Jay-Bee, this was my 2nd hypnobirth. here is the link to my 1st birth story
www.moomie.co.za/78-birth-stories/242084...obirthing-experience
it is such a wonderful course and really teaches to to focus on your body and your baby. you learn relaxation and breathing techniques.
one thing to really remember is that you have to practice and prepare. just going to the course will not give you the birth you want, but if you practice the techniques you will do great.
with a first birth you really do not know what to expect, but if you practices well and stay focussed you will have one of the most beautiful experiences of your life
i did use a lot of the techniques with my first. with my 2nd everything was a bit busy and it happened so fast that i really did not have time to really set the scene, but i still was so thankful for the hypnobirthing as it really helped me a lot even when i was much more busy and there was a lot going on around me
hubby also enjoyed the course and he was super awesome during both births to really talk me through it and remind me to focus when i didn't focus properly.
you are welcome to ask me more if i didn't answer you properly