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Daryl Wilkinson - Melbourne, Australia
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A MESSAGE FROM MEG

Hi Daryl,

We were originally referred to you by some friends of ours who have previously used your relaxation hypnotherapy to deal with the stress in their lives. We read about the hypno-birthing on your website, and decided that it all made such logical sense.

We both attended the four sessions with you, and put in our practice in-between. The hypno-therapy experience was fantastic for both of us, but we also appreciated the surprising added benefit of the wealth of general information provided about birth, what we were likely to experience, and the journey our baby would be making when she was ready to come into the world. Both Gary and I felt much better prepared as a result. In the 2 weeks leading up to the birth, I found both the relaxation and the birth rehearsal CD's to be particularly useful in reducing that anxiety in the lead up.

So our big day arrived, and I was to be induced - my obstetrician was worried the baby was a bit on the small side and therefore may not have been receiving enough nutrients on the inside. We arrived at the hospital on the morning of the 4th of June, Hypnotherapy CD's in hand. My waters were broken, and I was put on the IV drip at about 9:30am. As it turned out, I was already a couple of cm's dilated before we began, so the contractions came on fairly quickly - that is, right on top of each other! I'm pleased to say, though, that it was all over very quickly, and little Audrey was in my arms at 11:06am, just over an hour and a half later.

We strongly believe the hypno-birthing had a lot to do with our calm lead up, the speed and ease of labour, and my recovery afterwards. I still continue to use the relaxation CD for those days when the experience of being a new mum is a little too overwhelming.

So, thanks Daryl. We appreciate all your support and guidance, and wish you all the best in providing others with the benefit of the hypno-birthing experience.

All the best,

Meg and Gary

I thank Meg for allowing me to publish her unsolicited letter on my web site. - D.W.

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