Waterbirth at Home of Rafe 2009

This is a video of our first son's waterbirth at home in March, 2009. We used the Hypnobirthing method of deep relaxation and meditative prayer to help us through labor.

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This was my first try at making a video. My other son's homebirth video is better :) . See Shay's Homebirth at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7QyLqIczZI

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[rybeana]

Oops, I erased someone's comment asking if this was my first baby and if I would recommend homebirth.

Yes, it was our first baby. What a miracle!

Yes, I recomend homebirth if you have a healthy normal pregnancy, if you're willing to do the research and preparation, and if you + partner are brave and adventurous! :) Most people don't have their first birth at home, but we felt comfortable once we learned how safe homebirths are. Also key was practicing self-hypnosis (deep relaxation) and prayer.

[closetothesky650]

My first son is named Rafe, I love that name and it still is not used alot. He is now 35 years old!

[rybeana]

Fun coincedence! Are you from England or Australia? Rafe seems more common there, the English pronuncation for Ralph and all.

[Japangela]

Inspiring! I cried tears of joy with you. And it was delightful to hear some Sara Groves in the middle. She's my favorite songwrighter. I'm having my sixth in May. My first hypnobirth. Does it really work?

[rybeana]

Yes it really works! We practiced every night for about two months leading up to our birth. It helps to have a key word to train your body to respond to like "peace". If you read the book "Hypnobirthing" it explains how you can train body on a subconscious level to relax your insides. This also helps with sleep, stress relief and remembering deep breathing throughout the day.

Yes I love Sara Groves' music!

[terpsitheartemis]

great moment - bravo for you strenght and great courage!!!!!

how old where you when you gave that natural birth?

[rybeana]

Thanks! I was 32 years old.

[jediyara1706]

blessings on your and your sweet family! what a beautiful birth!!

[henndri]

CONGRATULATION ...... CUTE BEBE

[Beckisin]

omg soooo cute!

[2risque09]

HE IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! I HAVE JUST CRIED... IM DUE TO HAVE MY FIRST BABY BOY IN 6WKS..HYPNOBIRTH AT HOME..XX

[owlgal1980]

Such a precious video.

[oxLittleMissNJxo]

My Birthday is March 29!! :D

[closetothesky650]

I posted but I don't know where it went? We are from the United States, Wisconsin infact. A lady that was in the hospital where I worked had four Irish grandchildren and Rafe was one of the names and I remembered it and loved it. He is such a good man and loving Father. Also soon Happy Birthday to your Rafe!!

[NatAndDex]

Thank you so much for posting this video, I'm just beginning to learn about hypnobirthing with our first, and this is very encouraging.. thank you again.