Testimonial
I am glad to share my happy experience of natural birthing.
During my pregnancy, I had a very positive aura around me, especially because of my husband’s support in enrolling me for Hypnobirthing and Rita’s Pregnancy 101 classes. The exercise, meditation, prenatal yoga sessions, information classes, and motivating talks by Nikita and my fellow moms‑to‑be helped me a lot.
One day, on 28th April, my doctor informed me that he would not be available to deliver after 2nd May. My due date was 8th May, but thanks to meditation and Hypnobirthing, I stayed relaxed after hearing this. I was very sure that I wanted a natural birth. I called my birth educator, Nikita, and she asked me to join that day’s meditation class, which helped me stay firm in my decision. Thank you, Nikita!
Because of the labor class, I could clearly understand the difference between false labor and true labor. This was really helpful in avoiding unnecessary stress and rushed visits to the hospital.
Now, coming to the D‑day: it was 4th May 2020. I wasn’t feeling any baby movements since morning, although the baby had been very active the previous day. Thanks to the labor class, I realized it was time to meet the doctor. At 3 p.m., I went to the hospital, and the doctor asked me to stay. I had already requested not to induce labor pain, and she appreciated that. With her experience, she could tell that induction was not required.
In the hospital, I did meditation for half an hour and five sets of squats (with pauses) to keep myself active. Around 10:30 p.m., contractions started, and again, because of the labor class, I knew I would soon meet my baby. With the breathing exercises I had learned at Pregnancy 101 and in Hypnobirthing, along with my husband’s virtual support, I managed the early hours of pain.
As the contractions intensified, I chose to walk and used several techniques from the labor class to handle the strong surges. With every contraction, I felt more excited to meet my bundle of joy.
At 4 a.m., I was shifted to the labor room. There, I wasn’t allowed to use gravity‑based positions, so I relied on the Hypnobirthing techniques I had learned with Rita ma’am to manage the pain. I used the visualization she taught me—imagining myself in a temple receiving my baby as a blessing from God—and applied the birthing techniques.
Finally, at 7:10 a.m., I delivered a healthy baby boy naturally, without any interventions!
To learn more about pregnancy, baby care, and breastfeeding, and to explore our pregnancy classes, visit our website, Rita’s Pregnancy 101.