It was 10.00pm when my husband Fraser just got in the door after being on the Singapore
flyer only an hour earlier. He was just in time, because at 10.30pm I started getting very intense surges,
which were 2 minutes long and 2 minutes apart. I was ready to have my first baby and my bag wasn’t even packed.
Fraser learnt a lot about multi tasking that night. He was running around trying to pack my bag, periodically massaging my back,
as well as calling Dr Paul Tseng and Lauren (my doula). Meanwhile, I was rolling around on my birth ball and breathing deeply as
I had learnt to do in the HypnoBirthing classes. It was clear to me, Lauren and Dr Paul that it was time to go to the hospital.
I only made it as far as the lobby before I was on all fours again roaring like a lion! When I made it to the car, my waters released
and by midnight we were at the hospital with Lauren arriving at the same time. I really thought there was a chance the baby could be born in the car!
Upon arrival at the hospital (Thomson Medical Centre) Dr Paul told me that I was fully dilated and I was going to meet my baby very soon.
I started out on all fours and then moved to a birthing stool to allow gravity to work it’s magic. Fraser was massaging my back and Lauren was
doing light touch massage on my arms while giving me gentle words of encouragement to breath my baby down. As each surge got more and more intense,
I got very vocal and primal, breathing deeply between each one. Everything moved so fast and I got to the stage were I felt an overwhelming urge to push.
The HypnoBirthing classes taught me to listen to my body and do what felt right for me, so I pushed hard for my baby to emerge.
Fraser was told that she would come out with the next surge, so he made a hilarious attempt to put on latex gloves that were far too small.
We all had a good giggle! He then received Anya and put her straight on my chest at 12.33am. I squealed with delight at the sight of our bundle of joy.
I couldn’t wipe the grin across my face and mummy and daddy fell in love immediately. My labour was unbelievably quick, and an amazing experience that I will never forget.
HypnoBirthing taught me to release all my fears surrounding childbirth and really believe in my ability to birth my baby in the most positive way. Fraser,
Lauren and Dr Paul Tseng all helped me to have the natural birth that I envisioned, for which I am truly grateful. I feel that Anya got the best possible start in life.
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