split second moment. First, I felt the urge to push so I did with all my might. I felt the head coming out but within seconds I pushed again and the whole body came swooshing out. It was literally within seconds I feel."
"He is a big baby. He must have been so cramped inside my tummy. I put him on my chest and just cuddled him."
"It was a beautiful moment. It was 10.20am when he was born; 52 hours after my water broke and 35 hours of labor. The sun was just shining through the window. It wasn't too hot yet. It was just the kind of weather I have always enjoyed." Read more...
— Ayuni, 1st-time mum who had the homebirth she so well-planned (Sept 10)

 

Baby Nabeelah Husna"Tepat 12.30 malam aku bersiap untuk bergerak ke hospital. Hujan lebat mengiringi perjalanan kami ke Hospital Putrajaya. Sesampainya di bahagian pemeriksaan, jururawat mendapati bukaan sudah 8cm dan kepala sudah di bahagian serviks. Dia hampir tidak percaya kerana aku dapat menjangkakan waktu aku akan bersalin. Jangkamasa waktu pendaftaran hingga aku ke wad bersalin hanya mengambil 10 minit saja." Lagi...
— Hasnah, 2nd-time mum who birthed her baby upon arriving at the hospital (Aug 10)

 
 

Happy family"家轩出来的那一刻，我永远不会忘记。他静静地躺在我的怀里，而我们做父母的不断叫：“Baby， baby。” 不到5分钟，他张开双眼注视着我们好久，好久。再来，就是几声咳，才放声哭出来。
很多人告诉我第一次生产是毕生难忘的。Wai Han曾告诉我每个孩子都是那么特别和重要。我也证明给自己知道我是可以掌握生产过程的。自己接生让我更了解人，在准备从产道出来时，是可以把头膜尖。好神奇啊！我忠心感谢健国，无论我做什么决定，他都会全力支持我。还有我的宝贝家轩，从怀孕到生产都和我一起合作。最后是Wai Han。没有她，或许我会在半途中放弃而错过这宝贵的生产经验。" 更多...
— Evelyn, 1st-time mum who had a joyous home-lotus birth (July 10)

 

Baby Ann Joun"3 years ago, when I birthed my boy, I had a painkiller jab, epidural and augmentation. Little did I know the painkiller jab actually contained morphine. My boy was drowsy at birth, he didn’t really cry after he came out, the doctor had to give him a jab to reverse the effect of the jab.
This time I felt everything. No drugs and au naturale. Only wished I had stayed calm during the last leg of the ‘race’. If I were to give birth again, I would choose the HypnoBirthing way again." Read more...
— Rebecca, 2nd-time mum who had a sensation-filled en-caul birth (May 10)

 

Born in water!"By the time he (hubby) went behind me, the baby’s head was visible and he encouraged me to push some more. I took a deep breath and give it all and felt her body slid out from me. What relief and joy! My baby was finally out!!! I immediately put her to my breast and as expected, she took to the breast like a pro. Her eyes wide opened, examining her surrounding." Read more...
— Teri, 3rd-time mum who had a home-water-lotus birth (May 10)

 

Baby Lee Sher"My hubby and I were both so amazed with my hypnobirth. It turned out almost exactly how I have imagined my birth scenario; except it happened faster, earlier and that I missed receiving my baby by myself as I was not aware she was already out! I am so proud of myself that I did it; I had a total natural birth!! I have been telling every pregnant and non-pregnant girl friend about HypnoBirthing and hope more women will get to enjoy this wonderful process of child birthing without fear and pain. Thanks Wai Han for your guidance, encouragement and most of all your inspiration for my successful natural birth." Read more...
— Caryn, 2nd-time mum who had a totally natural birth (Mar 10)

 

Little daughter RiverWoon Sing wrote a beautiful, heartwarming letter to her daughter River, whom she received lovingly into her own hands...
"寶寶妳要出來了，我知道，因為身體有股自然的推力要妳推出來。妳爸爸在我身後扶持著我，我半蹲的姿勢，順應著身體內自然的推力用力，我摸到妳的頭髮，妳的頭，慢慢的滑出來......我欣喜的把妳接著在我手裡 ，妳的身體也滑出來了，哦...我的寶寶..... 我把妳抱起來，抱在懷裡。妳一出生就沒有哭，姊姊興奮的又叫又跳的，爸爸也很開心 ，我們輕輕的撫摸著妳，妳的身體滑滑的，覆蓋著一層的油脂。啊！孩子，這是多麼難忘和美妙的初次相見啊！！" 更多...
"Baby, you were about to come out. I knew, because I felt my body's natural pushing urge. You Papa supported me from the back. Assuming a half-squating position, I went along with my body's natural urge. I could feel your hair, your head, slowly glided out... I joyously received you in my hands... and your body followed. Oh, my Baby... I craddled you in my arms. You didn't cry. Your sister was jumping and shouting excitedly. Papa was also full of joy. We gently touched you. Your body was slippery, covered with a layer of vernix. Ah, my child, what a memorable and beautiful first encounter!" Read more...
— Woon Sing, 4th-time mum who had a home-waterbirth (June 08)

 

Baby Iman AyraWhen I received Nadine's sms saying, "birth wai han style. In my mom's toilet!" I just had to laugh out loud, at the same time sharing her joy and ecstasy. Although she said it's unplanned, I somehow had the feeling that this strong lady knew what she wanted, right from the start.
"I leaned back against Shaf and held my baby close to me, savoring the moment with this precious new being...We took pictures and chatted, while admiring our little bundle. In the silence of the bathroom, I got to enjoy and take in my new baby and bask in the afterglow of this birth..I got the peace I had hoped for that I didn't get with my first birth! What a HIGH!!! I felt a zillion dollars after the birth and couldn't get enough of my new baby!" Read more...
— Nadine, 2nd-time mum who had a perfectly unplanned homebirth (Mar 10)

 

Baby Jannatul Ishraqq Janatul is a very 'private' person. She demanded privacy during labour as well. I was amazed by her previous 2 'fully clothed' birth experiences in UK. "Birthing at home would give you the most privacy," I commented jokingly. No, that wasn't her plan, she said. But, I guess baby is all-out to fulfill mummy's birthing wish...
"I could already feel the baby’s head was just waiting to go out. And while standing by the entrance door, clinging to my husband very heavily, I spread my legs wider since I knew my baby couldn’t wait anymore, I did the Birth Breathing two times whilst imagining the opening of rose buds and woosshh… baby slide out under my nightgown..." Read more...
— Dr. Janatul, 3rd-time mum whose baby arrived at the doorstep (Jan 10)

 

Baby Ying Huey"We had wanted to be the first one to hold the baby when she is born (I guess my baby knew it too), and she made it happened for all of us. This will be the most precious and unforgetable moment of our lifetime. I am glad that the whole birth process is drug-free and the placenta was birthed naturally. I remember saying we wanted a fast birth in HB class. Well, everything ended in merely 2 hours." Read more...
— Rebecca, 2nd-time mum who received her own baby (Dec 09)

 

Baby Arya Safiyya"It was an experience I will never forget… how I felt the perineum stretch, and how it numbed, and how the baby’s head came out, followed by the body… it was extremely empowering! Something I never felt with my first birth. This birth has left me knowing that I can and know how to birth my child if I am allowed to… "
"In short, it was such a peaceful and tranquil birth, I couldn’t have asked for a better one… till this day, I still long for that moment when the gynae passed me my little girl the moment she was out, and left her with me for many hours after that – when she lay in my left arm, covered in blood and vernix… sigh." Read more...
— Rayhana, 2nd-time mum who had the birth of her dream (Sept 09)

 

Baby KhalisShabirah took the course at 36 weeks pregnancy, looking forward to a comfortable birth at public hospital. However, her plans took an unexpected turn and she was kept busy going in and out of hospital checking for availability instead of busy birthing. Despite this, her birth was smooth and easy.
"At 1am, the surges got harder but I can still manage. I kept practising all the breathing techniques. It helps me a lot to control the pain, but I think I forgot to change position as I was too busy controlling the pressure, busy practising the breathing techniques. Between 2 to 4am, the surges came and went, but I can still sleep. It was around 4am when I started to have strong surges. At 6.05am, the baby pop out! :-)" Read more...
— Shabirah, a 1st-time mum who laboured easily despite an unexpected change of birthing place (Aug 09)

 

Baby Iman Safiyya"After being admitted for 5 gruelling days and having bad experiences in the hospital, we are glad to say we are looking forward to implementing HypnoBirthing again on our future kids. We were nervous, frustrated and in pain due to the non-supportive birthing environment but thanks to HypnoBirthing and our guide Wai Han we were able to handle the situation despite the lack of attention from certain medical officers as we're not guided on what to do while being confined on the bed.
But our bundled of joy was able to be born naturally despite the stumbling block and we were able to do this without the use of painkillers. Baby was alert and bonded immediately. She could understand and responded when I explained the situation and helped her integrate the experience. We are so proud of her. Thanks Marie “Mickey” Mongan for developing such a tremendous course and Thank you Wai Han. We could not have create a much better bond with our baby if it wasn’t for you two. We look forward to another wonderful journey with HypnoBirthing and a much wonderful experience in the future."
— Daud, a 1st-time dad and a 'hero' who protected his baby's birthing experience (Jul 09)

 

Baby Zi Feng"At around 8.30am, we finally saw our baby's head and I kept on encouraging my wife to continue with her breathing and pushing. At 8.43am, I finally received our baby boy with my own hands. With the umbrilical cord intact, I passed to my wife our precious. We felt relief and excited at the same time knowing that we have witnessed the birth of our baby. What a wonderful experience! Within 20 minutes, the placenta was out effortlessly."
"We would like to thank and appreciate the help and assistance by Wai Han together with the knowledge of HypnoBirthing to allow us to have a positive, memorable and almost surreal birthing experience." Read more...
— Victor, a 1st-time dad who joyously received his own baby, at home (Mar 09)

 

Receiving BabyHoi Yan, a 3rd-time mum, emailed me at 37-week with a list of thoughtful questions, preparing for the most gentle welcome for her baby. At 38-week, she wrote, "... hospital birth? Home birth? Can i do it?" At 40-week, she birthed freely at her cosy home, baby slipped into Dad's loving hands. The birth was "transformative" and empowering - a rite of passage for Mum, Dad and Baby.
She titled her story as "A Love Story Rewritten". Here's her explanation:
"Oh... a love story... this is how I feel about my birth. I was so much in love in the process. From the gentle kind care from my hubby. I felt like a queen. All the soups, tonic, hard boil egg... It's not a birth story... It's a love story." Read more...
— Hoi Yan, 3rd-time mum who had an unassisted homebirth (Jan 09)

 

Baby Maya and placentaSher Li and Shang are 1st time parents who are very connected with their baby. They sought a holistic birth for baby Maya and decided on lotus birth (leaving the umbilical cord intact) for a gentle beginning.
"Because of our decision to have a Lotus Birth, Maya’s cord was not clamped nor cut at the hospital. A baby’s cord ought to be left attached as precious nutrients in the placenta should be returned to the baby immediately after birth, in order to boost his/her own natural immune system, instead of administering synthetic vaccinations at the hospital. ... Lotus Birth honours the baby by letting baby decide the best time to let go of his/her placenta." Read more...
— Sher Li, 1st-time mum who had a lotus birth (Jan 09)

 

Jolly ParentsThis jolly couple from Penang, Cindy & Alvin, took the couse early, around 8-week pregnancy. They are truly committed to a gentle birth and made a lot of effort into finding a supportive careprovider. Mum called me in the morning on her labour day. We chatted and laughed a lot through her surges and I casually suggested her to wait for her appointment at 3pm. Mum listened to her birthing instincts instead. Baby Annabelle was gently welcomed into the world within 2 hours of them arriving at the hospital... before 3pm.
"I have such a wonderful, speedy and gentle birth, I want to give all glory and praise to Almighty God who is in control. Thanks to HypnoBirthing and Wai Han for supporting me. The relaxation method, knowledge and practices during pregnancy all helped to make this birthing an unforgettable and joyous experience." Read more...
— Cindy, 1st time mum who had a short birth (Jan 09)

 

Baby Chien Rou"I found out about HypnoBirthing when I was 32 weeks pregnant, recommended by Choy Pheng (thanks to her!) I didn’t manage to go for Wai Han’s course as husband is a very busy man and didn’t have time to go for the course with me. I self-studied. Through the HypnoBirthing book and Wai Han’s answers to my lots of questions, I learnt a lot."
"Every day I told my baby that she was going to come out real easily, and that we would both work well together through labour. And we did! I am very thankful to Wai Han. She has been so helpful and patient. HypnoBirthing is so amazing! I was very pleased with our natural induction method (i.e. lovemaking.) Many people commented I had an amazingly short labour for a first-time mum, about 2 hours." Read more...
— Belle Tan, 1st time mum with 2-hour labour (Nov 08)

 

Happy Parents"My membrane released on 9th Oct 2008 around 12pm during my lunch time. I was admited around 2pm. No surges at all. Nurse checked and found me to be 3cm dilated. So I went to the delivery suite with hubby and waited to give birth. Surges started to get intense around 2.30pm. It was getting more uncomfortable but still manageable without any injection or pain killer. After 2 hours of very intense labour, my baby came to the world with joy and healthy. So touching the moments I first met her. Hubby was the one who cut her cord. The whole birthing experience was fast and easy for me although there were some painful moments. Once saw my little one, everything was well worth for me :) " Read more...
— Shei Wei, 1st time mum with 2-hour labour (Oct 08)

 

Baby Joyce"I would say the whole pregnancy I felt much more comfortable after attended the first class of HypnoBirthing. It somehow empowered me with the knowledge that I do not need to be fearful of childbirth.
I did not get to enjoy fully the techniques which I learned from HypnoBirthing during the birthing because I was overwhelmed with an unexpected kind of surge. It took me about 12 hours to have my cervix dilated to 10 cm and in between I was experiencing surges from 5 min to 3 min apart. But the experience that I love to share is, I was able to go through the whole birthing process without introducing any drugs. I just want to encourage for those who has desire to go through a natural and drug free birthing experience, you just got to believe that it’s possible. I have made it happened. What I got to enjoy now is, my baby Joyce is such a lovable baby who is calm and easy to take care." Read more...
— Daphne, 1st-time mum who got her birth wishes honoured at govt hospital (Oct 08)

 

Baby ShaniaChoy Pheng discovered HypnoBirthing at 35 weeks and determined to have a gentle natural birth and conquer her fears of childbirth despite her earlier stillbirth trauma, emotional baggage and "high-risk" label. Fully trusting her baby, she declined her doctor's offer of induction at 37 weeks. She gave birth to baby Shania in less than 3 hours after arriving at the hospital! Her birth, as she intended, was comfortable, drug-free and gentle.. but most of all, it was empowering and healing.

"I have to admit I was quite calm.. and not so fearful about the labour. Don't know why but I feel connected and closer to this child compared to Shannon. In fact, sometime after the birth in the ward, I had an overwhelming sense of attachment, joy and awe when breastfeeding the baby! After this birth, I kind of feel I want to have more kids (hahahaha..) but I think I might just settle for 2." Read More...
— Choy Pheng, 2nd-time mum who conquered her fears of childbirth (July 08)

 

Baby E RainI met this wonderful couple when they were approaching their EDD. I was so inspired by their healthy lifestyle and beautiful birthing dream. 2 days after our meetup, mum birthed!
"Thank you so much for your sharing. Tain Sang and I get better idea about birth! I have successfully gave birth naturally on 5th May. Baby came out immediately when reached the clinic!!!" Read more...
— June Tan, 1st-time mum who birthed upon arriving at the birthing centre (May 08)

 

Big brother Keith & Baby Charlotte"Lorrain, the agent from CryoCord, was so impressed with the way I deal with the labour. She said she has seen a lot of women going into labour and all of them were in pain when they started to dilate till 3cm onwards. She was so suprised that I was so relaxed and calm about it. When she came to the hospital, I have already dilated to 3cm. I was relaxing and manage to chat with her while doing my breathing. I've started listening to my HypnoBirthing cd when I've dilated to 5cm. She was so suprised that I laid down quietly and relaxed while doing my breathing. At this time, my whole body was numb. The only place that I can feel is my womb. It's like as though my whole body and mind was focusing into one area. " Read More...
— Sabrina, 2nd-time mum who achieved her birthing dreams (May 08)

 

JoanneIt was already 3 days pass my due date and I started to have surges in the middle of the night. They got stronger but not painful, just uncomfortable. After only about 1 1/2 hours, we decided to go to the hospital and I was surprised to find out that I was almost complete and ready to have the baby! Had to wait 30 mins for the doctor to arrive (it was hard to hold the urge to push) and when the doctor came, it took me only another 15-20 mins to birth my baby boy! I birthed him in an all fours position and my water did not break at all so he was birthed inside the water bag! I cut the cord myself after it stopped pulsating as hubby felt too nervous to do it. It was such a fast and easy labour, gentle but at the same time empowering. I felt euphoric and strong after the birth and recovery was fast! I would definitely recommend HypnoBirthing to anyone looking for a completely natural and painless birth." Read more...
— Joanne, 2nd-time mum whose baby was born in the sac (Apr 08)

 

Jia Zhuan at birth"Throughout the labour, everything went on smoothly. I had no worries about previous c-section scar rupture as I trusted my body. I applied HypnoBirthing breathing techniques whenever I surged and I was feeling very calm all the time because to me, the whole thing was very natural. I had full confidence with myself that I can do it the natural way. Husband was also very calm as he knew I knew what I was doing and I will ask if in doubt. So, he just stood by beside me. Later, he confessed that he was actually very anxious but as he did not want to spark my anxiety and disturb my concentration, he just stayed quiet and waited if I needed anything. I did not realize I didn’t scream even once during the whole process till now. But I did tell my husband that the surge was very strong and I was in pain, a few times. That was my way of releasing some stress and I felt better after expressing it." Read more...
— Wai Mei, 2nd-time HB mum with a short gap VBAC (Apr 08)

 

1 hour after birthChiew Yee had an easy, comfortable, fast (nobody saw it coming), all-natural Hypnobirth, in Serdang government hospital. She birthed in the maternity ward instead of labour room... just as she wanted, planned and visualized! Her bill was around RM20.
"I felt very fresh & awake after the birth. Unlike my previous birth, I was so drowsy for more than 24 hours. I went home on the same day too (12 hours after birth). HB class has given me the confidence and better understanding of childbirth. Childbirth is not so scary after all. Practicing HB also benefited my baby. She is very alert right after birth. And she is very smart." Read more...
— Chiew Yee, 2nd-time mum who birthed while waiting in the maternity ward, govt hospital (Mar 08)

 

Baby Emily"HB had really prepared me to have no fear during birthing. Before the next surge, I asked the nurses to raise the seat so that I could be in a more vertical position to give birth to my baby. I went with my body, and what felt right at that point in time. I was relaxed throughout, and waited for the next surge to come. I breathed my baby down with one last deep breath, and baby was born at 8.10am." Read more...
— Siew Lean, 2nd-time mum who had an empowering VBAC (Jan 08)

 

Esther & Baby Zhi Xuan"Thank you Wai Han for introducing HypnoBirthing to me. This is my third baby and this time by way of HypnoBirthing method. It is totally a different experience compare to the first two births which were more painful. It is a drug-free, less painful, calm and relaxing experience which lasted 24 hours. While waiting for the cervix to open wide enough for delivery I walked around the labour ward, chatted with nurses, had four meals provided by the hospital, watched VCD that my husband brought or listened to the Rainbow CD. Finally I breathed out our little princess Zhi Xuan. She was calm and joyful, her eyes were widely open without crying. Thanks to my husband for his support and for being a great birth companion."
— Esther, 3rd-time mum who had a comfortable birth (May 07)

 

Baby Shermin: enjoying a swim"I was able to handle all the surges on my gym ball as Wai Han taught but during the final hour of active labour, I was thinking in my mind that epidural and c-section wasn't such a bad idea after all... I am successful in having an all natural birth with no sucking and spanking of my baby and intact perineum! My baby gal is quite a good baby except for her temper sometimes. Also, she likes to "talk" to us and always smiling and laughing even during her first month… It is amazing to watch." Read more...
— Bee Ting, 1st-time mum who had a drug-free natural birth, with no tear (Mar 07)

 

Baby Chloe "My childbirth was totally unexpected; my little Chloe was only 29 weeks, premature for about 2.5 months and was breeched! I did my breathing as learnt from HypnoBirthing classes and I tried to hold back the labor. However, little Chloe just couldn't wait to see this world and receive ang pow from everyone (it was the 2nd day of Chinese New Year). At first I have to give birth through caesarean, eventually I had a vaginal breech birth as my baby's butt came out before the operation – apparently she didn't want us to be cut. About 10 to 15 minutes later, my baby arrived to this world... it was a comfortable birth. Although I did not have a total drug-free birthing as I did breathe in some gas, HypnoBirthing has helped my baby and I a lot where she only needed to be ventilated with oxygen for 1 day and she didn't need any extra dose of lung development jab. My baby was in the hospital for about 2 months to reach a more stable weight. Now she is 4 months plus and with more than 3kg, I am really blessed. Really thankful to HypnoBirthing and Wai Han who supported me throughout my birthing."
— April, 1st-time mum who had a vaginal breech birth (Feb 07)

 

Wai Mei & Baby Kath “Little Kath Li was welcomed to this world with full of calmness and joy. Darren and I attended HypnoBirthing classes when I am 21 weeks pregnant. Since then, my pregnancy is so relax till birth even though she’s a breech baby. Although I gave birth to her via Caesarean, HypnoBirthing helped us to be in the most positive and comfortable position. The relaxation method thought me to be calm and I’ve been smiling throughout the operation as I know my baby will be safely in my arms in a few minutes time!! Our bonding is so strong that she stops crying immediately when I call out “Baby, mummy is here”, which amazed the nurses in the room. Naturally, a relax pregnancy leads to a relax birth and now a relax breastfeeding as well. She’s 2 and a half months old weighing 6.5kg now and I am still breastfeeding her exclusively. Thanks to HypnoBirthing and Wai Han for making everything so positive.”
— Wai Mei, 1st-time mum with a calm surgical birth (Oct 06)

 

Liz and Baby Edward“I was facing hell from my manager during my pregnancy. Towards the EDD, I started HypnoBirthing class with Wai Han, and that was around the time when I lost my job as well. Through HB classes, I learnt relaxation, and how to have a better control of my body to cope with pregnancy and birth. Through that process, I also get to bond better with my baby. Even though I ended up with surgical birth, I felt much more calm, and empowered compared to the 1st surgical birth I had. Baby Edward is a calm and happy baby. I feel that I also owe it to HB that my body healed well and fast. I was already climbing upstairs without help and vacuuming my room on the 3rd day after birthing. While I didn’t manage to birth my baby ‘naturally’, what I get from HB was much better than the antenatal class I received during my 1st pregnancy. It also touches a lot on how my body is built to handle the whole pregnancy and birth process naturally, hence with that knowledge, I have less fear and feel more in control. Thinking back of what I was going through with my work during pregnancy and closing to EDD, I went for birth and came out a very happy and contented mother, and so is my dear baby.”
— Liz, 2nd-time mum who enjoyed her birthing experience (Aug 06)

 

Rashidi & Baby Hariz“I first discovered about HypnoBirth when I came across a book on Hypnobirthing, the Mongan Method at MPH MidValley. I flipped through it and found the contents to be fascinating – you can actually use self hypnosis to guide you through a relaxing, almost pain-free natural birth. Back home, I surfed the internet to find out more on this HypnoBirthing method and by chance stumbled upon Wai Han’s website. From then onwards, I was hooked! I signed up for her classes and dragged my husband to it. We definitely came out of it equipped with knowledge on childbirth and feeling confident about having a natural birth. For the record, I was only in labour for 2 hours; the first half an hour of which my cervix opened from 5cm to 9cm without any noticeable pain. Thank you Wai Han for your tremendous support!!”
— Azrina, 1st-time mum with a short 2-hour labour (Jul 06)

 

Elaine & Baby Sammi “HB had provided me with knowledge of what is a safe, relaxed and natural birthing. It is totally different from what I have seen and heard that giving birth is a horrible and painful experience. It furnishes me with preparation in my heart that help me to stay calm and relaxed throughout the labour (though this is my 1st time, the nurses were surprised seeing me walking with my discman—I was actually listening to my rainbow relaxation CD, wondering around their counter!! I even went downstairs to the cafeteria to buy nasi lemak! Ha! Ha!) This can be seen from the steady and stable heart beat of the baby from the early contraction to the very strong ones, right before she was born. So glad that I was able to birth her without the epidural. Though the so-called “CONTRACTION” (we, HB mums called it “SURGES”) became more intense at the final stage, I was able to stay calm and relax because I know that every surge brings me closer to my baby… I was actually getting more excited!!! I would say, my birthing is a very sweet and memorable process, though it takes some hard time for me to convince my doc with the birth plan! I am glad to say that my baby is a happy baby, she laugh/smile more than she cry (many thanks to the rainbow relaxation CD, that I am calm and stable in my emotion during my pregnancy.) She is really the bundle of joy to me, my hubby and our family.”
— Elaine, 1st-time mum who had a natural birth despite a high-risk pregnancy (June 06)

 

baby Sophia & family “Four days of labour and 17 hours of active labour in the hospital, I only felt pressure on back on (I had a back labour). I didn’t go into a deep trance or time distortion; I just listened to the rainbow CD and used breathing techniques. Plus, it helped that my husband was a great birth companion and my gynaecologist, Dr. Choong fully supported my decision in having a drug free birth. I ‘breathed’ our precious Sophia Grace in the early hours of May 19 2006, weighing in at 3.18kg and I actually enjoyed the whole birthing process. It was so fun. I credit HypnoBirthing in giving me the confidence and clarity in identifying my body’s cue without fear and confusion.”
— Jemie, 1st-time mum who had a painlesss, drug-free birth (May 06)

 

Baby Xiu Ting & Family “I’ve never expected I could endure such a long labour. My gynae offered induction but I rejected because I wanted my baby to complete her development in utero and have a chance to come out at her own pace, and decide her own birthday. Thanks to HypnoBirthing techniques and the support from the instructor, I was able to give birth to my baby naturally without induction & fear.”
— Wai Yin, 1st-time mum who had a 58-hour labour (Dec 05)