Birthing class

We went to our first birthing class last night. It was the first of 5 classes on a method called Hypnobirthing, which consists of breathing and relaxation techniques you can use during labor to minimize pain and (hopefully) eliminate the need for medical intervention. There are a number of couples in the class and we are all eager to learn the tools that will provide us with a pleasant birth experience. The midwives at our clinic have participated in some hypnobirths and said they were very beautiful experiences. We will have a number of the breathing and relaxation techniques to practice at home on a regular basis. T minus 2 months now, so we better be diligent about our homework!