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I'm due in April and going through it now. Obviously I can't tell you how well it works for birth, but I will tell you that when I was going through some serious insomnia in my second trimester, I downloaded the Hypnobabies "Peaceful Sleep" mp3 and it works like a charm. I'm really enjoying the Hypnobabies tracks at this point.

In full disclosure, my husband and I are also taking a Hypnobirthing class at our hospital. I really wanted to take a Hypnobabies class, as I don't think you're supposed to combine most of the natural childbirth methodologies (for best results, anyway), but Hypnobirthing was all that was available around this timeframe--and so far, they are very, very similar. I prefer the Hypnobabies CDs, though--much more comprehensive and a more soothing voice. The class we're taking seems a lot more disjointed than the follow-at-home Hypnobabies materials we have.

Hope this is helpful--good luck!

@MH.Abroad: I can let you know in April! I'm doing the Hypnobabies program now, but I'm not due until April 9 so I can't tell you how it works/worked. But my doula did tell me that most of her patients who used it found it helpful up until transformation (transition) and then everything was out the window

Wow theres lots of april babies on this thread. I'm due in april too and cant wait! i'm aiming for a natural birth too but havent considered hypno babies yet.. I just ordered some bradley books so I will start with those first

I have a friend that used it with both of her births & have heard alot of moms really like it. I've also heard that it's most effective in early labor & then usually the moms instinctual birthing side comes out and the visualization & such flies out the window.

I'll probably use a combination of hypnosis/relaxation & then more partner coached in the end..... I'm SURE I'll need to be reminding to breathe & that I CAN do this! lol

ETA: I'm due in April too =D